1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data. By using our website charmingsieve.world, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. Where required by law, we obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies can be session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, local storage, and session storage. References to cookies in this policy include these related technologies unless otherwise specified.
3. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies placed through our website is Charmingsieve, 124 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA. Contact us at +1 415-683-5654 or assist@charmingsieve.world for cookie-related inquiries.
4. Categories of Cookies We Use
4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access to areas of the site, and storage of your cookie consent preferences. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings panel.
- Consent storage cookie: Stores your cookie preference selections so we do not ask for consent on every visit. Duration: twelve months.
- Session management cookie: Maintains your session state during navigation. Duration: session.
- Security cookie: Helps protect against cross-site request forgery and other security threats. Duration: session.
4.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. This data helps us improve website structure, content relevance, and user experience. Analytics cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
- Page view tracking: Records which pages are visited, time spent on each page, and navigation paths. Duration: up to twenty-four months.
- Traffic source analysis: Identifies how visitors arrived at our website, such as through search engines or direct visits. Duration: up to twenty-four months.
- Device and browser analytics: Collects information about the device type, screen resolution, and browser used to access our site. Duration: up to twenty-four months.
4.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver content that is more relevant to your interests and to measure the effectiveness of our informational campaigns. These cookies may track your browsing activity across different websites. Marketing cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.
- Interest-based content delivery: Helps display program and event information aligned with pages you have previously viewed on our site. Duration: up to twelve months.
- Campaign performance measurement: Tracks whether visitors who viewed our informational content subsequently visited related pages. Duration: up to six months.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and analyze usage. These third parties may include analytics providers and content delivery networks. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those providers. We select third-party partners carefully and require them to handle data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
We do not control the placement of cookies by third parties on their own websites, even when those sites are linked from our pages. We encourage you to review the cookie policies of any third-party sites you visit.
6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we rely on the following legal bases for cookie placement:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website, and exemption from consent requirements for essential cookies.
- Analytics cookies: Your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie consent banner or settings panel.
- Marketing cookies: Your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie consent banner or settings panel.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options: Accept All, Reject, and Cookie Settings. You may accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category using the Cookie Settings panel.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again. Alternatively, you may contact us at assist@charmingsieve.world to request assistance with updating your preferences.
Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only certain cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect website functionality, and disabling analytics or marketing cookies will limit our ability to improve your experience based on usage patterns.
7.1 Browser-Specific Instructions
For guidance on managing cookies in popular browsers, consult the help documentation for Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, or Microsoft Edge. Each browser provides settings for viewing stored cookies, blocking third-party cookies, and clearing cookie data.
8. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different lifespans. Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they reach their expiration date or you delete them manually. Our consent storage cookie is retained for twelve months, after which we will request renewed consent. Analytics cookies are retained for up to twenty-four months. Marketing cookies are retained for up to twelve months. We review cookie retention periods regularly and adjust them to align with our data minimization principles.
9. Data Collected Through Cookies
Cookies may collect personal data including IP addresses, device identifiers, browsing behavior, and referral information. This data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymized where possible. Marketing data is used solely for delivering relevant informational content about our group cycling programs and events.
10. International Visitors
Our website is operated from the United States. If you visit from the European Economic Area, United Kingdom, or other regions with specific cookie consent requirements, we present a consent banner compliant with those requirements before placing non-essential cookies. Your consent preferences are stored and respected on subsequent visits.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable laws, or our organizational practices. When we make material changes, we update the date at the top of this page and may request renewed consent where required. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
12. Your Rights
In connection with data collected through cookies, you have the rights described in our Privacy Policy, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights, contact us at assist@charmingsieve.world or +1 415-683-5654.
13. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, contact:
Charmingsieve
124 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
Phone: +1 415-683-5654
Email: assist@charmingsieve.world
Website: charmingsieve.world