Cookie Policy
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1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to the website operators.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Data Controller
The data controller for cookie-related data processing is:
Zolvarenshrel
Grote Markt 1, 9712 HN Groningen, Netherlands
Email: customer@zolvarenshrel.world
3. How We Use Cookies
Our website uses cookies for the following general purposes:
- To ensure the website functions correctly and securely.
- To remember your cookie consent preferences.
- To analyze how visitors use our website and improve its performance.
- To deliver relevant content and, where consented to, marketing communications.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
We classify cookies into three categories:
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, security features, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing purposes and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | localStorage |
4.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. All data is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies are only set when you give your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics |
4.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display advertisements that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. These cookies are only set when you give your consent.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Used to store and track conversions | 90 days | Google Ads |
5. Your Cookie Choices
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, giving you the following options:
- Accept All: Enables all cookie categories (strictly necessary, analytics, and marketing).
- Reject: Only strictly necessary cookies remain active. Analytics and marketing cookies are not set.
- Cookie Settings: Opens a panel where you can enable or disable analytics and marketing cookies individually. Strictly necessary cookies remain always enabled.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser's localStorage and revisiting our website.
6. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
In addition to the controls provided on our website, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View, manage, and delete cookies.
- Block cookies from specific or all websites.
- Set preferences for specific types of cookies.
Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your browsing experience. Below are links to cookie management guides for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy
7. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
We use cookies based on the following legal grounds under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive:
- Strictly necessary cookies: We rely on our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) and the exemption under the ePrivacy Directive, as these cookies are essential for website functionality.
- Analytics and marketing cookies: These are set only after you have given your explicit consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR), in accordance with Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.
8. Data Retention for Cookies
Cookie consent preferences stored in localStorage are retained for up to 12 months. After this period, the consent banner will reappear for you to update your preferences. Analytics data is retained for up to 26 months. Marketing cookie data retention depends on the third-party provider's policies.
9. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party providers for more information on how they process your data.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The updated version will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
11. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Zolvarenshrel
Grote Markt 1, 9712 HN Groningen, Netherlands
Email: customer@zolvarenshrel.world