Cookies

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1. Use of Cookies

ArticleCentral.com uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure the proper functioning, security, and performance of the website, as well as to enhance user experience and – where applicable – support analytics and marketing activities.

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled.

They are used for:

Secure login and account authentication
Processing digital purchases
Delivering downloadable products immediately after payment
Fraud prevention and system security
Maintaining session stability

Legal basis (EU/EEA): Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (Legitimate Interest)

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website. This includes:

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Purchase behavior
Technical performance data

Analytics cookies are only activated after your consent (where required by law).

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember your preferences, such as:

Language settings
Saved shopping cart
User interface preferences

Legal basis: Consent or legitimate interest, depending on jurisdiction.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

If enabled, these cookies may be used to:

Deliver relevant advertising
Measure marketing campaign performance
Retarget website visitors

These cookies are only set after explicit user consent.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR (Consent)

3. Cookie Retention

Cookies are stored either:

For the duration of your session (session cookies), or
For a defined period (persistent cookies), depending on their purpose

You may delete cookies at any time via your browser settings.

4. Managing Cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences by:

Adjusting your browser settings
Deleting stored cookies
Using the cookie consent banner available on our website

Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality, including purchases and digital downloads.

5. Updates

We may update this Cookie section periodically to reflect legal or technical changes. The revised version will always be available on this page.