Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. They help websites remember your preferences, understand how you use the site, and improve your experience.

Think of cookies like a bookmark that helps a website remember you—whether that's keeping you logged in, remembering items in your cart, or understanding which pages you find most useful.

1.1 Why We Use Cookies

Heyzl uses cookies and similar technologies to:

1.2 Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use:

• Pixels/Web Beacons: Tiny images that tell us if you opened an email
• Local Storage: Data stored in your browser for faster loading
• Session Storage: Temporary data that clears when you close your browser
• Device Fingerprinting: Limited use for security purposes only

When we say "cookies" in this policy, we generally mean all these technologies.

2. Types of Cookies

Cookies can be categorized in several ways:

2.1 By Duration

2.2 By Source

2.3 By Purpose

We categorize cookies into four main groups:

3. Cookies We Use

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on Heyzl. This list is reviewed and updated regularly.

3.5 Local Storage & Session Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser storage technologies for enhanced functionality:

Local Storage data persists until explicitly cleared. You can clear Local Storage through your browser's developer tools or by clearing all site data in your browser settings.

4. Third-Party Services

We use trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies. Here's who they are and why we use them:

4.1 Analytics & Performance

4.2 Security & Infrastructure

4.3 Marketing & Advertising

4.4 Communication & Support

4.5 Mapping & Location Services

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have control over how cookies are used on Heyzl.

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit Heyzl, you'll see a cookie consent banner that lets you:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies
• Reject Non-Essential: Only allow strictly necessary cookies
• Customize: Choose exactly which categories to enable

You can change your preferences at any time:

5.2 What Happens When You Opt Out?

5.3 Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your consent at any time by:

1. Clicking "Manage Cookie Preferences" (in footer or this page)
2. Adjusting toggles for each category
3. Clicking "Save Preferences"

Your new preferences take effect immediately, though some cookies may persist until they expire or you clear your browser data.

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Here's how for popular browsers:

7. Do Not Track & Global Privacy Control

7.1 Do Not Track (DNT)

"Do Not Track" is a browser setting that sends a signal to websites requesting they not track your activity.

Our Response to DNT:

We respect Do Not Track signals. When we detect a DNT signal:

• We disable non-essential analytics cookies
• We disable marketing/advertising cookies
• We still use strictly necessary cookies for the site to function

7.2 Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Global Privacy Control is a newer standard that communicates your privacy preferences to websites.

Our Response to GPC:

We fully honor GPC signals. When we detect a GPC signal:

• We treat it as a valid opt-out of "sale" or "sharing" under CCPA
• We disable all marketing and advertising cookies
• We disable cross-site tracking
• We limit analytics to aggregated, non-personal data

7.3 How to Enable GPC

GPC is supported in:

• Brave Browser (enabled by default)
• Firefox (with extension)
• DuckDuckGo Browser (enabled by default)
• Privacy Badger extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge)

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

• Changes in the cookies we use
• New regulatory requirements
• Improvements to our practices

8.1 How We Notify You

8.2 Version History