Cookies Policy (EU) – GDPR Compliant
🌍 Legal Scope: This Cookie Policy applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
📋 Compliance: Fully compliant with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and ePrivacy Directive requirements.
1. Introduction
Our website https://new.hub-trend.com (“the Website”) uses cookies and similar technologies (collectively referred to as “cookies”) to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and deliver personalized content.
We believe in transparency and are committed to being clear about how we use your data. We also engage third-party services that place cookies on our behalf.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They help the website remember your preferences (such as login status, language selection, or items in your shopping cart) and improve functionality.
The information stored may be returned to our servers or to the servers of relevant third parties during subsequent visits to enhance your experience.
3. Types of Cookies & Legal Basis
🔧 Essential Cookies
Strictly necessary for the website to function properly and provide requested services.
Examples: Shopping cart functionality, user authentication, security features
✓ Legal Basis: Necessary for contract performance – Consent not required
📊 Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors interact with our website to optimize user experience and improve our services.
Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar, session recordings
✓ Legal Basis: Consent required – Optional for users
🎯 Marketing Cookies
Used to track visitors across websites to display targeted advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness.
Examples: Meta Pixel, Google Ads, retargeting pixels
✓ Legal Basis: Explicit consent required – Strictly optional
📱 Social Media Cookies
Enable content sharing on social platforms and provide personalized social media features.
Examples: Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, X (Twitter) plugins
✓ Legal Basis: Consent required – Optional for users
4. Detailed Cookie Table
| Service | Cookie Type | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WooCommerce | Essential | Shopping cart, user sessions, checkout process | Session / 2 days | No |
| Google Analytics | Analytics | Website traffic analysis, user behavior insights | 2 years | Yes |
| Meta Pixel | Marketing | Advertising tracking, conversion measurement | 90 days | Yes |
| Social Media Plugins | Social | Content sharing, social interaction features | Varies by platform | Yes |
5. Consent Management
🎯 First Visit Experience
When you first visit our website, you will see a comprehensive cookie consent banner with clear explanations about each cookie category and its purpose.
Granular Consent Options:
🔧 Essential Cookies
Always active – Required for basic functionality
📊 Analytics Cookies
Optional – Help us improve our website
🎯 Marketing Cookies
Optional – Personalized advertising
📱 Social Media Cookies
Optional – Social sharing features
Ongoing Control: You can modify your preferences at any time using:
- Our cookie management tool (accessible via the website footer)
- Browser settings to block or delete cookies
- Direct contact with us at contact@hub-trend.com
6. Your Rights Under GDPR
🔍 Right of Access
You have the right to access your personal data that is known to us and receive information about how we process it.
✏️ Right to Rectification
You have the right to correct, update, or supplement inaccurate or incomplete personal data.
🔄 Right to Data Portability
You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format and transfer it to another controller.
🚫 Right to Object
You may object to the processing of your data for direct marketing purposes or when processing is based on legitimate interests.
Exercising Your Rights:
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the details provided below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.
Complaints: If you have concerns about how we handle your data, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your national Data Protection Authority.
7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
🌐 Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
⚙️ Our Cookie Management Tools
We provide easy-to-use tools for cookie management:
- Interactive cookie consent banner on first visit
- “Manage Cookies” link in the website footer
- Granular control over cookie categories
- One-click accept all/reject all options
- Preferences saved for future visits
8. Contact Information & Supervisory Authorities
For questions about our Cookie Policy, GDPR compliance, or to exercise your data rights:
Supervisory Authorities:
If you have a complaint about how we handle your data, you have the right to submit it to your national Data Protection Authority:
- EU/EEA Residents: Your national Data Protection Authority
- UK Residents: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
- Swiss Residents: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
9. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements.
When we make significant changes, we will notify you through our website or other communication channels and will request your consent again if required by law.
The “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was last revised.