GDPR Cookie Policy

Overview

Subliminal Fields (“we”, “us”, “our”) operates subliminalfields.com (the “Service”). This Cookies Policy explains the types of cookies and similar tracking technologies we use, why we use them, and the choices you have. We aim to be transparent and give you practical controls — this helps with regulatory requirements (GDPR / ePrivacy) and with review processes such as Paddle’s merchant review.

What are cookies?

Cookies (also called browser cookies or tracking cookies) are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They store information like preferences and session identifiers. Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain for a set period).

How we use cookies

We use cookies to: enable essential website functionality; secure accounts and payments; remember your preferences; measure and improve performance; and deliver relevant marketing. We also use cookies to support third-party services that help run the site (analytics, payment providers, embeds).

Where required by law (e.g., GDPR / ePrivacy), we obtain consent before setting non-essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via your browser settings or our Cookie Preferences controls.

Cookie categories we may use

Strictly necessary

These cookies are essential for the operation of the Service. They allow secure login, order checkout, and critical security features. They are set without requiring user consent because they are required to provide requested services.

Performance & analytics

Used to understand how users interact with the site (pages visited, load times, errors). Data is often aggregated and pseudonymized; it helps us improve the website and product experience.

Functionality

Remember your choices (language, region, saved form data). These cookies improve and personalise your experience.

Targeting & advertising

Used to deliver relevant advertisements and limit repeated ad exposures. These cookies may be used by advertising networks with our permission. Consent is required for these cookies under GDPR for EU visitors.

Third-party cookies & embedded content

We embed some third-party content (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo, Spotify) and integrate third-party services for analytics, marketing, and support. When these services are used, they may set cookies on your device. We do not control those third parties’ cookies; please review their privacy notices for details. For GDPR users, we will not activate non-essential third-party cookies without your consent.

Paddle (payments) and payment-related cookies

We use Paddle as one possible payment processor on subliminalfields.com (depending on the checkout you use). Paddle and other payment processors may set cookies or local storage for fraud prevention, checkout integrity, and payment flows. Those cookies are typically necessary for completing purchases and for protecting you and us from fraud.

Important for Paddle review: we explicitly disclose that Paddle (and other processors we integrate with) may process payment metadata, set necessary cookies, and have their own privacy policies. You can review Paddle’s privacy and cookie documentation on Paddle.com — we acknowledge and instruct users that third-party payment policies apply to transactions completed via their platform.

Your choices (how to control cookies)

Cookie banner / preference center: where shown, use our Cookie Preferences control to accept or decline optional cookies. Essential cookies cannot be disabled via the banner because they are needed to operate the Service.

Browser controls

You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. If you disable cookies, some site features may not work correctly (for example, checkout or saved preferences).

Opt-out tools

For advertising cookies you can also use vendor opt-out platforms such as:

• Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) — networkadvertising.org/choices
• YourOnlineChoices (EDAA) — youronlinechoices.com
• AboutAds opt-out — optout.aboutads.info

If you want us to remove non-essential cookies and data we hold for your account, contact us (see Contact) and we will assist.

Retention

Cookie lifetimes vary: session cookies expire when the session ends; persistent cookies have explicit lifetimes (days to years) depending on purpose. We only retain data as long as needed for the purpose (operational, legal, or legitimate interest). Aggregate analytics records are retained in anonymised or pseudonymized form for analysis.

International transfers

Your data may be processed in countries outside your own. When transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, or other lawful transfer mechanisms. By using our Service, you consent to such transfers where permitted by applicable law.

Legal bases for processing (GDPR)

When processing personal data about EU/EEA residents, we rely on the following lawful bases depending on purpose:

• Consent — for non-essential cookies (e.g., targeting) where user consent is required.
• Contract performance — when processing is necessary to perform or complete an order (e.g., payment cookies).
• Legal obligation — when required by law (tax, accounting, law enforcement requests).
• Legitimate interests — for certain analytics and fraud-prevention activities after a balancing test (we document and limit these uses).

If you want to know which basis we used for a particular processing activity, contact us (see Contact).