Cookie Statement

Effective Date: 6 December 2024

Ampelmann Operations B.V. ("Ampelmann") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in the use of cookies on our website, www.ampelmann.nl. This Cookie Statement explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They enable websites to function efficiently, improve user experiences, and gather analytical information.

Cookies can be:

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionalities like navigation, access to secure areas, and load balancing.

Examples: Session identifiers, security cookies.

2.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enhance user experience by remembering preferences and enabling advanced features.

Examples: Language preferences saved settings.

2.3 Analytical Cookies

We use these cookies to collect data on website performance and visitor behavior. This helps us improve our website and services.

  • Tool Used: Google Analytics
  • Data Collected: Visitor counts, time spent on pages, traffic sources.
  • Anonymization: IP addresses are anonymized where applicable.

2.4 Marketing and Social Media Cookies

These cookies are used to provide personalized content, enable social sharing, and track user activity across websites.

  • Social Media Integrations: such as LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter.
  • Purpose: To share website content and analyze social media engagement.

3. How We Obtain Consent

We use a cookie banner to inform visitors about the use of cookies when they first visit our website. This banner allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies.
  • Customize your preferences.
  • Reject non-essential cookies.

Your consent is stored, and you can adjust your preferences anytime by accessing the Cookie Settings.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control or disable cookies through:

  1. Our Cookie Settings: Adjust your preferences for functional, analytical, and marketing cookies directly on our website.
  2. Browser Settings: Modify your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Refer to your browser’s help section for guidance

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

5. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third parties (e.g., Google, LinkedIn) who may place cookies on your device. These parties may process your data independently, and their privacy policies apply.

  • Google Analytics Privacy Policy: Link
  • LinkedIn Privacy Policy: Link

6. Data Retention

Cookies are retained for varying durations depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies: Deleted after each session.
  • Persistent cookies: Retained as specified in the cookie banner or until manually deleted.

7. Updates to This Cookie Statement

We may update this Cookie Statement to reflect changes in cookie usage or legal requirements. The latest version will always be available on this page.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact: legal@ampelmann.nl

 

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