Cookie Policy

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and enable core features to work properly. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others require your consent before they are used.

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the website to function and to provide the services you request (for example, saving your cookie choices and enabling secure payments).
Legal basis: Exempt from consent requirement as strictly necessary for the service requested

Third-Party Services and Data Recipients

Stripe provides payment processing and fraud prevention services. Where you use payment-related features, relevant data is processed in accordance with Stripe’s privacy policy: https://stripe.com/privacy.

We use our own consent management system (Trustwards) to record your cookie preferences. The “trustwardsCookie” stores which cookie categories you have accepted or rejected, ensuring your choices persist across visits. This cookie is strictly necessary for compliance with applicable privacy regulations and consent requirements. Your consent data is processed securely and is not shared with third parties unless legally required.

International Data Transfers

Some of our service providers are located outside EU/EEA:

- Stripe: Headquartered in the United States. We have entered into Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

Data processed by self-hosted or otherwise unidentified first-party components (for example, cookies marked “Unknown” that are set on our domain) is processed on our own infrastructure. No international transfer occurs unless explicitly stated.

We recommend reviewing each provider's privacy policy for detailed information about their data protection measures.

Legal Basis for Processing

Strictly Necessary cookies are exempt from the consent requirement because they are strictly necessary for the service you request and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings without affecting core site functionality. If we introduce any non-essential cookies (for example, functional, analytics, marketing, or other categories), they require your consent and will be blocked by default until you provide explicit consent.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time and withdraw consent where applicable. Non-essential cookies are blocked by default and are only activated after you provide explicit consent. You can manage your cookie preferences through the cookies setting link in our website footer.

How to Control Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings, including viewing which cookies are stored, deleting existing cookies, and blocking cookies (including setting rules for first-party and third-party cookies).
Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies (and Site settings > View permissions and data stored across sites).
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
Apple Safari (macOS): Safari > Settings > Privacy (and Manage Website Data).
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data.
If you block cookies, some website features may not work correctly. Strictly necessary cookies are required for the site to function.

Similar Technologies

Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data persistently on your device. Unlike cookies, this data does not expire automatically and remains until manually cleared. We use Local Storage strictly for essential website functionality, such as remembering your preferences and settings to provide a consistent browsing experience. This usage is strictly necessary for the service you have requested and is therefore exempt from consent requirements under applicable law.

Session Storage: A browser feature that temporarily stores data only for the duration of your browser session. This data is automatically deleted when you close your browser tab or window. We use Session Storage strictly for essential functionality during your visit, such as maintaining your navigation state and form data. This usage is strictly necessary for the service you have requested and is therefore exempt from consent requirements under applicable law.

Cookie Retention Periods

Session cookies: Session. These cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time by changing your cookie preferences (where consent-based cookies are used). You also have the right to access information about what cookies we use (as described in this policy), to request deletion of cookie data, and to lodge a complaint with the data protection authority in your country if you believe your rights have been violated. To exercise your rights, contact us at [email protected]. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for specific supervisory authority contact details.

Updates to This Policy

We review this policy periodically and update it when our cookie practices change. The “Last updated” date at the top indicates when changes were last made. For significant changes, we will notify users through the cookie banner and request new consent where required. Changes take effect from the date indicated at the top of this policy.

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