1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Hookloomkit uses cookies and similar technologies when visitors access https://www.hookloomkit.com.
Cookies are small files stored on a visitor’s device that may help a website remember preferences, maintain essential functions, understand website usage and support payment-related processes.
This policy is intended to be read alongside our Privacy Policy and applies to visitors accessing our website from Germany and other eligible European destinations.
Brand Name: Hookloomkit
Website: www.hookloomkit.com
Contact Email: crochet@hookloomkit.com
The registered company identified above is responsible for the use of cookies by Hookloomkit on this website, subject to the respective roles of any independent third-party service providers.
2. Applicable Legal Requirements
Our use of cookies and similar technologies is governed by applicable German and European legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant German rules implementing European requirements on access to information stored on users’ devices.
Where consent is required, non-essential cookies are activated only after the visitor has given valid consent. Consent must be freely given, specific, informed and expressed through a clear affirmative action.
Cookies that are strictly necessary for a service explicitly requested by the visitor, or for another purpose permitted by applicable law, may be used without consent where the relevant legal conditions are met.
3. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
Depending on the website functions being used, cookies may fall into the following categories.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies support functions required for the website or a service requested by the visitor. They may be used for purposes such as maintaining a session, remembering essential checkout information or recording cookie consent preferences.
Where these cookies meet the applicable legal exemption, prior consent is not required.
3.2 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies may remember choices such as language or other website settings. Where these cookies are not strictly necessary, they are activated only after the visitor has consented.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies may help us understand how visitors use the website, including which pages are visited and how website functions perform.
These cookies are used only after the visitor has selected “Accept” on our Cookie banner where consent is required by law.
3.4 Payment-Related Third-Party Cookies
Our checkout may use Stripe for payment processing. In connection with payment functions, Stripe may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes associated with payment processing, fraud prevention, session management or other functions described in its applicable privacy information.
Stripe is an independent payment service provider and is not a business partner of Hookloomkit. The processing of information by Stripe is subject to the applicable arrangements and Stripe’s own privacy information.
Where Stripe-related cookies or similar technologies are not strictly necessary under applicable law, they will be used only after the visitor has given the required consent through our Cookie banner. Where a specific payment-related technology qualifies for a legal exemption, it may be used only to the extent permitted by that exemption.
4. Cookie Consent Banner and Visitor Choices
When visitors first access our website, a Cookie banner allows them to make a choice about the use of non-essential cookies.
Non-essential cookies are used only after the visitor selects “Accept” on our Cookie banner and gives the required consent.
Visitors should be able to decline non-essential cookies or manage their preferences through the consent controls provided on the website. Declining non-essential cookies should not prevent access to functions that do not require those cookies, although certain optional features may not operate as intended.
Closing the banner, continuing to browse or remaining inactive does not constitute consent to non-essential cookies.
Visitors may withdraw or change their cookie preferences at any time through the available cookie settings control, where provided. Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before consent was withdrawn.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies are retained for different periods according to their purpose and configuration. We apply retention periods that are appropriate to the relevant function and applicable legal requirements.
The following periods describe our intended retention approach:
| Cookie category | Intended retention period |
|---|---|
| Essential session cookies | Until the browsing session ends, unless a shorter or different period is required for the relevant function |
| Consent preference cookies | Up to 6 months before the consent choice is requested again, unless an earlier renewal is required |
| Preference cookies | For the period needed to remember the relevant setting, generally no longer than 6 months unless a longer period is justified and permitted |
| Analytics cookies | For the period specified in the applicable cookie configuration, generally no longer than 13 months where consent is required |
| Payment-related third-party cookies | For the period determined by the relevant payment function and the applicable third-party configuration, subject to legal requirements |
These periods are not universal statutory retention periods prescribed by German or EU law. The appropriate period depends on the purpose, the cookie’s actual configuration and the legal basis for its use.
Where a cookie is no longer required for its stated purpose, it should no longer be retained or used for that purpose. Visitors can also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings, although doing so may affect certain website functions.
6. Personal Data and Cookie Information
Some cookies or similar technologies may collect information such as online identifiers, device or browser details, session information, consent choices and interactions with website functions.
Where such information constitutes personal data, it is handled in accordance with applicable data protection law and our Privacy Policy.
We use information obtained through cookies only for the purposes disclosed to visitors and in accordance with the applicable legal basis. Where consent is required, the relevant processing will not begin before valid consent has been obtained.
Further details about the categories of personal data processed, the purposes of processing, data recipients, retention and individual rights are available in our Privacy Policy.
7. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Visitors may use their browser settings to view, restrict or delete cookies stored on their devices.
Browser-level controls operate separately from our Cookie banner. Deleting cookies may remove saved preferences or require visitors to make their cookie choices again. Blocking certain cookies may also affect functions such as checkout sessions or saved settings.
Browser controls do not necessarily withdraw consent records held separately by a website. Where available, visitors should use the website’s cookie settings control to change or withdraw their consent.
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when our website functions, cookie configuration or applicable legal requirements change.
The latest version will be published on our website with its revision date. Where legally required, we will request renewed consent before using cookies for purposes that require consent.