Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Foldgardenbench, located atMsgr. V. Trstenského 1812/5, Trstená, 028 01 Trstená, Slovakia (“we”, “us”, or “our”), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website, www.foldgardenbench.com (the “Website”).

This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we process your personal data.

1. What Are Cookies?
   Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or other internet-enabled devices when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, store preferences, and provide essential functionalities to improve your user experience.
2. Your Control: The Cookie Consent Banner
   In strict compliance with European and Slovak data protection laws, we respect your right to privacy.

Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the technical operation of our Website and do not require your prior consent.

Non-Essential Cookies: We only deploy analytical, marketing, or preferential cookies if you explicitly grant your consent. These cookies remain inactive unless you click the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner. You have the absolute right to accept, reject, or customise your choices at any time.

3. Categories and Retention Periods of Cookies Used
   We structure our cookie retention periods to match data minimisation principles under EU law. Cookies are classified into two duration types:

Session Cookies: Temporary files that expire automatically when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies: Files that remain on your device for a specific timeframe or until manually cleared.

The categories of cookies utilized on our Website include:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are required to enable fundamental site navigation and core e-commerce features, such as managing your shopping basket or maintaining secure account connections. Without these, the Website cannot function properly.

Retention: Mostly Session-based; specific internal identifier cookies may persist for up to 12 months to remember system configurations.

B. Analytical and Performance Cookies (Consent Required)
These enable us to measure and analyze aggregate visitor traffic and interaction patterns. This information assists us in optimizing structural layouts and performance metrics.

Retention: Persistent cookies in this category are retained for a period ranging from 30 days up to a maximum of 24 months, unless cleared manually by the user.

C. Functional Cookies (Consent Required)
These allow our Website to remember operational choices you make (such as language preferences or region settings) to offer a customized browsing experience.

Retention: Typically persistent for up to 12 months to maintain seamless returns to our platform.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Payment Processing
   To facilitate a standard online commercial environment, specific functionalities rely on integrated services provided by third parties.

In particular, our operational infrastructure incorporates transaction processing services provided by Stripe. When you navigate to checkout pages, Stripe may deploy technical cookies on your device. These cookies are processed directly by Stripe to manage payment workflows, verify legitimate transaction routing, and minimize operational fraud.

For detailed information regarding how Stripe administers cookies and data processing, please review Stripe’s official Privacy and Cookie Policies.

5. Managing and Deleting Cookies via Browser Settings
   Beyond our Cookie Banner, you can control or restrict cookie implementation via your internet browser settings. Most standard web browsers permit you to refuse the placement of cookies or delete existing data.

Please consult your specific browser’s technical documentation (e.g., Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Microsoft Edge) to modify these parameters. Note that restricting necessary cookies may impact the operational layout and individual features of our e-commerce platform.

6. Contact Information
   For any legal inquiries regarding this Cookie Policy or our data management protocols, please contact our designated operations team:

Brand Name: Foldgardenbench

Email: folding@foldgardenbench.com

Address: Msgr. V. Trstenského 1812/5, Trstená, 028 01 Trstená, Slovakia

Phone: +421 904501873