1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They do not harm your computer and do not contain viruses. “Cookies” serve to make our website easier to use, more efficient, and more secure. Most of the cookies we use are so-called “session cookies.” They will be automatically deleted at the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until you delete them. These cookies allow us to recognize your browser on your next visit.

Every time you visit the website of The Mill Boutique Hotel, you will be prompted to accept or decline cookies. The purpose is for websites to be able to remember your preferences (e.g., username, language, etc.) for a certain period of time. This way, you won’t have to re-enter them when browsing the site during the same session. Cookies can also be used to compile non-personalized statistics on navigation on our site.

2. How do we use cookies?

The website of The Mill Boutique Hotel primarily uses first-party cookies. These are cookies placed and controlled by us, not by external organizations. The three types of first-party cookies we use are for:

• storing visitor preferences;
• ensuring the functioning of our website;
• collecting analytical data (regarding user behavior).

3. Types of Cookies

• Visitor Preference Cookies: These are cookies set by us that only we can read. They are used to remember whether you have accepted or rejected the site’s cookie policy; these are essential cookies for the normal functioning of the site.
• Operational/functional cookies: These are cookies set for authentication, i.e., technical cookies required by certain computer systems. They are enabled so that certain web pages can function. Your consent is not required for these.
• Analytical cookies: We use these cookies solely for internal research, which allows us to improve the service we offer to all users. We use them to analyze how you interact with our website as an anonymous user.
• Marketing cookies: These are used to personalize ads and track user behavior.
• Third-party cookies: Our site displays content from external providers (YouTube, Facebook, etc.). To view this content, you must accept their terms and policies, over which we have no control.

4. How can you manage cookies?

According to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Personal Data Protection Act in Bulgaria, you have the right to:

• To delete all cookies on your device by clearing your browser’s browsing history.
• To configure your browser to block cookies (please note that some services may stop working).
• To receive information about the data collected, to withdraw your consent, or to request access to, correction of, or deletion of your personal data.

5. Company contact information

• Address: Nessebar, 8230, Archaeological Park District 2
• Email: info@themill.bg
• Phone: +359 889 999985