Cookie Policy
COOKIE POLICY
Last update: 06/09/2021
1. WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small files placed on your computer or mobile phone browser by the websites you visit. Cookies are widely used in order to make websites work, to improve the user experience and to communicate certain information to the owner of a website.
Users always have the possibility to modify the configuration of their browser in order to either accept all cookies, disable them or notify them when a cookie is used. The refusal of cookies may lead to the fact that certain personalised services cannot be offered to that user or that a website no longer functions properly, which may mean that not all of the website's features can be used.
If you wish to disable the use of all or certain cookies, you must adjust your browser settings. As each browser is different, we recommend that you consult the 'Help' menu of your browser to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
The personal data that we collect through cookies accepted by you are processed by us in accordance with the legislation on privacy and cookies, in conformity with our privacy policy and in conformity with the current cookie policy.
2. WHAT COOKIES DO WE USE ON THIS WEBSITE?
On our website, cookies are classified according to their use. In general, we distinguish four types of cookies: technically necessary cookies, statistical cookies, cookies regarding preferences and marketing/social media cookies, the functionalities of which are explained in more detail below.
Within these four types of cookies, we also distinguish the cookies by their origin in first-party and third-party cookies:
- The first-party cookies: these are cookies that are placed and used by us.
- The third-party cookies: these cookies are created and placed by third parties.
A. Technically necessary cookies
Technically necessary cookies are required in order for the website to function without problems. These cookies also allow us to improve the functioning of our website. These cookies cannot be refused when using the website.
The following technically necessary cookies are used:
| Name | Posted by | Description | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie consent | ArtByStep | Stores the user's cookie status for the current domain. | One year |
| JW Session | ArtByStep | A unique ID that identifies the visitor's session. | Session |
B. Statistical cookies
We use these cookies to measure the use of the website. They give us more information about the performance and load times of the website and specific web pages. This data enables us to improve the user experience. We only use this data on an anonymous basis. You can refuse to accept these cookies when using the website.
The following statistical cookies are used:
| Name | Posted by | Description | Expiry date |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Records a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | Two years | |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to slow down the query rate. | One day | |
| _gid | Records a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | One day |
C. Cookie preferences
Cookies relating to preferences collect information about the visitor's choices and preferences or to ensure the proper functioning of the website. These cookies can be refused by you when using the website.
The following cookies regarding preferences are used:
| Name | Posted by | Description | Expiry date |
|---|
These cookies are not used yet, but may be used in the future. In that case the cookie policy will be updated.
D. Social media/marketing cookies
Social media cookies are used to enable functionalities specific to social networks to work. Marketing cookies are used to track visitors when they visit different websites. Their aim is to serve advertising that is tailored to and relevant for the individual user. These cookies can be refused by you when using the website.
We use the following social media/marketing cookies:
| Name | Posted by | Description | Expiry date |
|---|
These cookies are not used yet, but may be used in the future. In that case the cookie policy will be updated.