This Cookie Policy governs the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies by minifurnish.com (operated under our registered business entity in the Netherlands) when you visit our website. This policy complies with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive as implemented under Dutch law.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, enhance user navigation, and provide reporting information to website operators.
2. Consent and Cookie Banner Usage
In strict accordance with European and Dutch data protection standards, minifurnish.com utilizes a transparent cookie consent mechanism upon your initial arrival at our website:
- User Choice: Our website features an interactive cookie banner that allows you to freely choose your preferences.
- Strictly Necessary vs. Non-Essential: Essential cookies required for core website functionality may be set automatically. However, non-essential cookies (such as analytics, functional, or marketing cookies) are only deployed after you explicitly click the “Accept” button on our cookie banner to grant your prior consent.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of minifurnish.com, enabling basic functions such as page navigation, security, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without them.
- Third-Party Cookies (Stripe): When processing secure online payments, third-party cookies associated with our payment service provider, Stripe, may be deployed to facilitate secure transaction verification, fraud prevention, and compliance with financial security regulations. These third-party cookies are managed directly by Stripe under their respective privacy and cookie frameworks.
4. Cookie Retention Periods
In compliance with European legal requirements and data minimization principles, cookies stored on your device have defined retention lifespans:
- Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire automatically as soon as you close your web browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain stored on your device for a pre-defined period or until you manually delete them. Depending on their specific function, persistent cookies utilized on minifurnish.com are retained for a maximum period ranging from 30 days up to 12 months, unless a shorter lifespan is required by technical necessity or law.
5. Managing and Deleting Cookies
You retain the right to control and manage your cookie preferences at any time. You can modify your browser settings to refuse or delete cookies, or clear previously stored cookies. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the functionality and accessibility of certain features on minifurnish.com.
6. Contact Information
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our Cookie Policy or data privacy practices, please contact us directly:
B4 Technisch Meubilair BV
Email: furniture@minifurnish.com
Address: Productiestraat 4, 4283JM Giessen
Phone: +31 736491212