Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 25, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how CVitae ("Company", "we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://www.cvitae.nl ("Website"). This policy describes what technologies we use, what information they collect, and how you can control their use.

For more information on how we handle personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences over time to enhance your user experience.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: remain stored until they expire or are manually deleted

2. How We Use Cookies

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website. They enable core functionalities such as secure logins and access to protected areas.

Examples:

• Authentication tokens
• Account session management

b. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the Website to remember user preferences such as language settings, layout choices, or previously entered information.

Examples:

• Language detection
• User interface settings

c. Analytics and Performance Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors use our Website. This helps us improve content and performance.

Collected data may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on site
• Click behavior
• Browser and device type

d. Advertising and Targeting Cookies

Google Ads cookies are used to display personalized ads based on user activity and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

Collected data may include:

• IP address
• Browsing behavior
• Ad engagement metrics

e. Third-Party Cookies

Third parties, such as Stripe (for payment processing), may place cookies on your device when you use certain features on our Website.

Examples include:

• Payment authentication (Stripe)
• Traffic measurement (Google Analytics)

3. Cookie Consent and Control

Upon visiting our Website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your cookie preferences via a popup settings panel

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may impact Website functionality.

4. Cookie Retention

We use both session and persistent cookies. Retention duration depends on the cookie and provider.

We do not specify exact retention periods for cookies set by third-party providers such as Google or Stripe.

5. Legal Basis for Processing (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we process cookies based on:

• Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest
• All other cookies: User consent (via cookie popup)

We do not activate non-essential cookies until you have provided consent.

6. Your Rights and Contact Information

As a user in the EU/EEA, you have the right to:

• Withdraw your cookie consent at any time
• Access, correct, or delete your personal data
• Lodge a complaint with a Data Protection Authority

If you have any questions or wish to exercise your rights, contact us at:

Email: legal@cvitae.nl