1. Introduction & Enterprise Identification

This Cookie Policy explains how beautyool (www.beautyool.com), operating as an independent sole proprietorship based in Amiens, France, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. We are committed to complete transparency and compliance with applicable data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and relevant privacy legislation in the United States.

  • Brand Name: beautyool
  • Website: www.beautyool.com
  • Legal Form: Sole Proprietorship (Entreprise individuelle)
  • Registered Address: Rue d’Allonville, Amiens, Hauts-de-France, 80080, France
  • Customer Support Email: aftersales@beautyool.com
  • Customer Support Line: +33 7 78 34 70 41

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure website functionality, enhance user browsing experience, provide analytical operational data, and support secure checkout transactions.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We categorize cookies on www.beautyool.com into two distinct types:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the operation of our website, enabling core features such as site navigation, shopping cart stability, and access to secure checkout areas. They do not require explicit user consent under applicable European and United States law.
  • Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics & Performance): These cookies help us analyze website interaction patterns and traffic to continuously improve user experience. Non-essential cookies are disabled by default and are only activated if you explicitly grant permission.

4. Consent Banner & User Choice

In accordance with EU ePrivacy regulations and applicable United States privacy standards, non-essential cookies are only deployed after explicit consent is granted.

Upon visiting www.beautyool.com, a Cookie Consent Banner is presented. Non-essential cookies will only be deployed after you click the “Accept” button on our cookie consent banner. You retain full freedom to accept, decline, or modify your preferences at any time.

5. Third-Party Cookies & Payment Security

To facilitate secure online transactions and payment processing, essential third-party cookies are utilized on our website. Specifically, third-party cookies associated with transaction security and processing are managed by our authorized payment provider, Stripe.

Stripe processes cookie data strictly as necessary to handle payment authorization, manage fraud prevention protocols, and ensure secure transaction workflows (under strict PCI-DSS Level 1 compliance). The processing of these third-party cookies is governed by Stripe’s Privacy Policy.

6. Cookie Retention Periods

In compliance with European Union guidelines and United States regulatory frameworks, cookies are retained on your device only for designated operational durations:

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire automatically when you close your web browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain stored on your device for a fixed duration. Essential and analytics cookies are retained for a period not exceeding 13 months from the date of collection, after which they are automatically deleted or require renewed consent.

7. Managing & Disabling Cookies

In addition to our website cookie banner, you can control or delete cookies directly through your internet browser settings:

  • You can configure your web browser to block all cookies, accept only necessary cookies, or alert you when a cookie is placed on your device.
  • Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact essential website functionality and prevent complete order placement at checkout.

8. Contact Information

For any questions regarding our Cookie Policy, preference adjustments, or data practices, please reach out via our designated contact channels:

  • Brand Name: beautyool
  • Website: www.beautyool.com
  • Legal Form: Sole Proprietorship (Entreprise individuelle)
  • Registered Address: Rue d’Allonville, Amiens, Hauts-de-France, 80080, France
  • Customer Support Email: aftersales@beautyool.com
  • Customer Support Line: +33 7 78 34 70 41
  • Support Availability: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CET)