Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how brightpathes B.V. ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and our Privacy Policy.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use different types of cookies for various purposes:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (essential for website functionality)

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's performance and user experience.

Legal basis: Consent

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Legal basis: Consent

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show advertising which is more likely to be of interest to you. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Legal basis: Consent

4. Specific Cookies Used

The following table details the specific cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - session data 2 years Analytics
user_preferences Remembers your website preferences 6 months Functional

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google Fonts: For web font delivery
  • Content Delivery Networks: For faster content delivery

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information about how they use cookies.

6. Cookie Consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences. Your choice will be remembered for future visits.

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:

Website Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer or by clicking the button below:

Browser Settings

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

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies

Important Note

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience. Some features may not work properly without certain cookies.

8. Browser-Specific Instructions

For detailed instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

brightpathes B.V.
Email: privacy@brightpathes.pro
Phone: +31 10 792 7278
Address: Kerkstraat 180, 1392 ED Almere, Netherlands