Cookies Policy for sextasy

Cookie Policy for sextasy 

Last Updated: May 11, 2025

Introduction

At sextasy, we value your privacy and aim to provide a transparent and user-friendly experience on our website https://sextasy.me. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your visit, improve our services, and personalize content. It applies to all users of our website and is part of our commitment to compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), UK GDPR, and the EU ePrivacy Directive.

For details on how we handle other personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have questions, contact us at angela@sextasy.me.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (e.g., computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide insights into how the site is used. Other technologies, such as pixel tags or web beacons, may perform similar functions and are included in this policy under the term “cookies.”

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure  our website operates smoothly (e.g., navigating pages, remembering your settings).
• Analyse website performance and user behaviour to improve our services.
• Personalize  your experience (e.g., tailoring content or promotions).
• Support you in finding content that is most relevant to you.

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies based on their purpose and duration:

1. Essential Cookies

• Purpose: Necessary for the website’s core functionality, such as page navigation, session management, and secure access to forms (e.g., booking consultations).
• Duration: Typically session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until expiry or deletion).
• Example: Cookies that maintain your login status or form submissions.
• Legal Basis: Legitimate interests (essential for website operation).

2. Analytics Cookies

• Purpose: Collect anonymized data on how users interact with our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve performance and user experience.
• Duration: Persistent, typically up to 26 months (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Example: Google Analytics cookies (_ga, _gid) for tracking site usage.
• Legal Basis: Consent (obtained via cookie banner).

3. Marketing Cookies

• Purpose: Enable personalized promotions or ads based on your interests, including      tracking across sites (e.g., social media advertising).
• Duration: Persistent, varying by provider.
• Example: Cookies from platforms like Facebook Pixel or Google Ads.
• Legal Basis: Consent (obtained via cookie banner).

How We Obtain Your Consent

We use a cookie banner to request your consent for non-essential cookies (analytics and marketing) before they are activated. You can:

• Accept All Cookies: Allow all cookie types.
• Reject Non-Essential Cookies: Permit only essential cookies.
• Customize Preferences: Choose specific cookie categories to enable.

You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link on our website. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are necessary for the website’s operation.

Managing Cookies

You can control cookies through:

• Our Cookie Banner: Adjust preferences when you first visit or via the “Cookie Settings” link.
• Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Note that blocking essential cookies may impair website functionality. For guidance, visit: 
  • Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac
• Do Not Track: Our website respects “Do Not Track” signals if enabled in your browser, limiting non-essential tracking.

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are set by third-party services we use, such as:

• Google Analytics: For website usage insights (anonymized data).
• Payment Processors: For secure transactions (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
• Social Media Platforms: For advertising or sharing features (e.g., Facebook Pixel).

These third parties may process data according to their own privacy policies. We ensure they are GDPR-compliant through Data Processing Agreements or Standard Contractual Clauses for international transfers.

Data Collected by Cookies

Cookies may collect:

• Technical Data: IP address (anonymized for analytics), browser type, device type, operating system, and approximate location (e.g., country).
• Usage Data: Pages visited, time spent, links clicked, and referral sources (e.g., social media or search engines).
• Preferences: Settings like language or cookie consent choices.

This data is used to improve our website and services, as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

International Data Transfers

If you are in the EU/UK, some third-party services (e.g., Google Analytics, based in the US) may process cookie data outside the EU/EEA. We ensure GDPR compliance through:

• Standard  Contractual Clauses (SCCs) with third parties.
• Use of providers in countries with adequacy decisions (e.g., UK, where      applicable).
• Robust security measures, such as data encryption.

Your Data Protection Rights

Under GDPR and UK GDPR, you have rights over data collected via cookies, including:

• Right to Access: Request details of cookie-related data we hold.
• Right to Erasure: Request deletion of non-essential cookie data.
• Right to Object: Opt out of analytics or marketing cookies.
• Right to Withdraw Consent: Change cookie preferences at any time.

To exercise these rights, contact us at angela@sextasy.me. For more details, see our Privacy Policy at https://sextasy.me/privacy-policy . You may also lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, such as the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) at https://ico.org.ukor your local EU data protection authority.

Data Security

We protect cookie data with:

• Encryption for sensitive data transfers.
• Secure storage and access controls.
• Regular audits of third-party providers.

If a data breach occurs, we will notify affected users and authorities as required by GDPR.

Data Retention

Cookie data is retained as follows:

• Essential Cookies: Deleted after your session or a set expiry (e.g., 1 year for preferences).
• Analytics Cookies: Up to 26 months (e.g., Google Analytics), then anonymized.
• Marketing Cookies: Varies by provider, deleted upon consent withdrawal.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal or technical changes. Updates will be posted on our website with the revised date. Significant changes will be communicated via email or a website notice.

Contact Us

For questions or to manage your cookie preferences, please contact:

• Email:      angela@sextasy.me
• Website:      https://sextasy.me

Thank you for trusting sextasy with your online experience! 🌟