This Cookie Policy explains how velutinique (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit or interact with www.velutinique.com (the “Site”). We are committed to transparency in our data processing practices in accordance with European Union legislation (including the ePrivacy Directive and GDPR) and applicable United States regulations.
1. Data Controller & Brand Details
velutinique acts as the primary operator and data controller for the usage of first-party cookies across our platform.
- Brand Name: velutinique
- Official Website: www.velutinique.com
- Official Contact Email: cosmetic@velutinique.com
- Base of Operations: Germany
- Service Coverage: Europe and the United States
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, smartphone, or other terminal device when you visit a website. They serve various essential functions, such as enabling basic site operations, preserving user preferences, and maintaining transactional consistency across browsing sessions.
3. User Consent & Cookie Banner Mechanism
We strictly respect your right to privacy and choice regarding non-essential tracking technologies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are deployed automatically as they are essential for the operation of www.velutinique.com, including basic site navigation and shopping cart functionality.
- Non-Essential Cookies: Functional, performance, or analytics cookies are activated only after you provide explicit voluntary consent.
- Consent Mechanism: Non-essential cookies will only be utilized if you explicitly click the “Accept” button on our Cookie Consent banner upon visiting our Site. You retain full freedom to decline or adjust your cookie preferences at any time.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
- First-Party Essential Cookies: Deployed directly by velutinique to manage secure browsing sessions, shopping cart continuity, and site operational performance.
- Third-Party Processing Cookies: Essential transaction processing cookies deployed by our designated payment processor, Stripe, to facilitate secure online checkout execution, session verification, and operational risk assessment during payment.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
In accordance with statutory data protection standards across Germany, the European Union, and the United States, cookies are stored only for periods necessary to fulfill their specific administrative or operational purposes:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire automatically once you close your web browser.
- Persistent Essential Cookies: Stored on your device for a defined duration, typically ranging from 30 days to 12 months, to preserve functional site preferences and security logs.
- Third-Party Transactional Cookies (Stripe): Retained for periods defined by relevant financial security frameworks and operational fraud-prevention requirements, up to a maximum of 24 months.
Upon expiration of the applicable retention period, cookies are automatically erased or invalidated by your web browser.
6. Managing and Disabling Cookies
In addition to our website’s Cookie Consent banner, you can manage or disable cookies at any time through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary or transactional cookies may affect the operational functionality or payment checkout process on www.velutinique.com.
7. Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding our Cookie Policy or data management practices, please reach out to us:
- Brand Name: velutinique
- Official Website: www.velutinique.com
- Customer Support Email: cosmetic@velutinique.com
- Operating Location: Germany