1. WHAT IS A COOKIE?

Cookies are small text files (normally comprising letters and numbers) stored in the memory of your browser or device when you visit a Website or view a message.

They enable a Website to recognise the browser or device. Like most Websites, Bloemendalwol mostly uses technologies through little data files stored on your device which enable us to save certain information when you visit or use our Website.

There are several types of cookies:

• Session cookies: these expire when you close your browser and enable us to link your actions during this specific session.
• Persistent cookies: these are stored on your device between browser sessions and enable us to remember your preferences and actions on several websites.
• Proprietary cookies: these are issued by the website you are visiting.
• Third-party cookies: these are issued by a third party website separate from the website you are visiting.(like Facebook)

2. WHAT TYPES OF COOKIES DO WE USE?

Our cookies have various purposes. They may:

1. Be required for our services to operate;
2. Help us improve our performance;
3. Offer you extra features;
4. Help us offer you relevant, targeted advertising.

We use cookies and other similar tracking technology stored on your device only while your browser is open (session cookies), and cookies and other similar technology stored on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies).

Bloemendalwol issues session cookies which are strictly necessary for the Websites’ correct operation and your browsing on them.

Bloemendalwol also issues persistent cookies which save your language, your time zone or other preferences.