Information about how we use cookies on our website
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us remember your preferences, improve site functionality, and provide personalized experiences. We also use similar technologies like web beacons and local storage for enhanced platform performance.
These cookies are necessary for basic website functionality and cannot be disabled. They enable core features like secure login, form submissions, and maintaining your session while browsing different pages. Essential cookies do not require consent as they are fundamental to service delivery.
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our platform, which pages are most popular, and where users encounter difficulties. This data helps us optimize the user experience and improve our matching algorithms for connecting clients with craftsmen.
These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language selection, project type filters, and display preferences. They enhance your experience by personalizing content and maintaining your choices across sessions without requiring repeated input.
With your consent, we use marketing cookies to deliver relevant content about workshops, new craftsmen in our network, and architectural trends. These cookies help us understand your interests and provide targeted information about services that may interest you.
Our platform integrates with trusted third-party services for payment processing, email communications, and analytics. These services may set their own cookies according to their privacy policies. We carefully select partners who maintain high data protection standards.
When you share content from our platform on social media or view embedded content, social media platforms may set cookies on your device. We do not control these third-party cookies and recommend reviewing the privacy policies of social media platforms you use.
Upon your first visit, we display a cookie consent banner allowing you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can modify these settings at any time through our cookie preference center or browser settings. Your choices are remembered for future visits.
Most browsers allow you to view, manage, and delete cookies through their settings. You can block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or receive notifications before cookies are set. Note that disabling cookies may limit some platform functionality.
Mobile browsers and apps may handle cookies differently than desktop browsers. Check your mobile device settings for privacy and cookie controls. Some mobile platforms offer advertising identifier controls that affect how personalized content is delivered.
Different cookies have varying lifespans. Session cookies expire when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain until their expiration date or until you delete them. We regularly review and update cookie retention periods to minimize data collection.
We comply with international cookie regulations including GDPR, CCPA, and Japanese privacy laws. Users in different jurisdictions may have specific rights regarding cookie consent, data access, and deletion. We respect these regional requirements in our cookie practices.
We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. Significant changes will be communicated through our platform or via email. We encourage periodic review of this policy to stay informed about our cookie practices.
For questions about our cookie practices, to request cookie deletion, or to report cookie-related issues, contact us at cookies@ephralden.com. We respond to cookie inquiries within 30 days and provide assistance with managing your cookie preferences.
For technical users interested in detailed cookie information, we maintain a comprehensive cookie register listing all cookies used on our platform, their purposes, retention periods, and third-party associations. This register is available upon request for transparency and compliance purposes.