Cookie Policy

1. General Provisions

This Cookie Policy governs the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on www.bathvella.com (the “Website”). Operating as a registered commercial entity based in Germany, www.bathvella.com utilizes cookies in strict compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (Gesetz über den Datenschutz und den Schutz der Privatsphäre in der Telekommunikation und bei digitalen Diensten – TTDSG), and relevant European data protection standards.

2. Consent Mechanism and Cookie Banner

In accordance with European legal requirements, when you first visit www.bathvella.com, a prominent cookie banner is displayed. Non-essential cookies and tracking mechanisms are strictly disabled by default. We deploy non-essential cookies exclusively after the user has explicitly clicked the “Accept” button on our cookie banner to grant affirmative consent. You retain the freedom to decline or adjust your cookie preferences at any time.

3. Types and Retention Periods of Cookies

Cookies utilized on our Website are categorized according to their function and operational duration:

Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies: These cookies are indispensable for the basic technical functioning, security, and navigation of www.bathvella.com. They enable core features such as session management and page access. These cookies do not require prior consent and are stored temporarily as session cookies (expiring when you close your browser) or for a maximum duration of 12 months where persistent technical identification is required.
Functional and Analytics Cookies: These cookies assist in optimizing Website performance and remembering user preferences. They are activated only upon your explicit consent via our cookie banner and are retained for a maximum duration of 12 months, after which they are automatically deleted.

4. Third-Party Cookies and Payment Processing

Certain cookies or tracking technologies integrated into our checkout and financial transaction infrastructure are managed by third parties. Specifically, third-party cookies associated with secure payment processing are handled by Stripe as our payment processor. These third-party elements assist in fraud detection, transaction security, and regulatory compliance during the checkout process. Stripe processes data under its own regulatory compliance frameworks. Non-essential third-party analytics or marketing cookies are never initialized without your prior active consent via our cookie banner.

5. Management and Deletion of Cookies

You possess full administrative control over cookie deployment. Beyond utilizing our website cookie banner options, you can configure your browser settings to restrict, block, or delete cookies at any time. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impact the technical functionality and browsing experience of www.bathvella.com.

6. Contact Information

For any inquiries regarding our Cookie Policy or data protection practices, please contact our administrative team at: