1. Overview and Corporate Identity
This Cookie Policy applies to www.sewcraftory.com (the “Website”).
The Website is owned and operated by DISTRIBUIDORA DE MERCERÍA LA MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V., a corporate entity legally registered in Mexico (Tax Registration Number / RFC: DMM211208RH4), with its registered office located at Juan Manuel 610, Guadalajara, Jalisco, C.P. 44100, Mexico.
This policy explains how we utilize cookies and similar identifiers to ensure site functionality, manage user consent, and process operational data in full compliance with applicable statutory regulations in Mexico and European jurisdictions (including the General Data Protection Regulation / GDPR and ePrivacy Frameworks).
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you browse our Website. They allow the site to recognize your device, store preference parameters, and ensure smooth navigation across pages.
3. Categories of Cookies Used and Retention Periods
In accordance with European data protection guidelines, we classify cookies into two main operational categories:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)
These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website and cannot be switched off in our systems. They enable fundamental capabilities such as page navigation, secure account access, and online checkout functions.
- Consent Requirement: Exempt from prior user consent under ePrivacy regulations as they are strictly required for site function.
- Retention Period: Session-based (deleted automatically when you close your browser) or up to a maximum duration of 12 months for core preference settings.
B. Non-Essential Cookies (Functional and Operational Analytics)
These cookies assist in analyzing how visitors interact with the Website, measuring site performance, and remembering user configuration preferences to enhance browsing functionality.
- Consent Requirement: Implemented exclusively based on prior explicit user consent.
- Retention Period: Retained for a limited operational window, strictly up to 13 months from the date of placement, after which they are automatically purged or require renewed consent.
4. Third-Party Cookies (Payment Processing)
To execute secure digital checkout transactions, our Website incorporates third-party cookie functionality operated directly by our independent payment processing provider, Stripe.
- Processing Partner: Stripe places and reads operational cookies directly on payment pages to verify transaction security, evaluate risk parameters, and prevent transaction-related fraud.
- Data Processing: Information collected via these payment cookies is handled under Stripe’s privacy and security standards, ensuring compliant execution of checkout operations.
5. User Consent and Cookie Banner Controls
We respect your autonomy regarding data privacy. When you visit www.sewcraftory.com for the first time, a statutory Cookie banner is displayed.
- Explicit Consent Mechanism: Non-essential cookies are never placed or loaded on your device by default. Non-essential cookies are activated only after you express explicit agreement by clicking the “Accept” button on our Cookie banner.
- Managing and Withdrawing Consent: You have the full right to modify or withdraw your cookie consent choices at any time. You can also adjust your internet browser settings to block or delete stored cookies. Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect checkout performance and site navigation.
6. Contact for Cookie Policy Inquiries
For any questions regarding our Cookie Policy, your consent preferences, or data protection practices, please contact our administrative team:
- Brand Name: sewcraftory
- Operating Entity Name: DISTRIBUIDORA DE MERCERÍA LA MEXICANA, S.A. DE C.V.
- Tax Registration / RFC: DMM211208RH4
- Registered Address: Juan Manuel 610, Guadalajara, Jalisco, C.P. 44100, Mexico
- Official Email: sewing@sewcraftory.com
- Telephone: +52 8140591221