Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Vorlaxenchor ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website vorlaxenchor.ddd. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

Our use of cookies complies with the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), in particular Article 11.7a implementing the EU ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and the GDPR. Under these laws, we may only place non-essential cookies on your device after you have given your prior, explicit consent. Refusing consent must be as easy as accepting it. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie consent tool or your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (temporary, deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access, and shopping cart functionality. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

  • Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences
  • Session Management: Maintains your session while browsing
  • Security: Helps protect against cross-site request forgery

Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (website functionality)
Duration: Session to 1 year
Can be disabled: No - these cookies are necessary for the website to work

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website and services.

  • Page Views: Which pages are visited most often
  • Traffic Sources: How visitors found our website
  • User Behavior: How visitors navigate through our site
  • Performance Data: Page load times and errors

Legal Basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 26 months
Can be disabled: Yes

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

  • Ad Targeting: Displaying relevant advertisements
  • Campaign Measurement: Measuring ad effectiveness
  • Remarketing: Showing ads to previous visitors

Legal Basis: Consent
Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services. These third parties may use cookies to:

  • Provide analytics services (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Enable social media features
  • Deliver targeted advertising

We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Our Cookie Consent Tool

In compliance with Dutch law, we do not place any non-essential cookies until you have actively consented. When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences for each cookie category

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on "Cookie Settings" in the website footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

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

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete individual or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific or all websites
  • Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Local Storage: Stores data in your browser with no expiration date
  • Session Storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser
  • Pixel Tags: Small images used to track user behavior
  • Fingerprinting: Technology that collects device characteristics for identification

Under Dutch and EU law (Telecommunicatiewet and ePrivacy rules), these technologies are subject to the same consent requirements as cookies—prior, informed, and freely given consent is required before we use them for non-essential purposes.

7. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activities tracked. Our website responds to Do Not Track signals by disabling analytics and marketing cookies.

8. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The updated policy will be posted on this page with a new "Last updated" date.

9. Contact Us

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

  • Email: callback@vorlaxenchor.world
  • Address: Harderwijkerstraat 25, 7418 BA Deventer, Netherlands