Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how oilstonery (“we”, “us”, or “our”), operating the website www.oilstonery.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with our online store.

This policy is designed to comply with applicable data protection legislation, including the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation / GDPR), the Privacy and Electronic Communications Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive), and applicable European national data privacy framework laws.

If you have any questions regarding this policy or our privacy practices, you can contact us at aroma@oilstonery.com.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, or other Internet-connected device when you browse a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, work more efficiently, provide customized browsing experiences, and supply reporting information to website operators and service providers.

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2. Consent and Control

We place strict emphasis on user privacy and fundamental rights regarding personal data.

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are deployed automatically upon your visit to our website, as they are essential for operating the site and delivering requested online services (e.g., shopping cart operation, secure checkout).
Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics, Functional, Marketing): We do not set non-essential cookies on your device unless you explicitly grant affirmative consent. When you visit our website, a Cookie Banner is presented. Non-essential cookies are activated only if and after you click the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner.

You retain full control over your choice and may manage or withdraw your consent at any time through your browser settings or by clearing your stored browser cookies.

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3. Categories of Cookies We Use and Retention Period

The cookies utilized on our site are categorized according to their purpose and operational duration.

A. Session vs. Persistent Cookies

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that remain active only during your current browsing session and automatically expire when you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on your terminal device for a designated, finite timeframe after your session ends or until manually deleted.

B. Functional Classification and Retention Lifespan

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies enable core functionalities such as navigation, adding products (aroma stones, candle holders, trays) to your shopping cart, and executing secure payment procedures.
Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional online shop) / Section 25(2) TTDSG / ePrivacy Directive exemptions.
Retention Period: Session-duration, up to a maximum of 30 days.

2. Functional & Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how users interact with our website, count traffic sources, analyze popular pages, and improve overall performance and navigation layout.
Legal Basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Explicit user consent obtained via Cookie Banner).
Retention Period: Up to a maximum of 12 months from the time consent is granted, or until deleted by the user.

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4. Third-Party Cookies and External Service Providers

Some cookies are placed on our website by third-party services that appear on our pages.

Payment Processing (Stripe):
We utilize services provided by Stripe to enable secure payment transactions on our store. During the checkout process, third-party cookies and script elements controlled by Stripe may be initialized to evaluate session fraud risks, ensure transactional integrity, and fulfill regulatory strong customer authentication mandates.
Processing Party: Stripe Payments Europe, Ltd. / Stripe, Inc.
Purpose: Fraud prevention, transaction verification, payment processing integrity.
Policy Reference: Information regarding Stripe’s privacy and data protection measures can be reviewed directly via Stripe’s official Privacy Policy.

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5. Managing and Disabling Cookies

In addition to using our Cookie Banner, you can manage or block cookies through your web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to view stored cookies, delete existing cookies, refuse third-party cookies, or block all cookies completely.

Please refer to your browser’s documentation for instructions:
Google Chrome
Mozilla Firefox
Apple Safari
Microsoft Edge

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies completely via your browser settings may prevent core features of our online shop—such as processing shopping cart items or completing checkout—from functioning as intended.

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6. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to modify or update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational practices, or technology updates. Any modifications will become effective immediately upon posting the revised policy on www.oilstonery.com.

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