1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners. Cookies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our website, and improve your experience.
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website or by adjusting your browser settings.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as they are required for the website to work.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session state | Session |
2.2 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 user experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
2.3 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by third-party advertising networks.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Facebook - Delivers advertisements | 3 months |
| li_gc | LinkedIn - Guest consent state | 2 years |
2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference or region. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not work properly.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language | Remembers your language preference | 1 year |
| region | Stores your regional preferences | 1 year |
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control the use of these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance tracking
- Google Fonts: For displaying custom web fonts
- Social Media Platforms: When you interact with social sharing buttons
Please review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies.
4. Managing Cookies
4.1 Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. You can change these preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the footer.
4.2 Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block all cookies or specific cookies
- Set preferences for first-party vs. third-party cookies
- Receive notifications when cookies are set
Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:
4.3 Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. If you disable necessary cookies, some features may not work properly.
5. Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to be tracked. Our website currently does not respond to "Do Not Track" signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences through our cookie consent tool.
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
ELS Technical Services B.V.
Wilhelminaplein 1-40, 3072DE Rotterdam, Netherlands
Email: info@elsbv.nl
Phone: +31 10 307 30 92