Cookie Policy
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This Cookie Policy explains how PIPAL uses cookies and similar technologies on www.thehouseofpipal.com. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website operator.
Cookies may be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (stored on your device for a defined period).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
a) Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function correctly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as:
Submitting contact forms
Managing cookie preferences
Enabling secure areas of the Website
Processing rentals or payments
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing a functional website) or Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract).
b) Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the Website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
c) Analytics / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website by collecting information anonymously, such as page views, traffic sources, and time spent on pages.
If used, we may rely on services such as Google Analytics.
Analytics cookies are only set with your explicit consent.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
d) Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements or measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies unless explicitly stated and consented to.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies may be set by third-party services integrated into our Website. These include:
PayPal (to enable secure payment processing)
Email marketing providers (for newsletter signups)
Analytics providers
These third parties may act as independent data controllers and process your data in accordance with their own privacy policies.
4. Cookie Consent and Management
When you first visit our Website, you will be asked to provide consent for the use of non-essential cookies via a cookie banner or consent tool.
You can:
Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Adjust your cookie preferences at any time
You may also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
5. How to Control Cookies via Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to:
View which cookies are stored
Delete existing cookies
Block cookies altogether
Set preferences for certain websites
Please refer to your browser’s help section for instructions.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legal requirements. The updated version will always be available on this page.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Email: info@thehouseofpipal.com