Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.
How We Use Cookies
Flextag uses cookies for various purposes, including:
- Ensuring basic website functionality and security
- Remembering your login status and preferences
- Analyzing website usage to improve our services
- Measuring the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Always Active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and user authentication. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Examples:
- Session cookies for user authentication
- Security cookies to prevent fraudulent activity
- Load balancing cookies for website performance
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are opened. Flextag counts this itself and keeps the record in its own database; the counting is not run by an outside analytics service. This helps us improve our website and services.
Examples:
- Counting the pages that are opened
- A short-lived identifier that groups the pages opened in one visit
- The campaign a visit arrived from, when a link carries one
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Examples:
- Language preference cookies
- Theme selection cookies
- User interface customization cookies
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our website, including:
- Stripe: For secure payment processing
- Social Media Platforms: For social media integration and sharing features
These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information about their data handling practices.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
- Cookie Banner: When you first visit our site, you can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences.
- Browser Settings: You can configure your browser to refuse cookies or to alert you when cookies are being sent.
Important Note:
Disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic site operation.
Cookie Retention
Different types of cookies are stored for different periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Stored for a specific period (typically 30 days to 2 years)
- Preference Cookies: Stored until you change your preferences or clear your browser data
Your Rights Under GDPR and German Law
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German privacy laws (including TTDSG), you have the following rights:
- The right to be informed about our cookie practices
- The right to consent to or refuse non-essential cookies
- The right to withdraw your consent at any time
- The right to access information about cookies stored on your device
- The right to request deletion of your data
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, please contact us:
Email: privacy@flextag.io
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
