Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Autohaus Korb GmbH (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, www.meadowtote.com. This policy provides clear information regarding the nature, purpose, and duration of the cookies used to ensure a functional browsing experience for our customers interested in our picnic and pet supply collections.
1. Understanding Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. they allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions to improve site functionality and performance.
2. Our Approach to Consent
In accordance with European and international privacy standards, we operate on a “Consent-First” basis for all non-essential cookies.
- Essential Cookies: These are deployed automatically as they are strictly necessary for the technical operation of the website (e.g., maintaining your shopping basket).
- Non-Essential Cookies: We only deploy analytical, functional, or marketing cookies if you proactively click the “Accept” button on our Cookie Banner. You have the right to refuse these cookies or change your preferences at any time.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
To facilitate the sale of our outdoor picnic collections, we use the following categories of cookies:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Required for the administration of the site, including security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be switched off.
- Functionality Cookies: Used to recognise you when you return to our website, enabling us to personalise our content for you and remember your preferences.
- Analytical/Performance Cookies: These allow us to monitor traffic patterns and site usage to improve the technical structure of our platform.
4. Third-Party Cookies and Payment Processing
To ensure the integrity of our commercial transactions, Autohaus Korb GmbH utilises third-party services. Notably, our payment processing is facilitated by Stripe.
Stripe may set cookies on your device to assist with:
- Fraud Prevention: Identifying and preventing unauthorised transactions.
- Payment Authentication: Ensuring that the payment process is executed correctly and securely.
- Service Optimisation: Improving the reliability of the checkout infrastructure.
These third-party cookies are governed by Stripe’s own privacy and cookie policies. By consenting to our cookie usage, you acknowledge that these functional payment cookies are necessary for the completion of your order.
5. Cookie Retention Periods
We adhere to the principle of data minimisation. The duration for which a cookie remains on your device depends on whether it is a “persistent” or “session” cookie:
| Cookie Type | Retention Period | Description |
| Session Cookies | Duration of Visit | These are temporary and expire once you close your browser. |
| Persistent Cookies | 6 to 12 Months | These remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted. We do not retain persistent cookies longer than 12 months for European users, in alignment with EU regulatory guidance. |
6. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage or disable cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of www.meadowtote.com and prevent you from completing a purchase.
7. Accuracy of Information
Autohaus Korb GmbH is committed to providing accurate and up-to-date information regarding our data practices. This policy is reviewed regularly to reflect changes in legal requirements across the European Union and the United States.
8. Contact and Corporate Identity
This website and all associated data processing activities are managed by:
Company Name: Autohaus Korb GmbH
Registered Office: Gaußstraße 2, 68623 Lampertheim, Germany
Commercial Register (HRB): Amtsgericht Darmstadt HRB 61341
Domain: www.meadowtote.com
Email: picnic@meadowtote.com
Telephone: +49 6206 5607110
Warehouse Address: Gaußstraße 2, 68623 Lampertheim, Germany