This Cookie Policy explains how Washflexible ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at washflexible.world. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" that expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, local storage, and session storage. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.
2. Data Controller
The data controller responsible for cookies and tracking on this website is:
- Company Name: Washflexible
- Address: 303 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, United States
- Email: admin@washflexible.world
- Phone: +1 212-680-1938
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences, submitting forms, or navigating between pages. Strictly necessary cookies do not store personally identifiable information and do not require consent under GDPR.
- Cookie Consent Storage: Stores your cookie preference choices so the consent banner does not appear on every visit. Duration: 12 months.
- Session Management: Maintains your session state during form interactions. Duration: Session.
- Security Cookies: Help detect and prevent security threats and unauthorized access attempts. Duration: Session to 24 hours.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent through our cookie banner or settings panel.
- Page View Tracking: Records which pages are visited, how long users spend on each page, and navigation sequences. Duration: 14 months.
- Traffic Source Analysis: Identifies how visitors arrived at our website (search engines, direct visits, referral links). Duration: 14 months.
- Device and Browser Data: Collects anonymized information about device type, browser version, and screen resolution for compatibility optimization. Duration: 14 months.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These cookies track your browsing activity across websites and are only activated with your explicit consent.
- Advertising Performance: Measures how users interact with advertisements that directed them to our website. Duration: 90 days.
- Remarketing: Enables display of relevant content to users who have previously visited our website. Duration: 90 days.
- Conversion Tracking: Records when a visitor completes a desired action such as submitting a contact form after clicking an advertisement. Duration: 30 days.
4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Under the GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, our legal bases for using cookies are:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website (no consent required).
- Analytics Cookies: Your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie banner or settings panel.
- Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent, obtained through our cookie banner or settings panel.
You may withdraw consent for analytics and marketing cookies at any time by adjusting your preferences through the cookie settings available on our website or by clearing cookies through your browser settings.
5. How to Manage Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options:
- Accept All: Enables all cookie categories including analytics and marketing.
- Reject: Enables only strictly necessary cookies. Analytics and marketing cookies are disabled.
- Cookie Settings: Opens a detailed panel where you can toggle individual cookie categories on or off before saving your preferences.
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again. Your preferences are stored locally on your device and are not shared with third parties except as described in this policy.
6. Browser-Level Cookie Controls
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or collectively.
- Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies.
- Block all cookies entirely (note: this may affect website functionality).
- Configure the browser to notify you when a cookie is being set.
- Enable "Do Not Track" signals, though not all websites respond to these signals.
Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third parties that may set cookies include analytics providers and advertising platforms. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these third parties for information about their practices.
We select third-party providers that demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection regulations and require them to process data only according to our instructions through data processing agreements.
8. Data Collected Through Cookies
Information collected through cookies may include:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- Referring website or search terms
- Browser type, version, and language settings
- Operating system and device type
- Screen resolution and viewport size
- Approximate geographic location based on IP address (city/region level, not precise location)
- Cookie consent preferences and timestamps
This data is used solely for the purposes described in this policy and our Privacy Policy. We do not use cookie data to make automated decisions that produce legal or similarly significant effects on you.
9. Data Retention for Cookie Information
Cookie data retention periods vary by category:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Session duration to 12 months
- Analytics cookies: Up to 14 months from the date of collection
- Marketing cookies: 30 to 90 days from the date of collection
- Consent preference records: 12 months from the date consent was given or updated
After retention periods expire, cookie data is automatically deleted or anonymized.
10. Your Rights
In connection with cookies and the personal data they may collect, you have the rights described in our Privacy Policy, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, object, and withdraw consent. To exercise these rights or ask questions about our cookie practices, contact us at admin@washflexible.world.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was most recently revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
12. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies:
- Email: admin@washflexible.world
- Phone: +1 212-680-1938
- Address: Washflexible, 303 Lafayette St, New York, NY 10012, United States