This Cookie Policy applies to the website www.plaidstoragecot.com (the “Website”), which is operated by Thread Design Limited, a company registered in New Zealand (Registration Number: 1151252), with its registered address at 254 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand.
By accessing and using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood how we process data via cookies, as described below.
- What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They are used to improve the functionality of our website and to facilitate the browsing experience. - Our Approach to Consent
In accordance with applicable European data protection regulations, including the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we operate under an “opt-in” model for non-essential cookies.
We only deploy non-essential cookies after you have explicitly provided your consent via our Cookie banner. You are free to refuse or withdraw your consent at any time through our cookie settings interface. Essential cookies, which are strictly necessary for the website to function, are deployed based on legitimate interest to enable our core operations.
- Categories of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies we utilize as follows:
Essential Cookies: These are necessary for the website to operate. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function correctly without these cookies.
Functional Cookies: With your consent, these cookies allow us to remember the choices you make (such as language or region) to provide a tailored browsing experience.
Third-Party Cookies (Stripe): We engage Stripe to process financial transactions on our website. As part of this service, Stripe may place cookies on your device. These cookies are utilized to assist in the processing of transactions, facilitate fraud prevention, and maintain the operational integrity of the payment checkout process. The use of these cookies by Stripe is governed by Stripe’s own privacy and cookie policies.
- Cookie Retention Periods
We retain information gathered through cookies for specific durations, determined by their function:
Session Cookies: These are temporary and are automatically deleted from your device when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a defined period or until you manually delete them. Generally, these cookies are set to expire within a period of 12 to 24 months from your last interaction with our website, depending on their specific purpose.
- Managing Your Cookies
You maintain control over your cookie preferences at all times. You can manage, restrict, or block cookies by adjusting the settings within your web browser. Please note that restricting certain cookies may impact the availability of some website features.
For further information on how to manage cookies, you may visit the help documentation provided by your specific browser manufacturer.
- Updates to This Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our operational practices or for regulatory compliance. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. - Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding this policy, please reach out to us using the contact details provided below:
Thread Design Limited
Address: 254 Richmond Road, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand
Email: support@plaidstoragecot.com
Tel: +64 93601361