Cookie Policy

1. Introduction and Scope

This Cookie Policy governs the utilization of cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.softdrapethrow.com, operated by softdrapethrow within Australia. This policy is structured to comply fully with the applicable data protection regulations of Australia and the broader European region, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.

2. Cookie Consent and User Choice

www.softdrapethrow.com implements a prominent cookie consent banner upon initial visitor interaction. Non-necessary cookies, analytical trackers, and functional enhancements are deployed strictly on an opt-in basis. Non-necessary cookies are activated only after the customer explicitly clicks the “Accept” button on our cookie banner to manifest active consent. Users retain the liberty to decline or adjust cookie preferences through our consent interface at any time.

3. Categories of Cookies Utilized

Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the basic functioning, navigation, and core operations of www.softdrapethrow.com. These do not require prior consent under applicable European legislation.

Functional and Analytical Cookies: Deployed to evaluate website performance and user interaction metrics to improve site usability, active only upon user consent via the cookie banner.

Third-Party Cookies (Payment Infrastructure): Third-party cookies associated with financial processing and payment verification are managed directly by our payment processor, Stripe. These cookies facilitate secure checkout interactions and fraud prevention monitoring.

4. Cookie Retention Timelines

In accordance with statutory data minimization and privacy standards applicable under the legal frameworks of Australia and Europe, cookie retention periods vary depending on their classification:

Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire and are automatically deleted immediately when the user closes their web browser session.

Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on the user’s device for a predetermined duration ranging from 30 days up to a maximum of 12 months, unless manually deleted prior through browser settings, or until consent is withdrawn.

5. Management of Cookies

Users may configure their web browsers to block, restrict, or delete cookies at any time. Disabling essential cookies may impact the operational capability of certain website features. For further details regarding data privacy practices, please review our dedicated Privacy Policy or contact our administration team at blanket@softdrapethrow.com.