1. Introduction & Scope
This Cookie Policy explains how slouchstand (www.slouchstand.com), based in Germany, utilizes cookies and similar tracking protocols across our website. This policy applies strictly to visitors and customers located within Europe and the United States.
2. User Consent Framework & Banner Mechanics
slouchstand operates a strictly affirmative cookie consent framework:
- Essential Cookies: Essential technical cookies required for basic website operation, secure checkout, and basket management are loaded automatically upon visiting www.slouchstand.com.
- Non-Essential Cookies: Non-essential preference, analytical, or functional cookies are placed on your device only after you affirmatively click the “Accept” button on our explicit website cookie banner. You maintain full freedom of choice to grant or decline consent for non-essential tracking.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for navigating the site, maintaining session integrity, and completing checkout procedures. These cannot be disabled in our operational systems.
- Third-Party Payment & Risk Cookies: Third-party cookies associated with payment security, fraud detection, and transactional risk evaluation are processed by Stripe. These third-party cookies assist in verifying legitimate checkout activity and maintaining order security in compliance with European Union and United States regulatory frameworks.
4. Retention Periods
slouchstand handles cookie data in accordance with statutory retention regulations across Germany, the European Union, and the United States:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire immediately once you close your web browser session.
- Persistent First-Party Cookies: Retained on your device for a defined operational duration, not exceeding 12 months from the date of consent, unless cleared manually by the user.
- Third-Party Risk Cookies (Stripe): Retained for periods defined by statutory fraud evaluation and transaction audit mandates, typically ranging up to 24 months depending on applicable financial regulatory rules.
5. Managing & Revoking Consent
You may modify, restrict, or revoke your cookie preferences at any time through your web browser settings. Clearing stored cookies or selecting browser-level restrictions will reset your consent preferences upon your next visit to www.slouchstand.com.
6. Contact Information
For any inquiries regarding our cookie standards or data privacy practices, please contact our support desk:
- Brand Name: slouchstand
- Official Website: www.slouchstand.com
- Support Email: lazy@slouchstand.com
- Operating Location: Germany