Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Brownsolve LTD ("we", "us", "our"), trading as The Keep HQ, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our platform at https://thekeep.twyn.shop. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website so it can recognise your browser and remember information about your visit. The Keep HQ also uses local storage(a browser feature similar to cookies that persists data on your device). Where this policy refers to "cookies", it covers these technologies too.

3. Data Controller

4. The Cookies We Use

The Keep HQ is designed to be privacy-respecting. We do not set advertising or cross-site tracking cookies. We use the following categories:

4.1 Essential / Authentication (Local Storage)

When you sign in, we store a JSON Web Token (JWT) in your browser's local storageunder the key tkhq_token. It keeps you signed in and authorises your requests to the platform. It persists until you sign out or clear your browser's site data.

4.2 Next.js Session / Framework Cookies

The Next.js framework that powers the site may set a minimal, strictly-necessary session cookie to maintain a secure session during page requests. These are essential to the operation of the service.

4.3 Consent Preference (Local Storage)

We store your cookie-consent choice (accepted or declined) in local storage so we do not show the consent banner repeatedly. It persists until you clear your browser's site data.

4.4 Third-Party Cookies — Payment Processors

When you complete a purchase, our payment processors — Stripe andLemonSqueezy — may place their own cookies on your device for fraud prevention, secure payment processing, and to remember your payment session. These cookies are controlled by the respective processor, not by us.

4.5 Third-Party — Cloudflare

Our CDN and security provider, Cloudflare, may set a small cookie for bot protection and DDoS mitigation, based on our legitimate interest in securing our platform.

4.6 Analytics

We do not currently deploy advertising or third-party marketing cookies. If we introduce analytics cookies in the future, they will be optional and we will seek your consent before they are set.

5. Cookies We Do Not Use

• Advertising / retargeting cookies
• Cross-site tracking cookies
• Social media tracking pixels
• Any cookie that shares your browsing behaviour with third parties for marketing

6. How to Control and Disable Cookies

6.1 Consent Banner

When you first visit The Keep HQ, a banner asks you to Accept orDecline our use of cookies. You may decline. Declining does not prevent the site from functioning — we simply honour your choice not to consent to non-essential processing.

6.2 Browser Settings

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

6.3 Clearing Local Storage

To remove the JWT and consent preference stored in local storage, clear your browser's "site data" or "local storage" for thekeep.twyn.shop, or sign out of your account. Disabling essential cookies or clearing local storage may affect how the platform works, including requiring you to sign in again.

7. Legal Basis (GDPR)

• Contract performance (Art. 6(1)(b)): Essential authentication and payment cookies needed to deliver the service you have requested.
• Legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f)): Cloudflare's security cookies, balanced against your privacy rights.
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a)): Where we deploy non-essential cookies (e.g. future analytics), we will obtain your consent first.

8. Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Withdraw consent at any time by clearing cookies/local storage or updating your browser settings
• Access information about the personal data we process
• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

To exercise any of these rights, email: privacy@thekeephq.com. We will respond within 30 days.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision. Material changes will be notified via the platform.

10. Contact Us

• Email: privacy@thekeephq.com
• Data Protection Officer: dpo@thekeephq.com
• Postal: Brownsolve LTD, [Registered Address], Ireland

BY CONTINUING TO USE THE KEEP HQ PLATFORM, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS COOKIE POLICY.