Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how upstaiahgr B.V. uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device 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.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period of time or until you delete them, while session cookies are deleted when you close your web browser.
How We Use Cookies
upstaiahgr uses cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: To enable basic website functionality and security
- Performance Cookies: To understand how visitors use our website and improve performance
- Functional Cookies: To remember your preferences and provide enhanced features
- Marketing Cookies: To deliver relevant advertising and measure campaign effectiveness (with your consent)
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - session information | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| preferences | Remembers your website preferences | 6 months | Functional |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. These cookies:
- Enable you to navigate our website and use its features
- Remember your cookie consent choices
- Maintain security and prevent fraud
- Store information you've entered in forms during your session
These cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies help us:
- Count the number of visitors and see how they move around the site
- Identify which pages are most popular
- Understand user behaviour patterns
- Improve website performance and user experience
We use Google Analytics for this purpose, which provides us with anonymised data about website usage.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personal features. These may include:
- Language preferences
- Region or location preferences
- Accessibility settings
- Information you've entered into forms
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. We only use marketing cookies with your explicit consent. These cookies may:
- Track your visits to our website and other websites
- Build a profile of your interests
- Show you relevant advertisements on other websites
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
- Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
- Google Fonts: For loading web fonts (may set performance cookies)
- Content Delivery Networks (CDNs): For faster content delivery
These third parties have their own privacy policies, and we encourage you to review them.
Managing Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner allowing you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ad Settings
Mobile Devices
On mobile devices, you can manage cookies and similar technologies through your device settings:
- iOS: Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security
- Android: Settings > Privacy > Ads (or similar, depending on device)
Do Not Track
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that lets you tell websites you don't want to be tracked. Currently, there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to Do Not Track signals, so we do not currently respond to these signals. However, you can use the cookie management options described above to control tracking.
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 any material 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 how we use cookies.
Contact Information
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
- Email: privacy@upstaiahgr.life
- Phone: +31 205161563
- Address: upstaiahgr B.V., Schoolstraat 110, 5087 AK Tilburg, Netherlands
Related Policies
This Cookie Policy should be read in conjunction with our:
- Privacy Policy - for information about how we collect and use personal data
- Terms of Service - for the terms governing your use of our website and services