Welcome to Breezecatchpod (“Breezecatchpod”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used when you visit www.breezecatchpod.com (the “Website”). It has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”), the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended), and other applicable data protection requirements.
Breezecatchpod operates this Website and is responsible for the cookies placed on your device, except for certain third-party cookies described below. We strictly respect your privacy and do not sell your personal data or cookie information to any third parties.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your browser or device when you visit a website. They help the Website function correctly, remember your preferences where applicable, and provide information about how visitors use the Website.
Cookies may be:
- Session Cookies – removed automatically when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies – remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
2. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a Cookie Banner.
- Only after you freely choose to click the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner do we place non-essential cookies on your device.
- If you decline or close the banner without accepting, only cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the Website will be used.
- You may change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings available on the Website.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to function properly. They enable essential features such as page navigation, shopping basket functionality, customer login sessions (where applicable), and secure checkout operations. These cookies do not require prior consent under applicable European legislation.
- Typical retention period: Session duration; or up to 12 months, depending on operational requirements.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make, such as language preferences or cookie consent selections. These cookies are only placed after your consent.
- Typical retention period: Up to 6 months.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting aggregated, anonymous information regarding page usage and visitor behaviour. These cookies are activated only after your consent.
- Typical retention period: Up to 13 months, after which information is refreshed or removed in accordance with applicable guidance.
Third-Party and Payment Cookies
Some functions of the Website rely on carefully selected, authorized third-party service providers.
During the checkout process, payment-related cookies are processed by our authorized payment gateway partners (such as Stripe). These cookies are strictly necessary for secure payment processing, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and session management. These third-party cookies are managed by the respective payment processors in accordance with their own strict privacy and security standards.
4. Cookie Retention Periods
Unless removed earlier by you through your browser settings, cookies are retained as follows:
| Cookie Category | Typical Retention Period |
| Strictly Necessary Cookies | Session or up to 12 months |
| Preference Cookies | Up to 6 months |
| Analytics Cookies | Up to 13 months |
| Cookie Consent Record | Up to 6 months |
| Third-Party Payment Cookies | Governed by the authorized payment processor |
Retention periods are periodically reviewed to ensure they remain appropriate and proportionate for their intended purposes.
5. Managing Cookies
You may manage cookies in several ways:
- Accept or decline non-essential cookies through our Cookie Banner;
- Update your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings available on the Website;
- Configure your browser to delete or block cookies entirely.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect certain essential Website functions, including the ability to complete a purchase.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect operational, legal, or regulatory developments. The latest version will always be published on this Website together with its effective date.
7. Contact
If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, our use of cookies, or your data privacy, please contact our support team:
Breezecatchpod
- Website: www.breezecatchpod.com
- Email: freshener@breezecatchpod.com