Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 18, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Furlunie (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) and applicable EU and German laws.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website.
They allow the website to recognize your device, ensure basic functionality, improve performance, and provide analytics.

Cookies may be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser), or

  • Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the proper operation of our website and cannot be disabled.

They enable:

  • Website security

  • Shopping cart functionality

  • Checkout and payment processing

  • Order authentication and fraud prevention

Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests) and, where applicable, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (contract performance).

2.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve usability and performance.

We use:

  • Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled

Collected data may include:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device and browser type

Data is processed in aggregated form and does not directly identify you.

Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

You may withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or browser settings.

2.3 Functional Cookies (Optional)

Functional cookies allow enhanced features such as:

  • Remembering language or region preferences

  • Saving user settings

These cookies are only used if you provide consent.

Legal basis:
Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).

3. Shopify Cookies

Our online store is hosted by Shopify Inc., which uses cookies that are necessary to provide the e-commerce functionality.

These cookies support:

  • Secure checkout

  • Shopping cart persistence

  • Fraud detection

  • Session management

Shopify processes this data in accordance with its own privacy and security standards and under GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.

4. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to Shopify cookies, third-party cookies may be set by:

  • Analytics providers (e.g. Google)

  • Payment providers during checkout

We do not use cookies for targeted advertising or profiling without your explicit consent.

5. Cookie Consent and Management

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner.

You can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Customize your cookie preferences

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner or your browser settings.

6. How to Control Cookies

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings.
Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

Instructions for managing cookies are available in your browser’s help section.

7. Data Transfers Outside the EEA

Some cookies may involve data transfers outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where applicable, such transfers are protected by:

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Adequacy decisions issued by the European Commission

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal or technical changes.
The latest version will always be available on our website with the updated date shown above.

9. Contact

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

Email: furlunie@gmail.com