1. Scope and Applicability
This Cookie Policy governs the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.tapprolong.com, operated exclusively under the brand tapprolong (contactable via water@tapprolong.com). Our enterprise is registered and established in Canada, providing commercial services to customers across European regions. This policy is structured to comply fully with applicable Canadian privacy frameworks, including the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), as well as the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
2. What Are Cookies and Consent Banner Mechanics
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They facilitate core website functionality, enhance user experience, and provide analytical data regarding site interaction.
- Cookie Banner Consent: Upon visiting www.tapprolong.com, users are presented with an interactive cookie banner providing clear notice regarding our cookie usage.
- User Choice and Opt-In: Non-essential tracking and performance cookies are deployed exclusively after the customer explicitly clicks the “Accept” button on our cookie banner. Until explicit consent is registered, only strictly necessary cookies required for website operation are activated.
3. Categories of Cookies Utilized
We utilize specific categories of cookies to maintain platform functionality and secure transaction processing:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for the foundational operation of www.tapprolong.com, enabling secure page navigation, session management, and checkout functionality. These cookies cannot be disabled.
- Performance and Analytics Cookies: Utilized to analyze site traffic and user interaction patterns to improve our digital storefront. These are activated only upon user consent via the cookie banner.
- Third-Party Cookies (Stripe): In connection with our secure payment processing infrastructure, third-party cookies managed and processed by Stripe may be deployed during checkout to facilitate fraud prevention, risk assessment, and secure financial transactions in accordance with industry security standards.
4. Cookie Retention Periods
In strict accordance with Canadian and European data protection standards regarding data minimization and storage limitation, cookies stored on user devices are retained only for as long as necessary to achieve their specific operational purposes:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire automatically as soon as the user closes their web browser session.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on the user’s device for a predetermined lifespan—ranging from 30 days up to a maximum of 12 months—unless manually cleared by the user via browser settings or explicitly revoked through our consent management tools.
5. Managing and Disabling Cookies
Users maintain full autonomy over their cookie preferences. In addition to utilizing our on-site cookie banner controls, you can manage, restrict, or delete cookies through your web browser’s configuration settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact the functionality and accessibility of certain features on www.tapprolong.com.
For inquiries regarding our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact our administrative team via water@tapprolong.com.