1. The use of cookies
We strive to inform you clearly about the manner in which cookies are used on our websites and how they are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) in order to make your visit to our websites a more pleasant one and to better tailor it to your needs and preferences.
2. What are cookies and why do we use them?
Cookies are small data or text files that are placed and stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help us optimise your visit to our website through a number of useful tasks, such as improving the security of our website and for purposes of the overall user experience. For example, the website can remember the pages you have visited and your preferences (such as your username, language, font size and other preferences), so that you do not have to enter these every time you visit the website. Other cookies are used to analyse information, such as the number of visits to a website. There are also cookies that are used for marketing purposes.
To enable the optimal use of our website, it is therefore advisable to activate and/or accept cookies on our computer or mobile device. Otherwise, we will not be able to guarantee a problem-free visit to our website, as there is the risk that your visit will be interrupted or slowed down and that you will not have access to certain areas of a website or will be unable to use them. However, if you prefer to remove or block the cookies, this can be done in your browser settings.
Although most internet browsers are configured to accept cookies, you can remove cookies already placed and limit or block the placement of new cookies by changing your browser settings. The manner in which the browser settings are changed is different for every browser. More information on browser settings can be found at aboutcookies.org or in the Help menu of your internet browser.
However, if you remove or block cookies, this will mean that you will need to re-enter your preferences during every visit and that some areas of the website may not function at all or function properly.
3. What kinds of cookies do we use?
On our websites, [session cookies (temporary cookies that disappear when you close the browser) and permanent cookies (cookies that remain on your computer, even after closing the browser)] are used for the following purposes: [Processes: Process cookies allow the website to function and provide the services you expect, such as navigation, access to secure areas, etc. Since the website would not function properly without these cookies, process cookies are essential.] [Preferences: Thanks to preference cookies, the website can remember you preferences with regard to the website, such as language, font size, etc. These cookies are not necessary, but they enhance the user experience, as you do not have to re-enter your preferences every time your visit the website.] [Safety: Safety cookies are used to authenticate you as the user, to prevent the fraudulent use of login details, to protect user information, etc. These cookies are essential for our secure websites.] [Advertising: Advertising cookies tailor the advertisements that appear on a website to you as the user in order to collect specific information on you, such as the type of websites you have visited, the choices you have made on websites, etc. This information is used to determine what kinds of advertisements are shown. Our advertising partners include the following:
][Performance: Performance cookies collect information on how you use a website. This information includes the pages you visit most often, your activity on the website and how often you return. The information collected is normally used and analysed anonymously (using Google Analytics) for statistical purposes in order to improve the website and surfing experience.
If you do not want information on your website visit to be forwarded to Google Analytics, you can download and install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=nl).]
