1. Introduction and Scope
This Cookie Policy explains how coverhanger (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating the website www.coverhanger.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our website.
This policy is structured in compliance with the legal requirements of Germany, the European Union (including the EU GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive), and applicable United States privacy statutes.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you load or navigate a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, enhance user navigation, and provide operational reporting information to website operators.
3. Our Cookie Consent Mechanism
In accordance with European and international privacy standards, we operate a strict consent framework regarding cookies:
- Essential Cookies: Cookies strictly necessary for the technical operation, security, and core functionality of www.coverhanger.com are deployed automatically as they are required for basic site access.
- Non-Essential Cookies: Analytics, preference, or marketing cookies are not deployed automatically. Non-essential cookies are only activated and placed on your device after you explicitly provide your consent by clicking the “Accept” button on our website Cookie Banner.
4. Categories of Cookies Used
We utilize the following categories of cookies on our website:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for website operation, secure user authentication, shopping cart management, and checkout processing. These cannot be switched off in our systems.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Used to analyze site traffic, visitor navigation paths, and page performance to improve user experience. These are activated only upon your explicit consent via our Cookie Banner.
- Third-Party Payment & Security Cookies (Stripe): To ensure secure transaction processing and prevent fraudulent activity, our payment processor, Stripe, may place cookies or utilize similar tracking technologies. These third-party cookies are managed directly by Stripe in accordance with their respective compliance and privacy standards.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
In accordance with data minimization and statutory compliance guidelines, cookies stored on your device have defined retention lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted the moment you close your browser window or leave the website.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on your device for a pre-determined period or until you manually delete them. Persistent functional and analytical cookies are retained for a maximum duration of 12 months from your last visit, unless a shorter retention lifespan is required by applicable legal regulations.
- Third-Party Cookies (Stripe): Retention periods for cookies associated with payment processing and fraud screening are determined by Stripe’s operational policies and security protocols.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You retain full control over your cookie preferences at all times:
- Cookie Banner Settings: You can modify or withdraw your consent regarding non-essential cookies at any time by accessing the cookie preference settings available on our website.
- Browser Controls: Most web browsers allow you to block, restrict, or delete existing cookies through their settings menu. Please note that disabling strictly necessary or operational cookies may impact your ability to complete purchases or utilize certain features on www.coverhanger.com.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions or enquiries regarding our Cookie Policy or data privacy practices, please contact us:
- Brand Name: coverhanger
- Website: www.coverhanger.com
- Customer Support Email: garment@coverhanger.com