Last updated: 12 August 2025

This policy explains how the website sakurabonsai.ro uses cookies and similar technologies (e.g., local storage, pixels).

1. Who we are

The website is operated by BOLDSAI GRUP SRL (“Sakura Bonsai”), J2024027286007, VAT ID (CUI) 50632720. Contact: office@sakurabonsai.ro.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. They enable the website to function, preference personalization, statistics and/or advertising. Similar technologies include local/session storage, web beacons and pixels.

3. Legal principles

• We use essential cookies on the basis of legitimate interest (website operation).
• For non-essential cookies (analytics/marketing), we request your consent via the banner on the site; you can withdraw your consent at any time from Cookie Settings.

4. Types of cookies we use

4.1. Essential (strictly necessary) cookies

Ensure the website’s basic functionalities and security (e.g., authentication, shopping cart, session). These cannot be disabled in our systems.

Illustrative examples:

• joomla_* / hikashop_* – session, cart, anti-fraud/forms;
• __stripe_mid, __stripe_sid – fraud prevention and Stripe card payment processing.

4.2. Preferences/functional cookies

Remember options such as language, region or display. Without them, some preferences will not be retained.

4.3. Analytics (statistics) cookies

Help us understand how the website is used (pages visited, events, conversions). We use them only with your consent. They are implemented via Google Analytics 4 (GA4), managed through Google Tag Manager (GTM). GA4 may use online identifiers (e.g., _ga, _ga_*) and may aggregate data into anonymized reports. Optionally, we may enable features such as Google Signals (cross-device remarketing) — they will be used only if you have consented to marketing cookies.

4.4. Marketing/advertising cookies

Used for conversion measurement and personalized advertising. They are active only with consent and include the Meta (Facebook) Pixel and related features (e.g., remarketing, advanced conversions — if configured). You can withdraw consent at any time from Cookie Settings. Marketing/advertising cookies Used for conversion measurement and personalized advertising (e.g., Meta/Facebook Pixel) — [to be completed: if active].

5. Indicative cookie table

*Only set after consent.

6. Managing consent

• On your first visit, we display a consent banner. You can accept all, reject non-essential cookies, or choose from Cookie Settings.
• You can change your options at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer (we will display it persistently on the site).

7. How you can control cookies in the browser

You can delete/block cookies from your browser settings. Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the website’s functionality (login, cart, checkout).

• Instructions: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — search for “Clear cookies and site data”/“Manage cookies and site data”.

8. Third parties and transfers

Certain third-party providers may place cookies or gain access to identifiers/collect events when you consent:

• Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. — essential anti-fraud cookies for card payments.
• Google Ireland Limited / Google LLC — GA4/GTM (analytics). Data may be transferred outside the EEA, including to the USA. In such cases, we use Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and additional measures in accordance with the GDPR.
• Meta Platforms Ireland / Meta Platforms, Inc. — Pixel (marketing). Data may be transferred outside the EEA, including to the USA, based on SCCs and applicable measures.

9. Updates to this policy

We may amend this Policy to reflect technical or legal changes. Please periodically check the last updated date at the top of the document.

10. Contact

Questions about cookies? Write to us at office@sakurabonsai.ro.