ZUZANNDESIGN COOKIE POLICY

Last updated: May 13, 2025

This Cookie Policy (the "Policy") explains how ZuzannDESIGN ("we", "our", "us") uses cookies and similar technologies to collect, store, and manage personal data on our website [Your Website URL] (the "Website") in compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR"), the Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 of December 5 on Personal Data Protection and Guarantee of Digital Rights ("LOPDGDD"), and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). By continuing to use our Website, you consent to the use of cookies as outlined in this Policy.

1. Introduction to Cookies

Cookies are small data files stored on your device when you visit a website. These files serve various purposes, including enhancing the functionality of the Website, providing a more personalized browsing experience, analyzing usage patterns, and assisting with advertising and marketing efforts. Cookies can be:

  • First-party cookies: Set by the Website you are visiting.

  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services, such as analytics providers, social media platforms, or advertising networks.

Cookies can be session cookies (which expire once you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a specified period).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

a. Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the operation of the Website. They enable essential features, such as security, network management, and accessibility, and cannot be disabled. These cookies do not collect personal information that can be used for marketing purposes. Examples include:

  • Authentication cookies (to manage user login status)

  • Security cookies (to prevent fraud and ensure site integrity)

b. Performance and Analytics Cookies: These cookies collect information about how visitors interact with the Website. This data helps us to analyze traffic patterns, improve user experience, and ensure the Website’s functionality is optimized. The data collected is anonymized. Examples include:

  • Google Analytics

  • Squarespace Analytics

These cookies allow us to gather statistical data, but they do not store any personally identifiable information.

c. Functional Cookies: These cookies allow the Website to remember user preferences, such as language settings, font size, or region, providing a more tailored user experience. Examples include:

  • Language preference cookies

  • User interface customization cookies

d. Marketing and Advertising Cookies: Marketing cookies are used to track your behavior on our Website and to deliver targeted ads. These cookies can be set by third-party advertising platforms, enabling us to deliver personalized content across different websites or social media platforms. Examples include:

  • Google Ads (AdWords)

  • Facebook Pixel

These cookies help us analyze your behavior, segment audiences, and show you relevant advertisements. They may collect personal data like browsing history, device information, and location.

3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process your personal data related to cookies based on the following legal bases:

  • Consent: We obtain your explicit consent to use non-essential cookies, including performance, functional, and marketing cookies.

  • Legitimate Interest: We may use cookies based on our legitimate interest in improving the functionality of the Website and providing a better user experience (e.g., performance cookies).

  • Contractual Necessity: Essential cookies are necessary for the provision of our services, including website navigation and security.

When you first visit our Website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You may choose to accept or manage your cookie preferences.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our Website may incorporate third-party cookies provided by external service providers. These third parties may use cookies to track your interactions with the Website, gather analytics data, or serve targeted ads. We do not control third-party cookies and are not responsible for their content or practices.

Examples of third-party services include:

  • Google Analytics (to collect anonymized statistics on Website usage)

  • Facebook Pixel (for targeted advertising and remarketing)

  • Google Ads (for marketing purposes)

Each of these third-party services has its own privacy and cookie policies, which you are encouraged to review. Below are links to some of the relevant privacy policies:

By accepting cookies from these third-party services, you acknowledge that we do not control how these cookies are used.

5. Managing and Controlling Cookies

You have the ability to control and manage cookies. Most web browsers provide options to control cookies, including the ability to accept or decline them and to delete them after they have been placed on your device. Please note that disabling cookies may impact the performance and functionality of the Website.

To adjust your cookie settings:

You can also manage your preferences through our cookie consent banner that appears upon your first visit to the Website.

6. Data Retention

We retain data collected through cookies only for the duration necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this Policy. For performance and analytics cookies, data is generally retained for up to 14 months for website optimization. For marketing cookies, data may be retained for up to 2 years, depending on the third-party provider.

Essential cookies are retained for the duration of your session and are deleted once the session ends.

7. International Data Transfers

In cases where cookies are set by third parties located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that adequate safeguards are in place to protect your data. This may include the use of Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or reliance on third parties certified under frameworks such as the EU-U.S. Privacy Shield or EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

If you believe your data is being mishandled, you can file a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Authority (AEPD): https://www.aepd.es.

8. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

In accordance with applicable data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Access your data, including information on cookies stored on your device

  • Withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time

  • Request deletion of cookies (by deleting your browser cookies)

  • Object to the processing of your data for marketing purposes

  • Request rectification if your data is inaccurate

For EU users, you may also lodge a complaint with the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD): https://www.aepd.es.

For California residents, you have the right to request information about the personal data we collect, as outlined in the CCPA.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or relevant legal requirements. We will post the updated Policy on this page, and the changes will take effect immediately upon publication. The date of the most recent update will be shown at the top of the Policy.

10. Contact Us

For any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact us at: hello@zuzanndesign.com.