Cookie Policy

Last updated: 04/12/2025
Cookie declaration last updated on 04/12/2025 by Cookiebot

This Cookie Policy explains how Falkin (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our websites and online services (collectively, the “Services”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data more broadly.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to site owners. Cookies can be “first‑party” (set by the website you are visiting) or “third‑party” (set by a domain other than the one you are visiting). “Session” cookies are deleted when you close your browser; “persistent” cookies remain until they expire or are deleted. We also use similar technologies such as local storage.

Legal basis and consent

Under applicable law, we may store cookies on your device without consent only if they are strictly necessary for the operation of our Services. For all other types of cookies (e.g., analytics), we request your consent via our cookie banner and preferences center.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the Cookie Declaration on our website. When contacting us about your consent, please include your Consent ID and the date of your consent (displayed in the preferences center) so we can locate your record.

If you are in the EEA/UK, our legal bases for using cookies include:

• Necessary cookies: legitimate interests (ensuring security and functionality)
• Analytics cookies: consent

If you are in certain U.S. jurisdictions (e.g., CA/VA/CO/CT/UT), we do not “sell” or “share” personal information as defined by applicable law via cookies. You can exercise opt‑out rights via our consent manager where applicable.

How we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies to:

• Ensure the site functions correctly and securely
• Remember your cookie preferences
• Understand how visitors interact with our Services to improve performance and usability

We do not use cookies for interest‑based advertising or to build marketing profiles across third‑party sites. We do not use cookies to collect or infer sensitive categories of data.

Cookie categories we use

1) Strictly Necessary (Required)

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning and security of the Services and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Domain: falkin.com
Name: CookieConsent
Purpose: Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain
Maximum Storage Duration: 1 year
Type: HTTP Cookie
Provider: Cookiebot

2) Statistics / Analytics (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Services by collecting information in a pseudonymous and aggregated form. We use the insights to improve content and performance. These cookies are only set if you consent.

Vendor: Amplitude
Category: Analytics
Storage: HTML Local Storage (e.g., amplitude_id_*, session identifiers, last event time, counters, campaign/referrer parameters)
Purpose: Maintains analytics sessions, recognizes returning devices, measures product usage, and attributes traffic sources. Data is pseudonymous and used to analyze usage patterns; we do not use analytics data for targeted advertising.
Maximum Storage Duration: Persistent (retained until cleared by the user/browser or expired per vendor policies)
Type: Local Storage
Data Minimization and Safeguards: We configure Amplitude to limit collection to product analytics signals, avoid sensitive fields, and respect user consent. IP addresses are handled per vendor’s regional settings where available, and we enable privacy‑enhancing controls when offered.

Note: Some cookies or storage items may be set by third‑party services that appear on our pages. These third parties may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. We do not permit third‑party ad tracking pixels.

Managing cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via our Cookie Declaration (preferences center). Most web browsers also allow control of cookies through settings. If you block certain cookies (especially Necessary cookies), parts of the site may not function properly.

Links for common browsers:

• Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
• Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Edge: edge://settings/content/cookies

We also endeavor to honor Global Privacy Control (GPC) signals for applicable choices in supported regions and contexts where technically feasible.

Data retention

Cookie and local storage durations are listed above. Analytics data retention within our analytics platform is configured to retain only as long as necessary for the stated purposes, after which it is aggregated or deleted. You can clear cookies and local storage at any time via your browser settings.

Children’s privacy

Our Services are not directed to children under 16. We do not knowingly place non‑essential cookies on devices of users identified as under 16 in jurisdictions where consent is required from a parent or guardian for such cookies.

Security and integrity (for a security technology provider)

• We prioritize security and privacy‑by‑design in our use of cookies and analytics.
• We restrict cookies to first‑party domains where feasible, avoid third‑party tracking, and disable cross‑site tracking features.
• We regularly review and minimize analytics events and fields to reduce the risk of collecting personal or sensitive data.
• We maintain access controls and audit logging for analytics configurations and data exports.
• We do not use analytics cookies for behavioral advertising or profiling across sites.
• We vet vendors for security and privacy posture and execute data protection agreements where required.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. When we make material changes, we will update the “Last updated” date and, where required by law, request your consent again for non‑essential cookies.

Contact us

To learn more about who we are, how to contact us, and how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy. If you contact us regarding your cookie consent, please include your Consent ID and the date shown in the preferences center.