Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and analyze how our site is used.
Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies (Always Active)
Purpose: Required for website functionality
Examples:
- Session management (shopping cart)
- User authentication (login status)
- Security features
- Language preferences
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))
Cannot be disabled: These are necessary for the site to function
2. Analytics Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: Understand how visitors use our site
Examples:
- Google Analytics
- Page views and visit duration
- Traffic sources
- Device and browser information
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes, via cookie preferences
3. Marketing Cookies (Optional)
Purpose: Show relevant advertisements
Examples:
- Social media tracking (Facebook Pixel, etc.)
- Retargeting campaigns
- Conversion tracking
Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))
Duration: Up to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes, via cookie preferences
Cookies We Do NOT Use
- Third-party advertising cookies (currently)
- Cross-site tracking cookies
- Unnecessary profiling cookies
Managing Your Cookies
Option 1: Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our site:
- Click "Accept All" to enable all cookies
- Click "Manage Preferences" to customize
- Click "Reject All" to use only essential cookies
Option 2: Browser Settings
You can control cookies via your browser:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Firefox: Settings → Privacy → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Option 3: Opt-Out Tools
- Google Analytics Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
- Your Online Choices: https://www.youronlinechoices.com/
Third-Party Cookies
Some features use third-party services that may set cookies:
- Payment Processing: Stripe (essential for checkout)
- Analytics: Google Analytics (if you consent)
- Social Media: Share buttons (if enabled)
These third parties have their own cookie policies.
Data Protection
Cookie data is processed in accordance with:
- Our Privacy Policy
- GDPR (EU General Data Protection Regulation)
- ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
Your Rights:
- Access your data
- Delete your data
- Object to processing
- Withdraw consent anytime
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically. Changes will be posted on this page with updated "Last Updated" date.
Contact Us
Questions about our cookie usage?
Email: privacy@balticbiolabs.eu