This Cookie Policy explains how Durmaz Handels GmbH, operating www.hatorganica.com under the name hatorganica, uses Cookies and similar information stored on or accessed from visitors’ devices.
We operate from Germany and provide our services to customers in Europe. This Cookie Policy is intended to comply with applicable German and European data protection and privacy requirements, including the requirements applicable to Cookies and similar technologies.
Durmaz Handels GmbH is responsible for the operation of www.hatorganica.com and for the Cookies placed by the website where applicable.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files or similar information that may be stored on a visitor’s computer, mobile phone or other device when visiting a website.
Cookies can allow a website to remember information about a visitor’s session, preferences or previous choices.
Some Cookies are necessary for the website to function as requested. Other Cookies are used only where the visitor has provided the required consent.
3. Cookie Consent
When you visit www.hatorganica.com, a Cookie banner may be displayed to provide information about our use of Cookies and to allow you to make a choice.
Non-essential Cookies are used only after you have selected “Accept” on our Cookie banner where consent is legally required.
Your continued browsing of the website does not by itself constitute consent to non-essential Cookies.
You may choose whether to accept non-essential Cookies. Refusing such Cookies does not prevent you from using functions of the website that do not depend on those Cookies.
Where consent is required, it may be withdrawn at any time. Withdrawal of consent will not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
We may use the following categories of Cookies:
4.1 Essential Cookies
Essential Cookies are used where they are necessary for the operation of the website or for a service specifically requested by the visitor.
These Cookies may support functions such as:
Maintaining a shopping session;
Remembering necessary website settings;
Supporting checkout functions;
Maintaining basic website functionality; and
Recording the visitor’s Cookie preference where necessary.
Where an Essential Cookie falls within a statutory exception to the consent requirement, it may be used without prior consent.
Typical retention period: Session-based or for a limited period reasonably required for the relevant function.
4.2 Preference Cookies
Preference Cookies may remember choices made by visitors, such as selected website preferences.
These Cookies are used only where the applicable legal requirements for their use have been satisfied.
Typical retention period: Up to 6 months, unless a shorter period is appropriate for the relevant function.
4.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics Cookies may be used to understand general website usage, such as which pages are visited and how visitors interact with the website.
Analytics Cookies are non-essential unless a particular Cookie qualifies for a statutory exception.
Where consent is required, these Cookies are activated only after the visitor selects “Accept” on our Cookie banner.
Typical retention period: Up to 12 months, unless a shorter period is appropriate for the relevant purpose.
4.4 Payment-Related Cookies
Certain Cookies or similar information may be used in connection with payment processing.
Where payment-related Cookies are provided or controlled by Stripe, they are third-party Cookies or similar technologies associated with Stripe’s payment services.
Such Cookies may be used to support payment processing, transaction handling, payment authentication, fraud monitoring and related payment functions.
Where consent is required by applicable law, the relevant Cookie or similar technology will not be activated before the required consent has been obtained.
The applicable retention period may vary according to the function of the relevant Cookie or information and the requirements of the payment service.
5. Third-Party Cookies and Stripe
Some Cookies or similar technologies may be placed or accessed by third-party service providers used in connection with particular website functions.
For payment-related services, Stripe may process or place Cookies and similar information in connection with its payment services.
Stripe is the payment service provider used for transactions on www.hatorganica.com. Stripe’s processing activities may involve different data protection roles depending on the relevant processing activity.
Third-party Cookies are subject to the applicable purposes and retention periods of the relevant third-party service.
Further information about Stripe’s privacy practices is available in Stripe’s applicable privacy documentation.
6. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookie retention periods depend on the purpose and type of Cookie.
We apply retention periods that are appropriate for the relevant purpose rather than using one universal retention period for all Cookies.
The following periods may apply:
Cookie Category
Typical Retention
Essential session Cookies
Until the browsing session ends
Essential functional Cookies
For the period reasonably required for the relevant function
Preference Cookies
Up to 6 months
Analytics Cookies
Up to 12 months
Cookie consent preference
Up to 6 months, or another appropriate period required to remember the visitor’s choice
Payment-related Cookies
According to the relevant payment function and applicable provider requirements
These periods are intended to reflect the purpose for which the relevant information is used. Where a shorter retention period is sufficient, the shorter period may be applied.
Cookies may also be deleted earlier if they are no longer required for their stated purpose.
The retention of personal data associated with Cookies is subject to applicable data protection requirements concerning storage limitation.
7. Cookie Consent Records
Where consent is required, we may retain information necessary to record and demonstrate the Cookie choice made by the visitor.
Such information may include the date of the consent decision, the Cookie categories selected and information necessary to administer or verify the consent record.
Typical retention period: Up to 6 months, after which the Cookie preference may be requested again, unless a different period is required or permitted under applicable law.
The purpose of retaining the consent record is to administer the visitor’s Cookie preferences and demonstrate the applicable consent status where necessary.
8. Withdrawal and Management of Cookie Choices
You may withdraw or change your Cookie preferences at any time through the Cookie management function provided on www.hatorganica.com, where available.
You may also manage Cookies through your browser settings.
When consent is withdrawn, relevant non-essential Cookies will no longer be used for future activity to the extent required by applicable law. Previously stored Cookies may remain on the device until they expire or are removed through the available Cookie management or browser controls.
9. Cookies and Personal Data
Not every Cookie necessarily identifies an individual. However, information obtained through Cookies may constitute personal data where it can be associated with an identifiable person.
Where Cookie-related information constitutes personal data, Durmaz Handels GmbH processes it in accordance with applicable German and European data protection requirements, including the GDPR where applicable.
The purposes and legal bases for processing personal data are explained further in our Privacy Policy.
10. Data Minimisation and Storage Limitation
We use Cookies and related information only for purposes that are relevant to the operation and use of www.hatorganica.com.
Cookie-related information is not retained for longer than reasonably required for its stated purpose, subject to applicable legal obligations.
Where information is no longer required and there is no legal basis for continued retention, it will be deleted, anonymised or otherwise handled in accordance with applicable data protection requirements.
11. European Data Protection Requirements
Our Cookie practices take account of applicable German and European requirements concerning access to information stored on users’ devices and the processing of personal data.
In Germany, Section 25 of the Telecommunications-Digital-Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG) generally requires prior consent for storing information on or accessing information from a user’s terminal equipment, unless a statutory exception applies.
The European Data Protection Board also states that non-essential Cookies generally require informed consent and that consent should be based on a clear affirmative action.
Accordingly, our Cookie banner is intended to provide visitors with a clear choice regarding non-essential Cookies.
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
