Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions. This helps improve your browsing experience and allows websites to remember your settings and preferences.

2. How We Use Cookies

MAAS ELEKTRO uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website (maaselektrocoffee.com) to enhance your experience, analyze website usage, and support our business operations. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

• Purpose: Enable core functionality, maintain security, and remember your preferences
• Examples: Session management, form submission, security tokens
• Retention: Session-based or up to 1 year

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preferences or region.

• Purpose: Remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
• Examples: Language settings, region preferences, accessibility options
• Retention: Up to 1 year

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

• Purpose: Analyze website traffic, user behavior, and website performance
• Examples: Page views, time on site, bounce rates, popular content
• Retention: Up to 2 years
• Third-Party Services: May include services like Google Analytics (if implemented)

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and track campaign performance. Currently, we do not use marketing cookies on our website, but this category is available for future use.

• Purpose: Deliver targeted advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
• Examples: Ad targeting, conversion tracking, remarketing
• Retention: Up to 2 years
• Status: Currently not in use

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our website. These may include:

• Netlify Forms: Essential cookies for form submission functionality
• Payment Processors: If you make payments through our website, payment processors may set cookies for transaction security
• Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): Cookies to optimize content delivery and website performance

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please review the privacy and cookie policies of these third-party services for more information.

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. These are essential for website functionality during your visit.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. These help us recognize you when you return to our website.

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to accept or reject cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website's features.

6.1 Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to instructions for popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.2 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Consent to all cookie categories (Essential, Analytics, Functional, Marketing)
• Reject Non-Essential: Only allow essential cookies required for website functionality
• Customize: Choose which specific cookie categories you want to enable

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in the footer of any page on our website.

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of certain third-party analytics cookies by visiting:

• Google Analytics Opt-Out (if Google Analytics is implemented)
• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out
• Your Online Choices

Note: Opting out of cookies may impact your experience on our website, as some features may not function properly without certain cookies.

7. GDPR and CCPA Compliance

7.1 European Union (GDPR)

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies. Under GDPR, we must obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You have the right to:

• Be informed about cookie usage
• Give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies
• Access information about cookies used
• Request deletion of cookie-related data

7.2 California (CCPA)

If you are a California resident, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may apply. You have the right to:

• Know what personal information is collected through cookies
• Opt-out of the sale of personal information (we do not sell personal information)
• Request deletion of personal information collected through cookies
• Non-discrimination for exercising your privacy rights

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites you visit that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. Our website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect your privacy choices through the cookie management options described above.

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last Updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us: