Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how carburqupp B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website carburqupp.top ("Website").

This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device until they expire or are deleted). They can also be "first-party cookies" (set by our website) or "third-party cookies" (set by other services we use).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

  • Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly
  • Performance and analytics: To understand how visitors use our site
  • User preferences: To remember your settings and choices
  • Security: To protect against fraud and improve security
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant content and measure campaign effectiveness

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year
session_id Maintains session state for forms and security Session
csrf_token Protects against cross-site request forgery Session

4.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page visits, traffic sources, and user behavior.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years
_ga_* Google Analytics - session and campaign data 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
user_preferences Stores user interface preferences 6 months
language_pref Remembers language selection 1 year

4.4 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They require your explicit consent.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
_fbp Facebook Pixel - tracks conversions 3 months
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 3 months

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may place cookies on your device:

  • Google Analytics: For website traffic analysis and user behavior insights
  • Google Ads: For conversion tracking and remarketing
  • Facebook Pixel: For social media advertising and analytics
  • LinkedIn Insight: For professional network advertising

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information about how they use cookies.

6. Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Under EU law (ePrivacy Directive and GDPR), we use different legal bases for different types of cookies:

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies: No consent required (legitimate interest)
  • Performance Cookies: Based on your consent
  • Functional Cookies: Based on your consent
  • Marketing Cookies: Based on your explicit consent

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our footer.

7.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions

7.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Essential cookies: The website may not function properly
  • Performance cookies: We cannot improve the website based on usage data
  • Functional cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences
  • Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements

9. Cookie Security

We implement security measures to protect cookies and the information they contain. This includes using secure transmission protocols, encryption where appropriate, and regular security assessments of our cookie practices.

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.

11. Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

carburqupp B.V.

Privacy Officer

Email: privacy@carburqupp.top

Phone: +31 401181999

Address: Beukenlaan 197, 9777 XC Groningen, Netherlands

Business Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CET