Cookies Policy
Contents
1.1 Purpose of the Cookie Policy
2.1 Definition and Function of Cookies
3.1 Purpose of Cookies on Our Website
3.2 Categories of Cookies We Use
4.1 How to Manage and Delete Cookies
5.1 Use of Third-Party Cookies
5.2 Managing Third-Party Cookie Preferences
6.1 Relationship Between Cookies and Personal Data
6.2 Data Protection and Privacy
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of the Cookie Policy
The Cookie Policy of DigiZauber is established to inform users about our use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy aims to ensure transparency in how we collect, use, and store information gathered through cookies. Understanding the role of cookies helps enhance user experience, improve our services, and maintain user privacy and security.
The purpose of this policy is to:
- Clarify the Functionality: Explain the role of cookies and how they contribute to a better and more efficient browsing experience.
- User Consent and Choice: Provide users with clear information about their choices regarding cookie usage and consent.
- Compliance with Legal Requirements: Ensure that DigiZauber’s use of cookies aligns with legal and regulatory standards concerning data privacy and user rights.
1.2 Scope and Applicability
- All Website Users: This policy applies to all visitors and users of the DigiZauber websites. It covers the collection and use of data through cookies for anyone who interacts with our online services.
- Types of Cookies Used: The policy encompasses various types of cookies, including but not limited to, session cookies, persistent cookies, third-party cookies, and similar technologies that may collect data while you interact with our website.
- Integration with Other Policies: While this policy focuses specifically on cookies, it is integrated with and complements our broader Privacy Policy, particularly concerning personal data protection and user privacy rights.
Through this Cookie Policy, DigiZauber is committed to upholding transparency, user choice, and compliance with privacy laws in its use of cookies and related technologies. Our goal is to provide a seamless, user-friendly online experience while respecting and protecting our users' privacy and data.
2 What are Cookies?
2.1 Definition and Function of Cookies
- Definition of Cookies:
- Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owners.
- Functionality of Cookies:
- Cookies are designed to enhance your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, storing information for things like shopping carts, and providing anonymized tracking data to third-party applications like Google Analytics.
- They play a crucial role in facilitating various website functionalities, making your interactions more secure, faster, and more personalized based on your usage, preferences, and previous visits.
2.2 Types of Cookies Used
- Session Cookies:
- These are temporary cookies that remain in the cookie file of your browser until you leave the site. Session cookies are essential for the effective operation of our website and to manage login status.
- Persistent Cookies:
- These remain in the cookie file of your browser for a longer period (which will depend on the lifetime of the specific cookie). These cookies help us recognize you as a unique visitor (using a number, you cannot be identified personally) when you return to our website.
- Third-Party Cookies:
- Our site may use third-party services, which also set cookies. These are used for things like website analytics, advertising, or social media interactions.
- Functional Cookies:
- These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or the region you are in) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies:
- These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website, like which pages are visited most frequently. The information collected by these cookies does not identify individual users.
3 How We Use Cookies
3.1 Purpose of Cookies on Our Website
- Enhancing User Experience:
- Cookies play a crucial role in improving and personalizing the user experience on the DigiZauber website. They remember user preferences, such as language settings, login details, and shopping cart contents, ensuring a more efficient and tailored browsing experience.
- Website Performance and Analytics:
- We use cookies to gather analytical data about our website's performance. This includes tracking user engagement, the most frequently visited pages, and understanding user navigation patterns. Such data helps us enhance website functionality and content relevance.
- Security Measures:
- Cookies are employed to bolster the security of our website. They help in detecting and preventing security threats and unauthorized access, ensuring a safe environment for our users.
- Advertising and Marketing:
- DigiZauber utilizes cookies for marketing purposes. They aid in delivering targeted advertisements and measuring their effectiveness. These cookies remember what products or services users have viewed on our site and may be used for remarketing purposes.
- Social Media Integration:
- Cookies facilitate the integration of social media features on our website. They allow users to share content with their social networks and interact with our social media accounts more seamlessly.
3.2 Categories of Cookies We Use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies:
- These are essential for the operation of our website. They include, for example, cookies that enable you to log into secure areas of our website, use a shopping cart, or make use of e-billing services.
- Performance Cookies:
- These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website, like which pages visitors go to most often, and if they get error messages from web pages. These cookies don’t collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
- Functionality Cookies:
- These are used to recognize you when you return to our website. They enable us to personalize our content for you, greet you by name, and remember your preferences (for example, your choice of language or region).
- Targeting Cookies:
- These cookies record your visit to our website, the pages you have visited, and the links you have followed. We will use this information to make our website and the advertising displayed on it more relevant to your interests.
- Third-Party Cookies:
- Our website includes third-party applications, and these third parties may also set cookies. The management of these cookies would be governed by the parties setting the cookies.
By using the DigiZauber website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. The cookies we deploy are designed to enhance the functionality of our website and provide you with a high-quality, personalized experience.
4 Cookie Management
4.1 How to Manage and Delete Cookies
- Browser Settings:
- Users can control and manage cookies through their browser settings. Most browsers provide the option to accept, reject, or delete cookies. This can usually be found in the 'settings', 'options', or 'preferences' menu of the browser.
- It's important to note that disabling or rejecting cookies might impair some of the functionality of the DigiZauber website, such as keeping a user logged in or storing items in the cart.
- Specific Cookie Settings on Our Website:
- DigiZauber may offer additional cookie management options directly on our website. This can include a cookie consent banner or a dedicated section within the user's account where preferences can be adjusted.
- Clearing Cookies:
- Users can clear cookies that have already been set at any time through their browser settings. Clearing cookies will remove the information stored in the user's browser, potentially resetting their preferences on our site.
- Guidance and Support:
- DigiZauber provides clear instructions and support for managing cookies. Users can access help resources on our website or contact customer support for assistance in managing their cookie preferences.
4.2 User Control and Consent
- Initial Consent:
- When users first visit the DigiZauber website, they will be prompted with a cookie consent banner. This banner informs them about the use of cookies and asks for their consent to deploy certain types of cookies.
- Withdrawal of Consent:
- Users have the right to withdraw their consent to the use of cookies at any time. They can do this by adjusting their browser settings or using the cookie management tools provided on our website.
- Informed Choices:
- DigiZauber ensures that users are fully informed about the types of cookies used and their purposes. This information is provided in a clear, understandable format to enable informed choices about cookie consent.
- Respecting User Preferences:
- The DigiZauber website respects user preferences regarding cookies and will only use cookies in accordance with those preferences and as needed for the functioning of the website.
- Updates on Cookie Use:
- Any changes to the types of cookies used or their purposes will be communicated to users, ensuring continued transparency and compliance with data protection laws.
5 Third-Party Cookies
5.1 Use of Third-Party Cookies
- Understanding Third-Party Cookies:
- Third-party cookies are set by services and functionalities provided by external organizations on the DigiZauber website. These might include advertising networks, social media platforms, and analytics services.
- Purposes of Third-Party Cookies:
- These cookies are primarily used for tracking and advertising purposes, analytics to understand user behavior, and enhancing user interaction with social media platforms embedded in our website.
- They help in providing personalized advertising based on user browsing habits and are crucial for collecting analytical data to improve website performance.
- Examples of Third-Party Services:
- DigiZauber may use services like Google Analytics for website traffic analysis or social media widgets that allow users to share content on their social media channels. Each of these services has its own set of cookies.
- Transparency and Disclosure:
- We commit to transparency about the third-party services used on our site. A detailed list of these services and the cookies they set can be found in an annex or a specific section of this policy.
5.2 Managing Third-Party Cookie Preferences
- Browser Controls:
- Users have the option to block third-party cookies through their browser settings. This can prevent third-party services from setting and accessing cookies on the user's device.
- Third-Party Service Settings:
- Many third-party services that set cookies offer their own methods to control or opt-out of their cookies. Users can visit the respective websites of these third parties to manage their settings.
- Opt-Out Tools:
- There are various online tools available that allow users to opt-out of targeted advertising delivered by numerous third-party advertisers. These tools provide a centralized mechanism to refuse cookies from multiple sources.
- Impact of Disabling Third-Party Cookies:
- Disabling third-party cookies may impact certain features or services on the DigiZauber website, such as social media sharing capabilities or personalized advertising.
- Updates on Third-Party Cookie Usage:
- DigiZauber will periodically update users on significant changes to the use of third-party cookies or the introduction of new third-party services on our platform.
6 Cookies and Personal Data
6.1 Relationship Between Cookies and Personal Data
- Nature of Data Collected by Cookies:
- Cookies in themselves do not typically contain personal data. However, they can be used to store and access unique identifiers, user preferences, and profile information, which, when combined with other data, can lead to the identification of individual users.
- Association with Personal Data:
- When a user registers or creates an account on the DigiZauber website, the information collected by cookies can be associated with the user's personal account. This linkage allows for a more personalized user experience but also involves handling personal data.
- Use in Analytics and Advertising:
- Cookies used for analytics or advertising purposes may collect data such as IP addresses, browser types, and browsing behavior. This data can contribute to the creation of user profiles, necessitating careful data protection measures.
6.2 Data Protection and Privacy
- Compliance with Data Protection Laws:
- DigiZauber adheres strictly to applicable data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. Our use of cookies is aligned with these laws, ensuring the protection and privacy of our users’ data.
- Informed Consent for Personal Data Use:
- Users are provided with clear, comprehensive information about how their data is used in conjunction with cookies. Consent for the use of cookies that collect personal data is obtained explicitly, in compliance with legal requirements.
- Protection of Collected Data:
- All personal data collected through cookies is safeguarded through robust security measures. This includes encryption, access controls, and regular security audits to prevent unauthorized access and data breaches.
- User Rights and Controls:
- Users have the right to access, correct, or delete their personal data stored by DigiZauber. This extends to the right to object to or restrict the processing of their data, in line with data protection laws.
- Privacy Policy Integration:
- Detailed information on data protection and user rights is available in our comprehensive Privacy Policy. Users are encouraged to review this policy for a deeper understanding of how their personal data is handled.
Last Updated: December 25, 2023