1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on www.chairguardco.com, operated under the Chairguardco brand.
Brand: Chairguardco
Website: www.chairguardco.com
Email: monitor@chairguardco.com
Chairguardco uses cookies to support website functions, remember visitor preferences and, where authorised, understand how visitors interact with the website.
This policy is intended to operate in accordance with applicable French law, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant European Union rules governing cookies and similar technologies.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on a visitor’s computer, mobile phone or other device when a website is accessed.
Cookies may be set by Chairguardco directly or by third-party service providers whose services are used on the website.
Depending on their purpose, cookies may remain on a device for a limited session or for a defined period after the browser is closed.
3. Categories of Cookies
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies support functions requested by visitors or required for the operation of the website. They may include cookies used to maintain a shopping basket, remember essential website preferences or support the checkout process.
Where these cookies meet the legal exemption criteria, prior consent is not required. They are limited to the purposes for which they are necessary.
3.2 Preference Cookies
Preference cookies remember choices such as language or other website settings.
Where prior consent is required, these cookies will be used only after the visitor has given valid consent through the cookie banner.
3.3 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies may help us understand how visitors use our website, such as which pages are viewed and how visitors navigate between sections.
These cookies will not be activated before consent where consent is required by law.
Where an analytics tool qualifies for an exemption under applicable French rules, it will be configured and used only within the conditions of that exemption.
3.4 Third-Party Cookies and Stripe
Chairguardco uses Stripe to process payments made through the website.
When Stripe services are loaded or used during checkout, Stripe may use cookies or similar technologies for purposes associated with payment processing, fraud prevention, service operation and the handling of payment activity.
These technologies are managed by Stripe in accordance with the applicable service arrangements and Stripe’s privacy and cookie information.
Where a Stripe cookie or similar technology requires prior consent under applicable law, it will not be activated before the required consent has been obtained. Technologies that qualify for a legal exemption may be used only within the scope of that exemption.
The presence, purpose and duration of individual Stripe cookies may depend on the service being used and the checkout configuration.
4. Cookie Consent Banner
When visitors access our website, a cookie banner provides information about cookie use and allows them to make a choice.
Non-essential cookies that require consent will be used only after the visitor clicks “Accept” on the cookie banner.
Visitors must also have an accessible means to refuse non-essential cookies and manage their preferences. Refusing such cookies will not prevent access to website functions that do not depend on them.
Continuing to browse the website, closing the banner or remaining inactive does not constitute consent.
Visitors may withdraw or change their consent at any time through the cookie preference controls made available on the website.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
Cookies are retained only for the period appropriate to their purpose and in accordance with applicable requirements.
The following periods apply as our retention framework:
| Cookie category | Retention period |
|---|---|
| Session cookies | Until the browser session ends, unless a shorter period applies |
| Cookie preference record | Generally 6 months before the visitor is asked to make a fresh choice |
| Non-essential persistent cookies subject to the French CNIL recommendation | No more than 13 months |
| Exempt audience measurement cookies, where all exemption conditions are met | Cookie lifetime generally limited to 13 months |
| Information collected through exempt audience measurement tools | No more than 25 months, subject to periodic review |
| Third-party Stripe cookies | The duration applicable to each cookie, as identified in the relevant Stripe information and website cookie settings |
The 6-month period for recording a visitor’s choice follows the general recommendation of the French data protection authority, CNIL. The 13-month and 25-month periods reflect CNIL recommendations for the relevant categories; they are not a universal statutory lifetime for every cookie.
Where a shorter period is appropriate or required, the shorter period will apply. Cookies will not be retained beyond the period necessary for their stated purpose or beyond any applicable legal limit.
6. Managing Cookie Preferences
Visitors may manage their preferences through the cookie controls provided on www.chairguardco.com.
The available controls should allow visitors to:
- Accept non-essential cookies.
- Refuse non-essential cookies.
- Review cookie categories and their purposes.
- Withdraw or change consent at any time.
Where the website uses a consent management tool, the visitor’s choice will generally be retained for 6 months before a new choice is requested, unless a different period is appropriate under applicable requirements.
Changing browser settings may also allow visitors to remove or restrict cookies. However, removing necessary cookies may affect certain website functions.
7. Personal Data and Privacy
Some cookies and similar technologies may involve information that qualifies as personal data under the GDPR.
Where applicable, personal data obtained through cookies is processed for specified purposes and retained only for the period required for those purposes, subject to applicable legal obligations.
Visitors may have rights under the GDPR, including rights to access, rectify, erase or restrict the processing of personal data, and to object to certain processing where the relevant legal conditions are met.
For further information about the personal data we collect, the legal grounds for processing, data retention, recipients and how to exercise applicable rights, please read our Privacy Policy.
8. Third-Party Information
Where third-party cookies or similar technologies are used, visitors may consult the relevant provider’s privacy and cookie information for further details.
Third-party providers may update their services and cookie practices over time. Chairguardco will review its website cookie information when changes to the services used on the website require an update.
9. Changes to This Policy
Chairguardco may update this Cookie Policy when website functions, cookie practices or applicable legal requirements change.
The latest version will be published at www.chairguardco.com with its revision date.
10. Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Chairguardco
Website: www.chairguardco.com
Email: monitor@chairguardco.com
We aim to respond to enquiries within 24–48 hours.
Thank you for visiting Chairguardco.