1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" that expire when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies" that remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. References to "cookies" in this policy include these comparable technologies unless otherwise stated.
2. Who Is Responsible?
The website flexpolishmove.world is operated by Flexpolishmove, Kinkerstraat 179, 1057 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands. We are the data controller for information collected through cookies, in accordance with the GDPR and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet) as it relates to cookie consent requirements.
Contact: assist@flexpolishmove.world | +31 20 689 7887
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences or filling in forms. Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under applicable EU law.
Examples of their purposes include:
- Remembering your cookie consent preferences
- Maintaining session security and preventing cross-site request forgery
- Enabling basic navigation and access to secure areas
- Load balancing to ensure website stability
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously or in aggregated form. These cookies are only placed on your device if you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner or cookie settings panel.
Analytics cookies may collect:
- Number of visitors and unique visits
- Pages viewed and navigation paths
- Time spent on individual pages
- Geographic region (country or city level, not precise location)
- Device and browser information
- Referral sources (how you arrived at our website)
We use this data to improve our educational content, identify popular pages, and optimise the website structure. Analytics data is not used to identify you personally.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies may be set through our site by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other websites. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.
Marketing cookies may be used to:
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Limit the number of times you see a particular advertisement
- Understand which content led you to visit our website
- Deliver advertisements that may be relevant to your interests
If you reject marketing cookies, you will still see advertisements online, but they will not be tailored based on your browsing activity on our website.
4. Specific Cookies Used on Our Website
The following table describes cookies that may be placed on your device when visiting flexpolishmove.world:
Strictly Necessary
- tdde_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie preference choices. Duration: 12 months. Provider: Flexpolishmove (local storage).
- session_id — Maintains your browsing session for security purposes. Duration: Session. Provider: Flexpolishmove.
Analytics (consent required)
- _ga — Distinguishes unique users for traffic analysis. Duration: 2 years. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
- _gid — Distinguishes unique users for daily traffic analysis. Duration: 24 hours. Provider: Google Analytics (if enabled).
Marketing (consent required)
- _gcl_au — Used for advertising conversion tracking. Duration: 90 days. Provider: Google Ads (if enabled).
- IDE — Used by Google DoubleClick to register and report user actions after viewing ads. Duration: 1 year. Provider: Google (if enabled).
5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears offering three options:
- Accept All: Enables all cookie categories including analytics and marketing.
- Reject: Disables all non-essential cookies. Only strictly necessary cookies remain active.
- Cookie Settings: Opens a panel where you can toggle individual categories on or off.
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking "Cookie Settings" in the website footer or by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site.
Additionally, most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these options under "Privacy," "Security," or "Cookies" in your browser preferences. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Browser-Specific Cookie Management
Instructions for managing cookies in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
For other browsers, consult the manufacturer's documentation or support resources.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The respective third party is responsible for the cookies they set and we encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Third-party services that may set cookies on our website (with your consent) include analytics platforms and advertising networks. We select partners that demonstrate compliance with GDPR requirements and provide data processing agreements.
8. Legal Basis for Cookie Placement
Under the ePrivacy Directive and Dutch implementation law:
- Strictly necessary cookies are placed based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website.
- Analytics and marketing cookies are placed only after you provide freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent through our cookie banner.
You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
9. Data Retention for Cookie Information
Cookie consent preferences are stored for twelve months. After this period, the consent banner will reappear, allowing you to review and update your choices. Individual cookie durations are specified in Section 4 above and vary by cookie type and purpose.
10. Your Rights
Data collected through cookies may constitute personal data under the GDPR. You have the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to processing of such data. For details on exercising these rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
You may also lodge a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (Dutch Data Protection Authority) if you believe your rights have been violated.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our cookie practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Flexpolishmove
Kinkerstraat 179, 1057 DP Amsterdam, Netherlands
Email: assist@flexpolishmove.world
Phone: +31 20 689 7887