Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how cheeselucd B.V. ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website cheeselucd.life ("Website"). This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service to understand how we collect, use, and protect your information.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behaviour and preferences.

Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (remain on your device for a specified period).

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our services:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
  • Performance Cookies: Improve website speed and functionality

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

  • Cookies that remember your cookie consent preferences
  • Security cookies that protect against fraud and abuse
  • Session management cookies for website functionality

4.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information:

  • Google Analytics cookies for website traffic analysis
  • Performance monitoring cookies
  • User behaviour tracking for website optimisation

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences and choices, such as language settings, form data, and display preferences.

5. Cookie Details Table

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains session state and security Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - session data 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
user_preferences Remembers user settings and preferences 30 days Functional
form_data Temporarily stores form information Session Functional

6. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may include third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

6.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about your visit, including:

  • Pages visited and time spent on each page
  • How you arrived at our website
  • General geographic location (city/country level)
  • Device and browser information

For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit Google's Analytics Cookie Usage page.

6.2 Content Delivery Networks

We may use content delivery networks (CDNs) to improve website performance. These services may set cookies to optimise content delivery based on your location and device capabilities.

7. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

7.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner with the following options:

  • Accept All: Allows all cookies including analytics and functional cookies
  • Reject All: Only essential cookies will be used
  • Customise: Choose which types of cookies to allow

7.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (may affect website functionality)

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

7.3 Opt-out Tools

For analytics cookies, you can also use Google's opt-out tool: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website:

  • Essential Cookies: Disabling these may prevent the website from functioning properly
  • Functional Cookies: You may need to re-enter preferences on each visit
  • Analytics Cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on usage data

9. Cookie Consent Management

We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie preferences and comply with privacy regulations. This means:

  • Analytics and advertising cookies are blocked by default until you provide consent
  • Your consent preferences are remembered for future visits
  • You can change your preferences at any time
  • Essential cookies function regardless of consent status

10. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice on our website.

11. Contact Information

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

cheeselucd B.V.
Email: privacy@cheeselucd.life
Phone: +31 209101381
Address: Eikenlaan 110, 3047 HU Rotterdam, Netherlands

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below or clearing your browser data to see the consent banner again on your next visit.