Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 10, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on our website. It also describes your rights and options regarding these technologies in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and applicable EU laws.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences, recognize your device, and enhance your browsing experience.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
   
   These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features like secure login, order processing, and page navigation. These cookies cannot be disabled via our cookie banner.
   
   
2. Performance & Analytics Cookies
   
   These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website (e.g. page visits, clicks, loading times). They help us improve performance and usability. We use these only with your prior consent.
   
   
3. Functional Cookies
   
   These cookies remember your preferences (e.g. language, region) to provide enhanced functionality. These may be set by us or by third-party providers. Consent is required.
   
   
4. Marketing & Tracking Cookies
   
   These cookies are used to track visitors across websites for marketing purposes (e.g. ad personalization, retargeting). We use these only if you explicitly consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow trusted third-party services to set cookies on our site, including:

1. Analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Plausible)
   
2. Payment processors (e.g. Stripe, PayPal) for fraud prevention
   
3. Content delivery networks (CDNs) and hosting providers
   

These providers have their own privacy policies and comply with GDPR through Standard Contractual Clauses or equivalent mechanisms.

4. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner or settings on our site.

Additionally, you can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for popular browsers:

1. Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
   
2. Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
   
3. Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
   
4. Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data
   

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of our website.

5. Consent and Legal Basis

Except for strictly necessary cookies, we use cookies only after receiving your explicit consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a)). You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our site.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The most current version will always be posted here, with the date of the last update indicated at the top.