1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy applies to the website flushingclear.world operated by Flushingclear, located at 1221 South Congress Avenue, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78704, USA. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process personal data.
By continuing to use our website after being presented with our cookie consent banner, you acknowledge that you have been informed about our use of cookies as described in this policy. You may manage your preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on our website.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website owners.
Cookies may be "session cookies" that are deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services integrated into the website ("third-party cookies").
Similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags may also be used on our website. References to "cookies" in this policy include these similar technologies unless otherwise specified.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation, secure access, and cookie consent management. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and cannot be disabled through our cookie settings, as the website would not function correctly without them.
Examples of strictly necessary cookies on our website include:
- Cookie consent preference storage (records your Accept, Reject, or custom settings)
- Session management cookies for form security
- Load balancing cookies for website performance
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 allow us to count visits, identify traffic sources, and understand which pages are most and least popular. This information helps us improve our website structure and content.
Analytics cookies are only placed on your device if you provide consent through our cookie banner or cookie settings panel. If you reject non-essential cookies, analytics cookies will not be activated.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be used to track visitors across websites and display relevant advertisements. These cookies collect information about your browsing habits to build a profile of your interests. Marketing cookies require your explicit consent before activation.
Currently, our website groups analytics and marketing cookies under a single preference toggle in our cookie settings. If we implement separate marketing tracking in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly.
4. Purpose of Cookie Usage
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Website Functionality: Ensuring our website operates correctly and securely
- Preference Storage: Remembering your cookie consent choices and settings
- Performance Analysis: Understanding how visitors navigate and use our website
- Content Improvement: Identifying popular content areas and areas needing enhancement
- User Experience: Optimizing page load times and responsive behavior
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information such as financial data, health information, or precise geolocation without your explicit consent.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may include analytics providers, content delivery networks, and icon font services. Third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of those providers.
We carefully select third-party services that maintain appropriate data protection standards. However, we do not control the placement or behavior of third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of any third-party services you interact with through our website.
6. Cookie Retention Periods
Different cookies have different retention periods depending on their purpose:
- Session Cookies: Deleted automatically when you close your browser
- Consent Preference Cookies: Stored for up to 12 months to remember your choices
- Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for 6 to 26 months, depending on the analytics provider
- Marketing Cookies: Retention periods vary by provider, generally up to 24 months
After the retention period expires, cookies are automatically deleted from your device. You may also delete cookies manually at any time through your browser settings.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies on our website:
7.1 Cookie Consent Banner
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: Disables all non-essential cookies; only strictly necessary cookies remain active
- Cookie Settings: Opens a detailed panel where you can toggle individual cookie categories
7.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View cookies stored on your device
- Delete individual or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific or all websites
- Set preferences for first-party versus third-party cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website and other sites you visit. Refer to your browser's help documentation for specific instructions on managing cookies.
7.3 Changing Your Preferences
You may change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again. Alternatively, you can contact us to request assistance with updating your preferences.
8. Legal Basis for Cookie Usage
Under the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive, our legal bases for using cookies are:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest in providing a functional website (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
- Analytics and Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a) and ePrivacy Directive Article 5(3))
You may withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
9. Your Rights
In connection with cookies and related data processing, you have the rights described in our Privacy Policy, including the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing of your personal data. To exercise these rights, contact us at assist@flushingclear.world or write to our Austin office address.
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically 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 regularly.
11. Contact Information
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
- Flushingclear
- 1221 South Congress Avenue, Suite 140, Austin, TX 78704, USA
- Phone: +1 737-309-0530
- Email: assist@flushingclear.world
- Website: flushingclear.world