Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 2024
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 more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
This Cookie Policy explains how eardocqvba B.V. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website eardocqvba.life. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as they are essential for the operation of our website.
Performance Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works and enhance user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences, region, or login status) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Cookie Details
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores user's cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| session_id | Maintains user session and shopping cart | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks | Session | Essential |
| user_preferences | Remembers language and regional settings | 6 months | Functional |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 2 years | Performance |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users | 24 hours | Performance |
| _gat | Google Analytics - throttles request rate | 1 minute | Performance |
| marketing_id | Tracks user behaviour for personalised advertising | 1 year | Marketing |
| conversion_tracking | Measures advertising campaign effectiveness | 30 days | Marketing |
Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set their own cookies on our website. These include:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website.
Payment Processors
Our payment processing partners may set cookies to facilitate secure transactions and prevent fraud. These cookies are essential for the payment process and are subject to the privacy policies of the respective payment providers.
Social Media Plugins
If we include social media features on our website, the social media companies may set their own cookies. These are subject to the privacy policies of the respective social media platforms.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences by category
- Learn more about our cookie usage
Changing Your Preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site
- Contacting us directly at privacy@eardocqvba.life
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect your experience on our website and may prevent some features from working properly.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
- Click the menu button (three dots) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Privacy and security"
- Click "Cookies and other site data"
- Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button (three lines) in the top-right corner
- Select "Options" or "Preferences"
- Click "Privacy & Security"
- Under "Cookies and Site Data", choose your settings
Safari
- Go to Safari menu and select "Preferences"
- Click the "Privacy" tab
- Choose your cookie and tracking preferences
Microsoft Edge
- Click the menu button (three dots) in the top-right corner
- Select "Settings"
- Click "Cookies and site permissions"
- Click "Cookies and site data"
- Choose your preferred settings
Do Not Track
Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites that you do not want to have your online activities tracked. Currently, there is no standard way for websites to respond to Do Not Track signals, and we do not respond to such signals at this time.
Mobile Devices
Mobile devices may use different technologies for tracking, such as advertising identifiers. You can usually control these through your device settings:
iOS Devices
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking, and toggle "Allow Apps to Request to Track" off.
Android Devices
Go to Settings > Google > Ads, and toggle "Opt out of Ads Personalisation" on.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. We will notify you of any significant changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last Updated" date.
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:
eardocqvba B.V.
Email: privacy@eardocqvba.life
Phone: +31 40 323 5304
Address: Eikenlaan 177, 5053 IH Tilburg, North Brabant, Netherlands