Cookie Policy (Draft)

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on this website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

We use cookies to ensure the secure operation of this site and to remember your age verification preference.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help websites function properly and provide information to site owners about how the site is used.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period of time

3. Cookies We Use

A. Essential Security & Functionality Cookie

We use a cookie to:

• Verify that you are 21 years of age or older
• Prevent repeated age verification prompts
• Protect access to age-restricted content

This cookie does not track your browsing behavior and is not used for marketing purposes.

You may choose:

• To have this cookie stored for 30 days, or
• To have it stored only for the duration of your browsing session

If you choose the session option, the cookie will automatically expire when you close your browser.

4. Legal Basis for Processing

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), our legal basis for using essential cookies is:

• Legitimate interest — ensuring compliance with age restrictions and maintaining site security

Where applicable, we rely on your consent when you choose to allow the persistent cookie to remember your verification for a specified number of days.

5. Third-Party Cookies

At this time, this age verification system does not set advertising or analytics cookies.

If additional third-party services are used on this website (such as analytics or embedded media), those may set their own cookies. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for further details.

6. Managing Cookies

You can control or delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View stored cookies
• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that disabling essential cookies may limit access to age-restricted areas of this website.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or operational changes. The updated version will always be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

8. Contact Information

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:

[Business Name]
[Email Address]
[Mailing Address]