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Cookies And GDPR

At WINC Wire, we are committed to respecting your privacy and protecting your data. This Cookies and GDPR Policy explains how we collect, use, and manage personal data through cookies and similar technologies, in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (EU Cookie Law).

By visiting or interacting with our website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this policy.

1. Understanding Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device (such as a computer, tablet, or mobile) to improve your browsing experience, analyse traffic, and deliver personalised content and advertisements.

Although cookies are essential for certain website functionalities, they can also be used to track online behaviour and collect personal information, especially when deployed by third parties. Because of this, the way cookies are used must be transparent, secure, and compliant with applicable privacy regulations.

2. Cookies & Personal Data: GDPR and ePrivacy Compliance

While the GDPR does not explicitly regulate cookies in-depth, it considers them to be personal data when they can identify individuals, especially when combined with other identifiers like IP addresses or browser fingerprints.

The ePrivacy Directive, also known as the “Cookie Law,” requires that websites obtain informed consent before using most types of cookies. This law complements and, in some cases, overrides the GDPR when it comes to electronic communications and data-tracking technologies like cookies.

Together, these laws form the framework for how we at WINC Wire use cookies legally and transparently.

3. Why We Use Cookies

WINC Wire uses cookies to:

  • Ensure the secure and smooth functioning of our website.
  • Analyse traffic, visitor behaviour, and website performance.
  • Provide you with customised content and features.
  • Facilitate event registrations, user preferences, and member logins.
  • Serve relevant ads or promotional content via trusted third-party services.

 

4. Types of Cookies We Use

By Duration

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted once you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

 

By Origin

  • First-party Cookies: Set directly by WINC Wire (e.g., site preferences).
  • Third-party Cookies: Set by external services like Google Analytics, LinkedIn, or advertising platforms.

5. Third-Party Cookies We Use

WINC Wire partners with several trusted platforms that may place cookies on your device, such as:

  • Google Analytics – for website analytics
  • LinkedIn Insights Tag – for campaign tracking
  • Meta/Facebook Pixel – for advertising analytics
  • HubSpot/Mailchimp – for user engagement, forms, and email tracking

Each of these third parties has its own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage users to review them.

6. Legal Basis for Processing (Under GDPR)

We rely on the following legal bases for collecting and using cookie-related data:

  • Consent: Given via the cookie banner upon your first visit.
  • Legitimate Interest: For cookies necessary to deliver a functional and secure website.
  • Contractual Obligation: When cookies are needed to deliver a requested service (e.g., content downloads, event access).

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Upon your first visit to wincwire.com, you will see a cookie consent banner. Here, you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences


You can also manage or delete cookies anytime via your browser settings. Here are links for common browsers:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge


If you disable cookies, please note that certain features or services on our site may not function optimally.

8. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a user, you have the following data protection rights:

  • Access your personal data
  • Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Delete your personal data (“right to be forgotten”)
  • Withdraw consent for cookies at any time.
  • Restrict or object to processing.
  • Portability – receive your data in a structured format

To exercise your rights or make a data-related request, email us at: privacy@wincwire.com 

9. Documentation of Consent

We keep a secure, encrypted record of all cookie consent decisions for audit purposes. This ensures we remain compliant with GDPR and ePrivacy obligations.
You can review or change your consent at any time by clicking the Cookie Settings link available in our website footer.

10. Future Regulations: The ePrivacy Regulation

The upcoming ePrivacy Regulation (EPR) is intended to replace the current directive and provide a unified legal framework for all EU member states. While not yet in effect, we are actively monitoring its progress and will update our practices and policy accordingly.
Key updates expected from the EPR include:

  • Stronger regulation of non-cookie tracking technologies (e.g., browser fingerprinting).
  • Expanded rules for new communication tools (e.g., messaging apps).
  • Enhanced metadata privacy protections.

 

11. Security of Your Information

We employ industry-standard security protocols and technical safeguards to protect your data, including:

  • SSL encryption
  • Secure cookie practices (e.g., HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite)
  • Access control and regular data audits

 

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookies and GDPR Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. When we do, we’ll revise the “Effective Date” and notify users via prominent notices or emails where appropriate.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about this policy or your data, please get in touch:

WINC Wire – Data Protection Office

 Email: privacy@wincwire.com 
 Website: www.wincwire.com

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