COOKIE POLICY

Packfoldco is a brand of Cobble & Carry Studios Ltd

This Cookie Policy explains how Packfoldco (referred to as “the Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) utilises cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.packfoldco.com. We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring a transparent browsing experience in accordance with the legal standards of UK, the European Union, and the United States.

1. Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device to help the website function efficiently and provide information to the owners of the site. We use these tools to facilitate site navigation and improve your interaction with our online shop.

2. Consent and User Choice
In compliance with international data protection laws, we respect your right to choose.

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the technical operation of our website (e.g., maintaining your shopping basket). These do not require prior consent.

Non-Essential Cookies: We only deploy non-essential cookies (such as those used for analytics or preference memory) after you have provided explicit consent. By clicking the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner, you agree to our use of these non-essential cookies. You may choose to decline these at any time via your browser settings.

3. Third-Party Cookies and Payment Processing
To facilitate our commercial operations, we utilise third-party services. Specifically, Stripe processes certain cookies on our website. These cookies are utilised for the purposes of facilitating the checkout process and identifying potential irregular activity to maintain the integrity of the transaction environment. These third-party cookies are governed by Stripe’s own privacy and cookie policie

4. Categories of Cookies and Retention Periods
We adhere to the principle of data minimisation. Cookies are only retained for as long as necessary to fulfil their specific purpose.
Cookie Type,Purpose,Retention Period
Strictly Necessary,”Required for site navigation, account log-in, and basket functionality.”,Session-based (expires when browser closes) or up to 30 days.
Functionality,Remembers choices you make (such as language or region).,”Up to 12 months, in accordance with EU and UK proportionality standards.”
Performance & Analytics,Monitors site traffic patterns to help us manage our inventory and site structure.,”Generally 6 to 13 months, depending on regional legal maximums.”
Security & Verification,”Used by third parties (e.g., Stripe) to verify the legitimacy of transactions.”,”Varied, typically between 30 days and 12 months.”

5. Regional Compliance
UK: This policy serves as a supplement to our Privacy Notice (Aviso de Privacidad), ensuring that data subjects are informed about the automatic collection of personal data as required by the Ley Federal de Protección de Datos Personales en Posesión de los Particulares.

European Union (GDPR): We operate on the legal basis of “Consent” for all non-essential tracking. Your data is handled with the highest regard for European privacy rights.

United States: We provide clear notice of the categories of information collected via cookies. We do not sell your personal data to third parties for monetary consideration.

6. Managing Your Preferences
You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You may set your browser to block cookies or alert you when cookies are being sent. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality of the checkout process.

7. Limitation of Liability and Security
While we implement industry-standard organisational and technical measures to protect the information collected via cookies, no system over the internet is entirely immune to risks. We strive to maintain a professional and reliable environment for our customers, but we do not issue absolute declarations regarding the total exclusion of all external risks.

8. Contact Information
For any enquiries regarding this Cookie Policy or our data practices, please contact our administration team at:
Company: Cobble & Carry Studios Ltd
Address: 21 Wrexham Road, FELTON BUTLER, SY4 1DL UK
Tel: +44 077 0774 6576
Email: capacity@packfoldco.com