This Cookie Policy explains how glideskillet (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.glideskillet.com (the “Website”). This policy complies with applicable European Union and United Kingdom data protection regulations, including the EU General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR), the UK GDPR, and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
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1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve user experience, and provide analytical information to website operators.
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2. HOW WE USE COOKIES AND YOUR CONSENT
We respect your right to privacy. Non-essential cookies are placed on your device only after you provide explicit, affirmative consent by clicking the “Accept” button on our website’s cookie banner.
You remain free to accept, decline, or customize your cookie preferences at any time. Essential cookies required for the basic technical operation of the Website do not require prior consent and are processed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional online storefront.
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3. CATEGORIES OF COOKIES WE USE
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access, and shopping cart management. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but parts of the Website may not function correctly.
B. Third-Party Payment Processing Cookies (Stripe)
To process payments securely, we integrate payment services provided by Stripe. When you proceed to checkout, Stripe may place cookies or similar technical identifiers on your device. These third-party cookies are used by Stripe strictly to perform essential transaction processing, prevent fraudulent activities, and maintain operational security during the checkout process.
Third-Party Service Provider: Stripe, Inc. / Stripe Payments Europe, Limited
Purpose: Payment processing, fraud detection, and transaction security.
Privacy Information: Information processed by Stripe is subject to Stripe’s independent privacy policy.
C. Analytics and Performance Cookies (Non-Essential)
Subject to your consent via our cookie banner, we may use performance and analytical cookies to collect information about how visitors interact with our Website (e.g., pages visited, traffic sources). This aggregated data helps us evaluate and improve site performance.
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4. COOKIE RETENTION PERIODS
Cookies remain on your device for different durations depending on whether they are “session” or “persistent” cookies:
Session Cookies: These temporary cookies expire and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain stored on your device for a defined duration or until manually deleted via your browser settings. In compliance with EU/UK privacy standards, non-essential persistent cookies placed on our Website generally carry a maximum retention period of up to 12 months from the date consent is granted, after which renewed consent will be requested.
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5. MANAGING AND WITHDRAWING YOUR CONSENT
You may manage or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time:
1. Cookie Banner Preferences: Revisit our Cookie Settings link on the Website footer to update your selections.
2. Browser Settings: Most web browsers allow you to manage or block cookies through their settings menu. Please note that restricting strictly necessary cookies may impair your ability to complete purchases or utilize certain Website features.
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6. DATA SECURITY STATEMENT
We implement appropriate technical and organisational controls designed to safeguard payment transactions and site communications against unauthorized access or alteration. While standard operational measures are maintained to protect data, no electronic transmission or internet storage infrastructure can be represented as completely immune to all potential technical vulnerabilities.
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7. CONTACT US
For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us at:
Brand / Operating Entity: glideskillet
Website: www.glideskillet.com
Email: postmaster@glideskillet.com