Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 29, 2022

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data that a website asks your browser to store on your computer or mobile device when you visit. These files help us improve the user experience, map your surfing behavior, speed up future activities, and compile anonymous aggregated statistics about how our website is used.

Cookies can be either session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remain stored on your device to help us identify you as a visitor on future visits).

Types of Cookies We Use

First-Party Storage

We use browser local storage to remember your preferences:

  • ga_cookie_consent: Stores your cookie consent preference (accept or decline analytics). This helps us remember your choice so we don't ask you again. (Retention: 365 days)

Third-Party Cookies

We use third-party services that may set cookies on your device:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors interact with our website. Google Analytics sets the following cookies:

  • _ga: Distinguishes unique users and tracks user engagement. (Retention: 2 years)
  • _gid: Distinguishes unique users for 24 hours. (Retention: 24 hours)
  • _gat: Used to throttle request rate. (Retention: 1 minute)

These analytics cookies do not personally identify visitors. We use Partytown technology to run Google Analytics in a web worker, which improves website performance while protecting your privacy. Google Analytics only runs if you accept cookies through our consent banner. If you decline, analytics will be disabled and no tracking cookies will be set.

Google reCAPTCHA

We use Google reCAPTCHA v3 to protect our contact form from spam and abuse. reCAPTCHA may set the following cookies:

  • _GRECAPTCHA: Used to provide risk analysis and distinguish between humans and bots. (Retention: 6 months)
  • rc::a, rc::b, rc::c: Used to distinguish between humans and bots for security purposes. (Retention: Session-based or persistent)

reCAPTCHA runs invisibly in the background when you submit our contact form. It analyzes your interaction with the site to determine if you're a legitimate user. This data is processed by Google in accordance with their Privacy Policy and Terms of Service .

Cookie Categories

1. Strictly Necessary

We store your cookie consent preference in browser local storage. This is essential to remember your choice and comply with privacy regulations. This storage cannot be disabled as it's required for the consent mechanism to function.

2. Security Cookies

Google reCAPTCHA cookies are used to protect our contact form from spam and automated abuse. These cookies help distinguish between legitimate users and bots, ensuring the security and integrity of our website. reCAPTCHA runs only when you interact with our contact form.

3. Analytics Cookies (Optional)

Google Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies track:

  • Traffic patterns and page views
  • Time spent on pages
  • User navigation paths
  • JavaScript errors and technical issues
  • Enhanced link attribution

These cookies only run if you accept them through our cookie consent banner. You can decline analytics while still using the full functionality of our website.

Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website and affect your user experience.

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Advanced

Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [email protected]
Mail: Veldkant 33A, 2550 Kontich, Belgium