1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how refusial (“we”, “us”, or “our”), accessible via www.refusial.com, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy is designed to comply with applicable statutory requirements, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC as amended).
By accessing or using our website, you are informed about the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and can exercise full control over optional cookies via our consent management interface.
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2. Contact Information
If you have any questions, concerns, or requests regarding this Cookie Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us at:
Brand / Website Subject: refusial
Website: www.refusial.com
Email: trash@refusial.com
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3. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, remember preferences, maintain secure sessions, and optimize website functionality.
Cookies can be categorised based on their duration and provenance:
Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted.
First-Party Cookies: Set directly by refusial.
Third-Party Cookies: Set by external service providers operating on our behalf.
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4. Consent and Control Mechanism
In compliance with European data protection regulations, non-essential cookies are disabled by default.
Strictly Necessary Cookies: Placed automatically as they are essential for the operation and security of the website.
Non-Essential Cookies: Only activated after you give explicit, affirmative consent by clicking the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner.
You retain the right to modify or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings available on our website or via your browser settings.
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5. Categories of Cookies Used
We classify the cookies on our website into the following categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are required for core website functionality, secure navigation, and session management. Without these cookies, basic functionality cannot be provided.
| Cookie Identifier | Purpose | Retention Period | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
refusial_session |
Maintains active visitor session state | Session | First-Party |
cookie_consent_status |
Remembers your preference regarding cookie consent | 365 days | First-Party |
B. Functional & Payment Processing Cookies (Third-Party)
To process payments securely and prevent fraud, our website integrates third-party tools provided by Stripe. Stripe sets essential and functional cookies necessary to authenticate users, facilitate transactions, and detect fraudulent activity during checkout.
| Provider / Cookie Identifier | Purpose | Retention Period | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
Stripe (__stripe_mid, __stripe_sid) |
Fraud detection, prevention, and payment processing security | Up to 1 year | Third-Party (Stripe) |
Note: Third-party cookies set by Stripe are governed directly by Stripe’s Privacy and Cookie policies.
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6. Detailed Retention Periods
Cookies processed on our site adhere to strict storage limitation principles:
1. Session-based retention: Automatically deleted upon closing the browser session.
2. Persistent retention: Kept only for the minimum duration required to fulfill their specific technical or operational purpose, not exceeding 12 months unless required by mandatory statutory obligations.
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7. How to Manage and Disable Cookies
You have complete authority over how cookies are stored on your device:
A. Website Consent Interface
You can update your cookie preferences at any time by accessing the consent settings link situated in the footer of our website.
B. Browser Settings
Most modern internet browsers permit users to manage cookie preferences through their settings. You may configure your browser to reject all cookies or to notify you when a cookie is sent:
Google Chrome: Settings $rightarrow$ Privacy and Security $rightarrow$ Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options $rightarrow$ Privacy & Security $rightarrow$ Cookies and Site Data
Apple Safari: Preferences $rightarrow$ Privacy $rightarrow$ Block all cookies
* Microsoft Edge: Settings $rightarrow$ Cookies and site permissions
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact website functionality and user experience during checkout.
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8. Amendments to This Policy
We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technical enhancements, operational adjustments, or changes in legal compliance requirements. Any revisions will be published directly on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date.