Introduction
At Alpine Essentials, we use cookies to ensure that our website functions properly, to improve your browsing experience, and to analyze how visitors use our site. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which types we use, and how you can manage your cookie preferences. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject optional cookies in accordance with GDPR regulations.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site recognize your device, remember your preferences, and improve performance. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others are used for analytics, personalization, or marketing.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the core functionality of the website and cannot be disabled. They enable features such as the shopping cart, secure checkout, account login, and website security. Without these cookies, our webshop cannot operate properly.
Analytics Cookies
To understand how visitors use our website, we use analytics tools such as Google Analytics (with IP anonymization if enabled in your plugin). These cookies help us measure traffic, track page interactions, and improve overall performance. Analytics cookies are only activated if you give your consent through the cookie banner.
Functional Cookies
These cookies help remember your preferences, such as language settings or items left in your shopping cart. They enhance usability but are not strictly necessary for the website to work.
Marketing Cookies
If enabled, marketing cookies allow us to show personalized advertisements or measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They may be set by third-party services such as Google Ads, Meta (Facebook), or other advertising networks. These cookies are only used when you actively accept them.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you visit Alpine Essentials for the first time, a cookie banner appears that allows you to accept or reject optional cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Essential cookies cannot be disabled because they are required for the site to function.
You can update or withdraw your consent at any time by using the cookie settings link typically included in your website’s footer or cookie banner plugin.
You may also adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies. However, doing so may affect functionality, such as adding items to the cart or completing checkout.
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies used on our website come from trusted third-party service providers, including but not limited to:
- Google Analytics (visitor statistics)
- Mollie (secure payment processing cookies)
- CDN or hosting providers (performance and security)
- Marketing platforms (if enabled)
These third parties may use cookies to provide their services, analyze performance, or deliver personalized content. They do not receive personal data unless you consent to such cookies through the banner.
Data Protection
Any personal data collected through cookies is handled according to our Privacy Policy. We only process data for legitimate purposes, store it securely, and ensure compliance with GDPR requirements.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website functionality or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page and will include an updated revision date.