Welcome to the Cookie Policy of craftsparesco (accessible via www.craftsparesco.com). Operating from New Zealand and serving customers across Europe, our enterprise utilizes cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure proper website functionality, enhance user experience, and process secure transactions. This policy outlines how cookies are utilized on our platform in strict compliance with the Privacy Act 2020 of New Zealand, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (EU) 2016/679, and applicable European data privacy directives.
1. Corporate Entity and Policy Scope
- Registered Enterprise & Brand: This Cookie Policy applies exclusively to www.craftsparesco.com, operated under the proprietary brand craftsparesco from our established location in New Zealand.
- Scope of Application: This document explains what cookies are, how we deploy them on our website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences when interacting with our online store.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information and assist with secure operational processes, such as payment checkout and session management.
3. Cookie Consent and User Choice
- Cookie Banner Control: When you first visit www.craftsparesco.com, a prominent cookie banner will appear allowing you to manage your preferences.
- Explicit Consent Requirement: Non-essential cookies, performance cookies, and analytics tracking technologies will not be deployed on your device unless and until you explicitly click the “Accept” button on our cookie banner to signal your affirmative consent.
- Essential Cookies: Strictly necessary cookies required for foundational website operation, security, and checkout functionality may be loaded automatically to ensure the website functions correctly.
4. Types of Cookies We Use and Retention Periods
In accordance with New Zealand and European legal standards regarding data minimization and storage limitation, cookies utilized on our platform are categorized by their function and duration:
- Session Cookies (Temporary): These cookies remain active only during your current browsing session and are automatically deleted from your device as soon as you close your web browser. They are essential for maintaining navigation and secure cart functionality.
- Persistent Cookies (Long-term): Persistent cookies remain stored on your device for a pre-determined period or until you manually delete them. These cookies allow us to remember your preferences and consent settings for future visits.
- Cookie Retention Schedule:
- Preference and Consent Cookies: Retained for a maximum period of 12 months from your last interaction, after which renewal of consent is required.
- Operational and Functional Cookies: Retained for a duration ranging from the end of the active session up to 6 months to maintain seamless site navigation.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Payment Processing
- Third-Party Deployment: Certain features or payment operations on our website involve third-party services. Specifically, third-party cookies associated with payment processing and fraud prevention are handled securely by our payment processor, Stripe.
- Stripe Cookie Functionality: Stripe utilizes cookies and similar tracking tools to evaluate transactional risk, monitor for unusual or fraudulent activities, and ensure secure payment verification during checkout. These third-party cookies are governed by Stripe’s respective privacy and cookie frameworks.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You retain full control over your cookie settings. You can configure your web browser settings to refuse cookies, alert you when a cookie is being sent, or delete existing cookies stored on your device. Please note that disabling essential or functional cookies may impact your ability to complete purchases or utilize certain features of www.craftsparesco.com.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or require further clarification regarding our Cookie Policy, please contact our administrative team directly:
- Brand: craftsparesco
- Website: www.craftsparesco.com
- Email: partner@craftsparesco.com