Cookie policy

1. INTRODUCTION

Our websites makes use of cookies to improve your browsing experience and have the website function optimally.

2. WHAT IS A COOKIE?

A cookie is a small text file that is stored by the server of a website on the browser of your computer or mobile device when you visit the website. The server of a website can only read the cookies it has stored and cannot access any other information on your computer or mobile device. Cookies are stored in the folder of your browser on your computer or mobile device. The content of a cookie is usually the name of the server that stored the cookie, an expiry date and a unique numerical code. Cookies can also be used to deliver website content or publicity on a website which is more relevant to the visitor and is adjusted to their personal interests and needs. Cookies can also be stored by partners such as Google Analytics.

3. TYPES OF COOKIES

We have two main types of cookies.

First-party cookies:

these are cookies placed by us. We use these cookies to keep a record of your preferences. Examples: language choice, shopping basket content, etc.

Third-party cookies:

These are cookies placed by partners. These cookies are for example used by Google within the scope of Google Analytics

These two groups include different types of cookies:

Functionality cookies:
These cookies are necessary for proper performance of the website.
They do not store personal data, but instead store information regarding language preference, shopping basket content, etc.

Analytical cookies:
These cookies are used for the collection of statistical information on visitors, which can be used to enhance the functionality of the website.

Tracking cookies:
Tracking / Profiling cookies are used to build certain visitor profiles which allow us to show more relevant advertisements etc. These cookies are mostly categorised as third-party cookies and are strictly subject to privacy laws.

4. WHICH COOKIES DO WE USE?

First-party cookies:

Dit zijn cookies die wij zelf plaatsen.

PHPSESSID

Function: This cookie is automatically created by the website’s programming language when the website is used. This cookie gives the visitor a unique ID which is used in communication between the server and your browser. This cookie is essential for the performance of the website.

Type: Functionality

Expires: When the user’s browser is closed.

cookiemsg

Function: With this cookie we keep track of whether or not you have agreed to the use of cookies on our website. This way, we know whether we have to show a notification when you visit our website.

Type: Functionality

Expires: This cookie is permanent.

Third-party cookies:

These are cookies placed by partners.

_ga, _gid, _gat

Function: Cookies placed by Google Analytics. These cookies allow us to obtain statistical information about and perform analyses of the visitor’s behaviour. This way, we can keep improving and optimising our website.

Type: Analytical

Expires: 2 years (_ga), 24 hours (_gid), 1 min (_gat)

5. MANAGING / DISABLING COOKIES:

You can block and/or delete cookies via the settings of your browser. If you choose to block cookies, certain parts of the website may no longer function correctly.

To find out more about how to manage cookies in your internet browser, please follow the links below:

Internet Explorer / Edge:

https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

Chrome:

https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

Firefox:

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

Safari

https://support.apple.com/kb/ph21411?locale=en_GB