This Cookie Policy explains how THE GIFT MUSE ONLINE LLC uses cookies and similar automated technologies on our website, www.thegiftmuseonline.com, to ensure proper site functionality and provide a seamless browsing experience for European consumers.

1. Controller Entity & Scope

This policy applies exclusively to the website operated by:

• Brand Name: thegiftmuseonline
• Company Name: THE GIFT MUSE ONLINE LLC
• Employer Identification Number (EIN): 42-3864899
• Corporate Address: 12437 MAGNOLIA BLVD, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607, United States
• Customer Support Email: stool@thegiftmuseonline.com
• Telephone Support: +1 (818) 5352662

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They allow our website to recognize your browser, remember preferences, and ensure essential features (such as your shopping basket) operate as intended.

3. Cookie Consent Framework & Banner

In full compliance with European statutory privacy regulations (including GDPR and ePrivacy rules), we operate an explicit opt-in consent framework:

• User Choice: Non-essential cookies and tracking scripts are disabled by default.
• Explicit Acceptance: Non-essential cookies will only be activated on your device after you explicitly click the “Accept” button on our website’s cookie consent banner.
• Managing Preferences: You retain full control over your preferences and may adjust or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or our website privacy controls.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential) These cookies are required for the basic operation of our store, including maintaining your shopping basket, supporting session checkout routines, and preserving secure user navigation. Essential cookies do not require prior consent and cannot be switched off in our systems.

Functional & Third-Party Cookies (Non-Essential) To facilitate seamless checkout and support transaction security monitoring, third-party functional cookies are processed on our website by our primary card processing integration:

• Processing Provider: Stripe
• Purpose: Processed directly by Stripe to manage session authorization, facilitate checkout workflows, evaluate standard transactional integrity, and monitor for fraudulent activity.
• Consent Requirement: Deployed only after explicit acceptance via our cookie banner.

5. Cookie Retention Periods

In adherence to European data minimization principles, cookies stored on your device are kept only for durations necessary to fulfill their intended function:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire automatically as soon as you close your web browser session.
• Persistent Cookies: Used to remember preferences or maintain security continuity across visits. Persistent cookies remain on your device for defined periods (ranging from 30 days up to a maximum of 12 months) or until manually deleted via your browser settings.

6. Managing & Disabling Cookies

In addition to our cookie banner controls, you can manage or delete cookies directly through your internet browser settings. Most web browsers allow you to block cookies, clear stored browser data, or configure alerts when cookies are being set.

Please note that disabling essential session cookies may affect website functionality, such as preventing items from remaining in your shopping basket during checkout.

7. Contact Details

For further inquiries regarding our use of cookies or our data management practices, please contact our support team:

• Entity: THE GIFT MUSE ONLINE LLC
• Address: 12437 MAGNOLIA BLVD, VALLEY VILLAGE, CA 91607, United States
• Email: stool@thegiftmuseonline.com
• Telephone: +1 (818) 5352662