This Cookie Policy explains how cookies are used on www.voltschmie.com, operated by Voltschmie.
The use of cookies is managed in accordance with applicable German and European data protection requirements, including the rules applicable to cookies and similar technologies under German law and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files or similar information stored on a visitor’s device when visiting a website. They may allow a website to remember selected settings, maintain essential website functions, or support other permitted purposes.
Cookies used on this website are divided into categories according to their purpose and legal basis.
2. Cookie Consent
When you visit our website, a cookie consent banner allows you to choose whether to permit non-essential cookies.
Only when you select “Accept” on our cookie banner will non-essential cookies be activated where consent is required.
Cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website or for a service expressly requested by the visitor may be used where permitted by applicable law without separate consent.
Your cookie choice is voluntary. Where consent is required, declining non-essential cookies does not prevent access to the ordinary content and purchasing functions of the website, although certain functions may be affected where technically dependent on such cookies.
Consent may be withdrawn through the available cookie settings mechanism. Withdrawal should be as straightforward as providing consent.
3. Types of Cookies
Essential Cookies
These cookies are required for functions requested by the visitor and for the proper operation of relevant website functions. They may include cookies used to maintain shopping-session information, remember consent preferences, or support checkout functions.
Where permitted by applicable law, essential cookies may be used without separate consent because they are necessary for the requested service.
Non-Essential Cookies
Non-essential cookies are used only after the required consent has been provided. Depending on the configuration of the website, these may include cookies used for website statistics, preferences or other optional functions.
4. Third-Party Cookies Used for Payments
Certain payment-related functions may involve cookies or similar technologies provided by Stripe in connection with payment processing.
These third-party cookies are handled by Stripe in accordance with the applicable processing arrangements and Stripe’s own privacy and cookie information. They are not used on our website before the applicable consent requirement has been satisfied, except where a particular storage or access is permitted without consent under applicable law.
For information concerning Stripe’s processing of personal data and its use of cookies, visitors should refer to Stripe’s applicable privacy and cookie information.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookie retention depends on the purpose and type of cookie:
- Session cookies are generally removed when the browsing session ends or when the relevant browser session is closed.
- Essential persistent cookies are retained only for the period reasonably required for the function for which they are used, such as remembering a selected cookie preference or maintaining a requested website function.
- Non-essential persistent cookies are retained only for the period stated for their particular purpose and, where consent is the legal basis, are subject to the applicable consent period.
- Where a cookie is no longer required for its stated purpose, it will be deleted or otherwise discontinued.
- Where continued use requires renewed consent, the relevant consent will be requested again in accordance with applicable requirements.
There is no single statutory retention period applicable to every type of cookie. Retention periods are therefore determined according to the specific purpose of each cookie and the applicable legal requirements.
6. Cookie Records and Consent
Where consent is required, the website may retain information recording the visitor’s cookie choice for the purpose of administering that choice and demonstrating compliance with applicable requirements.
Consent records are retained only for as long as reasonably required for these purposes and applicable legal obligations.
7. Data Protection
Information collected through cookies that constitutes personal data is handled in accordance with applicable German and European data protection requirements.
Further information concerning the processing of personal data, legal bases, data subject rights and applicable retention requirements is provided in our Privacy Policy.
8. Contact
For questions concerning this Cookie Policy, please contact:
Voltschmiede GmbH
Gewerbering 14
08112 Wilkau-Haßlau
Germany
Email: tools@voltschmie.com
Telephone: +49 375 21189444