Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better user experience, and to supply information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until they expire or are deleted) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser). They can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services integrated into the website ("third-party cookies").

Our use of cookies is governed by the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC as amended by 2009/136/EC), as implemented in Austria by § 165(3) of the Telecommunications Act 2021 (TKG 2021), and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Under these regulations:

• Strictly necessary cookies may be placed without your consent, as they are essential for the website to function
• All other cookies (analytics, marketing, third-party) require your explicit, informed consent before they are placed on your device

You can give, refuse, or withdraw consent at any time through our cookie consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

Below is a detailed overview of the cookies used on The Curious Crew website, organized by category.

When you first visit The Curious Crew website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. This banner:

• Clearly informs you about the categories of cookies used
• Allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences by category
• Does not place any non-essential cookies until you have made a choice
• Provides equal visual prominence to "Accept" and "Reject" options, in compliance with GDPR requirements

Your choice is stored in your browser's local storage (cc-cookie-consent) so that it can be remembered on future visits. It is kept for 12 months, after which we ask again, and you can change it at any time.

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Manage cookies" link in the footer of our website. This will re-open the consent banner and allow you to update your choices.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual or all cookies
• Block cookies from specific or all websites
• Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being placed

For instructions specific to your browser:

5.3 Opt-Out Tools

You can also opt out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Meta (Facebook and Instagram): Manage how Meta uses your data for ads in your Meta ad preferences
• General opt-out: Visit Your Online Choices (EU-wide opt-out platform)

If you choose to disable or reject certain cookies, please be aware of the following:

In addition to cookies, our website may use the following technologies:

• Local storage: Used to remember your cookie choices and the items you save to your Curiosity Kit, as listed in section 3.1. This data stays on your device and is not sent to us.
• Server-side sessions: Used to maintain security state (such as rate-limiting tokens and verification codes) on our servers, without placing additional data on your device.

These technologies are subject to the same consent requirements and legal standards as cookies where applicable.

Some third-party cookies are set by services operated by companies headquartered outside the European Economic Area (EEA), notably Google LLC and Meta Platforms, Inc. (United States).

Where personal data is transferred outside the EEA through cookies, appropriate safeguards are in place, including:

• EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework certification (where applicable)

For more details, see our Privacy Policy - International Data Transfers.

Our website is designed for adults - parents, caregivers, educators, and partners. We do not knowingly use cookies to track or collect data from children under the age of 16.

Non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, reCAPTCHA) are only activated with explicit consent, which should be provided by an adult user.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or applicable legislation. When we make material changes:

• We will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page
• We will reset your cookie consent preferences and ask you to re-consent where required
• We may post a notice on our website

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed about which cookies are used and for what purpose
• Give or refuse consent for non-essential cookies
• Withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing
• Request access to personal data collected through cookies
• Request deletion of personal data collected through cookies
• Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in your EU member state

For full details of your rights, see our Privacy Policy - Your Rights Under GDPR.

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or wish to exercise your rights regarding cookies, please contact us: