1.Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how ALFA Möbelmontage GmbH uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.alfambelmontage.com. As a company based in Germany and operating within the European Union, we strictly adhere to the General Data Protection Regulation, the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act, and relevant European privacy standards.
2.What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function efficiently, recognize your device, and remember certain information regarding your visit, such as your language preferences or cookie consent choices.
3.Your Consent and Control
In compliance with European and German legal requirements, non-essential cookies are never placed on your device without your prior, explicit consent. When you first visit www.alfambelmontage.com, a cookie banner will appear allowing you to freely choose whether to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Non-essential cookies will only be activated after you click the accept button on our cookie banner. You have the right to change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time by accessing our cookie settings link located in the footer of our website. You can also configure your browser settings to block or delete cookies entirely.
4.Categories of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies are required for the basic technical operation, security, and functionality of our website. They enable core features such as form submissions, session management, and your cookie consent preferences. The legal basis for processing these is Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b and letter f of the General Data Protection Regulation, and Section 25 paragraph 2 of the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act. These cookies typically expire at the end of your browser session, while preference cookies may be stored for up to 12 months to remember your consent status.
Third-Party Cookies for Payment Processing are integrated to handle deposits and transactions securely through our website. We utilize services provided by Stripe, which may set necessary cookies to prevent fraud, ensure secure transaction processing, and comply with financial regulations. The third-party provider is Stripe, with the purpose of fraud prevention, transaction security, and payment processing functionality. The legal basis includes Article 6 paragraph 1 letter b of the General Data Protection Regulation for the performance of a contract and Article 6 paragraph 1 letter f for legitimate interest in secure payment processing. Stripe cookie retention periods vary depending on the specific cookie purpose, ranging from session duration up to 24 months for fraud-prevention identifiers.
5.Specific Cookie Overview
The cookie consent status cookie is stored by ALFA Möbelmontage GmbH to store user preferences regarding cookie choices with a retention period of 12 months. The session identifier cookie is stored by ALFA Möbelmontage GmbH to maintain user session state across page requests with a retention period lasting for the duration of the browser session. The Stripe fraud prevention and security cookie is set by Stripe to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions during payment setup with a retention period of up to 24 months.
6.Your Rights Under the General Data Protection Regulation
Under European data protection laws, you possess the right of access, right to rectification, right to erasure, right to restriction of processing, right to data portability, and the right to object regarding your personal data processed via cookies. To exercise any of these rights, or if you have questions regarding our cookie practices, please contact us at installation@alfambelmontage.com or via mail at ALFA Möbelmontage GmbH, Hauptstraße 105, 56182 Urbar, Germany. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a competent European data protection supervisory authority.
7Updates to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to modify this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, technical operations, or our service offerings. The updated version will be published directly on www.alfambelmontage.com with a revised effective date.