cookies policy

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Cookies policy

1. Introduction

1.1 Our website uses cookies.

1.2 [We will ask you to consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy when you first visit our website.] OR [By using our website and agreeing to this policy, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this policy.]

2. About cookies

2.1 A cookie is a file containing an identifier (a string of letters and numbers) that is sent by a web server to a web browser and is stored by the browser. The identifier is then sent back to the server each time the browser requests a page from the server.

2.2 Cookies may be either “persistent” cookies or “session” cookies: a persistent cookie will be stored by a web browser and will remain valid until its set expiry date, unless deleted by the user before the expiry date; a session cookie, on the other hand, will expire at the end of the user session, when the web browser is closed.

2.3 Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

2.4 Cookies can be used by web servers to identify and track users as they navigate different pages on a website and identify users returning to a website.

3. Our cookies

3.1 We use both session and persistent cookies on our website.

3.2 The names of the cookies that we use on our website, and the purposes for which they are used, are set out below:

(a) we use Facebook Pixels, Google Adwords and Google Analytics to track users as they navigate the website and target advertisements which may be of particular interest to specific users.

4. Analytics cookies

4.1 We use Google Analytics to analyze the use of our website.

4.2 Our analytics service provider generates statistical and other information about website use by means of cookies.

4.3 The information generated relating to our website is used to create reports about the use of our website.

4.5 Our analytics service provider’s privacy policy is available at: [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/].

5. Third party cookies

5.1 Our website also uses third-party cookies.

5.2 [We publish Google AdSense interest-based advertisements on our website. These are tailored by Google to reflect your interests. To determine your interests, Google will track your behavior on our website and on other websites across the web using the DoubleClick cookie.] OR [We publish Google AdSense advertisements on our website. To determine your interests, Google will track your behavior on our website and on other websites across the web using the DoubleClick cookie. This behavior tracking allows Google to tailor the advertisements you see on other websites to reflect your interests (we do not publish interest-based advertisements on this website).] You can view, delete or add interest categories associated with your browser by visiting: http://www.google.com/settings/ads/. You can also opt out of the AdSense partner network cookie using those settings or using the NAI’s (Network Advertising Initiative’s) multi-cookie opt-out mechanism at http://www.networkadvertising.org/choices/. However, these opt-out mechanisms themselves use cookies, and if you clear the cookies from your browser your opt-out will not be maintained. To ensure that an opt-out is maintained in respect of a particular browser, you may wish to consider using the Google browser plug-in available at https://www.google.com/settings/ads/plugin.

5.3 Details of the[ other] third-party cookies used by our website are set out below:

(a) [third party cookie details].

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6. Blocking cookies

6.1 Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies; for example:

(a) in Internet Explorer (version 11) you can block cookies using the cookie handling override settings available by clicking “Tools”, “Internet Options”, “Privacy” and then “Advanced”;

(b) in Firefox (version 47) you can block all cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options”, “Privacy”, selecting “Use custom settings for history” from the drop-down menu, and unticking “Accept cookies from sites”; and

(c) in Chrome (version 52), you can block all cookies by accessing the “Customise and control” menu, and clicking “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Content settings”, and then selecting “Block sites from setting any data” under the “Cookies” heading.

6.2 Blocking all cookies will have a negative impact on the usability of many websites.

6.3 If you block cookies, you will not be able to use all the features on our website.

7. Deleting cookies

7.1 You can delete cookies already stored on your computer; for example:

(a) in Internet Explorer (version 11), you must manually delete cookie files (you can find instructions for doing so at http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/internet-explorer/delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-11);

(b) in Firefox (version 47), you can delete cookies by clicking “Tools”, “Options” and “Privacy”, then selecting “Use custom settings for history” from the drop-down menu, clicking “Show Cookies”, and then clicking “Remove All Cookies”; and

(c) in Chrome (version 52), you can delete all cookies by accessing the “Customise and control” menu, and clicking “Settings”, “Show advanced settings” and “Clear browsing data”, and then selecting “Cookies and other site and plug-in data” before clicking “Clear browsing data”.

7.2 Deleting cookies will have a negative impact on the usability of many websites.

8. Cookie preferences

8.1 You can manage your preferences relating to the use of cookies on our website by visiting: http://ingeborgbraas.net

9. Our details

8.1 This website is owned and operated by Ingeborg Braas

8.2 Our principal place of business is at 35 Westerweg, 1815 DB The Netherlands

8.3 You can contact us:

(a) by post, using the postal address; Westerweg 35. 1815 DB Alkmaar

(b) filling in a contact form on our website:http://ingeborgbraas/contact/

(c) by telephone, on; 003141780155

(d) by email, i.braas@icloud.com

Cookies policy: drafting notes

In the UK, the use of cookies on websites is regulated by the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (as amended). Cookies are also affected by the Data Protection Act 1998. This policy can be used to help you comply with the information disclosure requirements in that legislation relating to cookies.  The policy should be used in conjunction with, or as an element of, a privacy policy.  To use this template you will need to know about the cookies employed on the website. Specifically, you will need to know the name/ID of each cookie, and the purpose for which each cookie is used.Either specify an email address or give details of where the relevant email address may be found.

This site uses cookies – small text files that are placed on your machine to help the site provide a better user experience. In general, cookies are used to retain user preferences, store information for things like shopping carts, and provide anonymised tracking data to third party applications like Google Analytics. As a rule, cookies will make your browsing experience better. However, you may prefer to disable cookies on this site and on others. The most effective way to do this is to disable cookies in your browser. We suggest consulting the Help section of your browser or taking a look at the About Cookies website which offers guidance for all modern browsers