Effective date: January 29, 2026
Introduction STEFAN PUMP – TURBINE, email: info@stefan-pump-turbine.com (collectively referred to as "we", "us", or "our") respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies ("cookies") we use on our website https://stefan-pump-turbine.com/ (the "Website") and why. It describes the types of cookies we place, how we use the information collected, and how you can manage your preferences.
By continuing to use the Website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. If you do not agree, you should adjust your settings or refrain from using the Website.
What are cookies? Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device and store information about your preferences or past actions. Cookies can be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain until expired or deleted). Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, local storage, and device fingerprints.
Why do we use cookies? We use cookies to:
- Enable core Website functionality (necessary cookies).
- Analyze how visitors use the Website to improve performance and content (analytics cookies).
- Remember preferences and enhance your experience (functional cookies).
- Provide personalized content or marketing (marketing/targeting cookies).
The Website is primarily informational and B2B-oriented (product details on pumps, turbines, propulsion units; contact forms for inquiries).
Types of cookies we use
- Strictly Necessary Cookies These are essential for the Website to function properly and cannot be disabled without affecting basic operations. They do not require consent under EU law (ePrivacy Directive / ePrivacy Regulation).
- Examples: Session management, navigation, form submission security (e.g., CSRF tokens), remembering language or region preferences if applicable.
- Provider: Us (first-party).
- Duration: Session or up to 1 year (persistent if needed for preferences).
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest / necessity for Website operation.
- Functional / Preference Cookies These remember choices you make (e.g., form field persistence across sessions if implemented) to provide a better experience.
- Examples: Remembering if you dismissed a notification or selected a view mode.
- Provider: Us (first-party).
- Duration: Up to 1–2 years or until deleted.
- Legal basis: Consent (or legitimate interest where minimal impact).
- Analytics / Performance Cookies These help us understand how visitors interact with the Website (e.g., pages visited, time spent, errors encountered) so we can improve it. Data is usually aggregated and anonymized.
- Examples: Tools like Google Analytics, Matomo, or similar → unique visits, bounce rates, referral sources.
- Provider: Third-party (e.g., Google LLC – subject to appropriate safeguards).
- Duration: Up to 2 years (configurable).
- Legal basis: Consent.
- We do not currently use such tools visibly, but if added, IP addresses may be anonymized (e.g., last octet masked).
- Marketing / Targeting Cookies These track browsing behavior across sites to show relevant ads or content.
- Marketing cookies, remarketing pixels (e.g., Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag), or ad networks.
Third-party cookies Some cookies are set by third-party services we may integrate:
- Hosting/CDN providers (e.g., Cloudflare for security/performance → necessary).
- Embedded content (if videos from YouTube/Vimeo are added → analytics/marketing).
- Analytics providers.
We do not share personal data with third parties for their own marketing purposes without consent.
How to manage cookies
- Browser settings → You can configure your browser to block or alert you about cookies (e.g., in Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies). Note: Blocking necessary cookies may break site functionality.
- Contact us at info@stefan-pump-turbine.com for assistance.
International transfers If third-party providers (e.g., Google) are located outside the EEA, we rely on adequacy decisions, Standard Contractual Clauses, or other safeguards compliant with GDPR.
Changes to this Cookie Policy We may update this policy from time to time. Material changes will be notified via the Website (e.g., banner or notice). Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. Review periodically.
Contact us For questions about this Cookie Policy, cookies, or your data: Email: info@stefan-pump-turbine.com Attn: Privacy / Cookies
This Cookie Policy forms part of our overall privacy practices (see our Privacy Policy at https://stefan-pump-turbine.com/privacy-policy). For full GDPR rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection, etc.), refer to the Privacy Policy.
