Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy describes how [XXX] (“we,” “us,” or “our”), operating under the brand Acrylicsteps, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, www.acrylicsteps.com.
By using our website, you agree that we may place cookies on your device as described in this policy, subject to your explicit choices made through our cookie consent banner.
- What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They are widely used to facilitate the proper functioning of websites and to provide information to the owners of the site. - Your Consent and Control
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant Canadian privacy standards, we categorise cookies into “Essential” and “Non-Essential.”
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to function, such as maintaining your session during your visit. These are deployed by default as they are required for the service you have requested.
Non-Essential Cookies: These include analytical or functional cookies that are not strictly necessary for the core operation of the site. We only deploy these cookies after you have clicked the “Accept” button on our cookie banner. You retain the right to refuse or withdraw your consent for these cookies at any time via your browser settings or by adjusting your preferences on our cookie banner.
- Categories of Cookies We Use
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the operation of our website and to facilitate the services you have requested, such as:
Maintaining user sessions.
Managing the contents of your cart during the checkout process.
Facilitating the technical delivery of our website content.
B. Third-Party Service Cookies (Payment Processing)
We engage authorised third-party service providers, specifically Stripe, to process payment transactions. Stripe may deploy cookies that are necessary to enable the functionality of their payment processing services on our website. These cookies assist in the operational requirements of completing a transaction between the customer and our business. We do not control these cookies; for further information regarding Stripe’s data practices, please refer to their privacy documentation.
- Cookie Retention Periods
We adhere to data minimisation principles regarding the retention of information obtained through cookies:
Session Cookies: These are temporary and are automatically deleted from your device when you close your web browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted. We limit the retention of persistent cookies to a maximum of [e.g., 12 months], after which they are removed from your device.
- Your Rights
Under applicable European and Canadian data protection laws, you have the right to:
Access the data stored by cookies.
Withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time.
Request the deletion of data where applicable.
- Contact Information
If you have any enquiries regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact our data management team:
Company Name: [XXX]
Registered Address: [XXX]
Contact Email: transparent@acrylicsteps.com
Telephone: [XXX]
Registration Number: [XXX]