Cookies

Effective date: 1 January 2026 Last updated: 1 January 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how FLINTWRK uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on flintwrk.com (the “Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal data. By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with your settings.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet or other electronic device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies usually contain:

  • The name of the website that created the cookie
  • A unique identifier
  • An expiry date
  • Other information relevant to the cookie’s purpose

Cookies enable websites to recognise your device and remember information about your visit, such as your settings, login status and items in your cart.

3. Types of cookies we use

We use different types of cookies for different purposes:

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as when you choose privacy settings, log in or fill in forms. Purpose:

  • Enable basic functions on the Website
  • Maintain security and prevent fraud
  • Remember your cookie consent settings
  • Authenticate users and maintain login sessions
  • Enable the cart function

Examples:

  • Session cookies for authentication
  • Security cookies to prevent fraud
  • Consent cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

Legal basis: These cookies are necessary to fulfil our agreement with you or to comply with legal obligations. They do not require consent under the GDPR and similar laws.

3.2 Performance and analytics cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the Website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long visitors stay on each page, and whether they receive error messages. Purpose:

  • Analyse traffic and usage patterns on the Website
  • Measure the Website’s performance and speed
  • Identify and fix technical issues
  • Understand how visitors navigate the Website
  • Improve the Website’s design and functionality

Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies
  • Heatmap and session recording tools
  • Performance monitoring cookies
  • A/B testing cookies

Information collected: These cookies usually collect aggregated, anonymised data and do not identify you personally.

3.3 Functional cookies

These cookies enable the Website to remember the choices you make (such as language, region or display preferences) and provide enhanced, personalised features. Purpose:

  • Remember your language and region settings
  • Remember your display preferences (e.g. font size and layout)
  • Provide personalised content and recommendations
  • Remember items in your cart
  • Enable social media features

Examples:

  • Language preference cookies
  • Currency selection cookies
  • Cart cookies
  • User preference cookies

3.4 Targeting and advertising cookies

These cookies are used to show you ads that are relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit how many times you see an ad and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Purpose:

  • Show personalised ads based on your interests
  • Retarget visitors who have previously visited the Website
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
  • Limit ad frequency
  • Build profiles of users’ interests

Examples:

  • Google Ads cookies
  • Facebook Pixel
  • Retargeting cookies
  • Ad network cookies

Third-party cookies: These cookies are often set by third-party advertising networks. We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the third parties’ privacy policies.

3.5 Social media cookies

These cookies are set by social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Pinterest) so that you can share content and use social media features on the Website. Purpose:

  • Enable social sharing buttons
  • Track social media interactions
  • Provide social media login
  • Display social media content on the Website

Third-party cookies: These cookies are controlled by the respective social media platforms and are subject to their privacy policies.

4. Other tracking technologies

In addition to cookies, we use other tracking technologies:

4.1 Web beacons (pixels)

Web beacons are small, transparent image files embedded in web pages or emails. They are used to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened. Purpose:

  • Track email open rates and engagement
  • Monitor page views on the Website
  • Measure the effectiveness of advertising
  • Collect analytics data

4.2 Local storage

Local storage allows websites to store data locally on your device. Unlike cookies, data in local storage does not expire and is not sent to the server with every request. Purpose:

  • Store user settings and preferences
  • Cache data for faster loading
  • Enable offline functionality
  • Store cart data

4.3 Session storage

Session storage is similar to local storage but is deleted when the browser session ends (when you close the browser tab or window). Purpose:

  • Store temporary session data
  • Maintain state during a browser session
  • Enable multi-step forms and processes

4.4 Device fingerprinting

Device fingerprinting involves collecting information about your device’s configuration (browser type, operating system, screen resolution, installed fonts, etc.) to create a unique identifier. Purpose:

  • Detect and prevent fraud
  • Security and authentication
  • Analytics and user tracking

5. First-party and third-party cookies

5.1 First-party cookies

First-party cookies are set directly by our Website (flintwrk.com). We have full control over these cookies and how they are used. Examples:

  • Session cookies for login and authentication
  • Cart cookies
  • Preference cookies
  • Analytics cookies set by us

5.2 Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our Website, usually by third-party service providers, such as analytics platforms, advertising networks and social media platforms. Examples:

  • Google Analytics cookies (google.com)
  • Facebook Pixel (facebook.com)
  • Ad network cookies
  • Social media cookies

We do not control third-party cookies. They are subject to the respective third parties’ privacy policies and cookie policies.

6. Session and persistent cookies

6.1 Session cookies

Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session and remember your actions during a single browser session. Examples:

  • Login session cookies
  • Cart cookies
  • Form data cookies

6.2 Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period (days, months or years), or until you delete them manually. They are used to remember your settings and preferences across multiple visits. Examples:

  • Language preference cookies (usually 1 year)
  • Analytics cookies (usually 2 years)
  • Advertising cookies (usually 30–90 days)
  • “Remember me” cookies (usually 30 days)

7. Specific cookies we use

Below is a list of the main cookies and tracking technologies we use on the Website:

7.1 Necessary cookies

Cookie name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains the user session and login status Session
cart_token Stores the contents of the cart 14 days
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent settings 1 year
csrf_token Security token that prevents cross-site request forgery Session

7.2 Analytics cookies

Cookie name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Limits request rate 1 minute

7.3 Advertising cookies

Cookie name Provider Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Tracks visits across websites for advertising 90 days
fr Facebook Delivers ads and measures their effectiveness 90 days
IDE Google DoubleClick Shows targeted ads 1 year

Note: This is not an exhaustive list. Additional cookies may be set by third-party services integrated on the Website.

8. How to manage your cookie settings

You have several options for managing and controlling cookies:

8.1 Cookie consent tool

When you first visit the Website, you will see a cookie consent banner that lets you accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your settings at any time by clicking the “Cookie settings” link in the Website footer.

8.2 Browser settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can configure your browser to:

  • Block all cookies
  • Only block third-party cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close the browser
  • Receive a warning before a cookie is set
  • Delete specific cookies

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and site data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
  • Opera: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies

You can find more information about managing cookies in your browser at: www.allaboutcookies.org

8.3 Opt-out tools

You can opt out of certain types of cookies using the following tools:

8.4 Mobile device settings

Mobile devices have settings that let you limit ad tracking:

  • iOS: Settings > Privacy > Tracking > Allow Apps to Request to Track (disable)
  • Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of personalised ads

8.5 Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers offer a “Do Not Track” signal (DNT) that asks websites not to track your browsing activity. There is currently no industry standard for how DNT signals should be handled. Our Website does not currently respond to DNT signals, but we respect the settings you choose through our cookie consent tool.

9. Consequences of disabling cookies

If you disable or reject cookies, some features of the Website may not work properly. This applies in particular to the following:

  • You may not be able to log in to your account
  • The cart may not work properly
  • Your settings and preferences may not be saved
  • Some pages may not display correctly
  • You may see less relevant ads
  • We may not be able to provide personalised content

Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled because they are essential for the Website to function. If you block these cookies, you may not be able to use certain features of the Website.

10. Third-party cookie policies

We use services from third-party providers that may set cookies on your device. These third parties have their own cookie policies:

We recommend that you read these third parties’ cookie policies to understand how they use cookies and how you can manage your settings.

11. Cookies and personal data

Certain cookies may collect personal data, such as your IP address, device identifiers or browsing history. The collection and use of personal data through cookies is governed by our Privacy Policy. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar privacy laws, we obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies that collect personal data. You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings. More information about how we collect, use and protect personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

12. International transfers of data

Some of the cookies and tracking technologies we use are provided by third-party providers outside the country where you live. This means that data collected by these cookies may be transferred to, stored in and processed in other countries, including the United States, the EU and other jurisdictions. When we transfer personal data collected through cookies to other countries, we ensure that the necessary safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

13. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in how we use cookies, changes in technology or changes in legal requirements. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of the policy. If we make material changes to this policy, we will notify you by posting a notice on the Website or by other appropriate means. We encourage you to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies and tracking technologies.

14. Contact us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at: FLINTWRK Privacy email: privacy@flintwrk.com General email: info@flintwrk.com Website: www.flintwrk.com We will respond to your inquiry within a reasonable time.

15. Your rights

Depending on the jurisdiction you are in, you may have certain rights relating to cookies and the personal data they collect:

  • Right to consent: You have the right to give or refuse consent to non-essential cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by changing your cookie settings
  • Right of access: You can request information about the data collected through cookies
  • Right to erasure: You can request that data collected through cookies be deleted
  • Right to object: You can object to the use of cookies for certain purposes, such as marketing

To exercise your rights, you can contact us at privacy@flintwrk.com or use the cookie management tools described in this policy. More information about your privacy rights can be found in our Privacy Policy.