Cookie Policy

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1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Sieveneck ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website sieveneck.world. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie consent banner or through your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as your preferences and settings, which makes your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by a domain other than the one you are visiting

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and remembering your cookie consent preferences. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookieConsent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year

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.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute

3.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by advertising partners and used to build a profile of your interests.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook - identifies browsers for advertising 3 months
ads/ga-audiences Google Ads - remarketing purposes Session

4. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive:

  • Strictly necessary cookies: We use these based on our legitimate interest to provide a functioning website (no consent required)
  • Analytics and marketing cookies: We use these based on your consent, which you can provide or withdraw at any time

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner where you can:

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

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

  • View what cookies are stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block all or third-party cookies
  • Set preferences for certain websites

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and limit certain functionality.

For more information on managing cookies in your browser:

  • Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Firefox: support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
  • Safari: support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-sfri11471
  • Edge: support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge

6. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

  • LocalStorage: Used to store your cookie consent preferences locally on your device
  • Web Beacons: Small graphic files that track email opens and website interactions
  • Pixels: Code snippets that help track conversions and user behavior

These technologies are subject to the same consent requirements as cookies.

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party privacy policies for more information:

  • Google Analytics: policies.google.com/privacy
  • Google Ads: policies.google.com/privacy
  • Facebook: www.facebook.com/policy.php

8. Data Processing and Transfers

Information collected through cookies may be processed and stored in countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place as described in our Privacy Policy.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies:

  • Right to access information about cookies we use
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to request deletion of data collected through cookies
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority

For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us:

  • Email: write-to-us@sieveneck.world
  • Address: Steenstraat 30, 8000 Brugge, Belgium