Cookie Policy

Last revised: October 28, 2026, Haarlem, Netherlands.

Vander Geest Optiek (“we,”“us,” “our”) is the owner of the website www.vandergeestoptiek.com (the“Website”). We are committed to protecting the privacy of our customers and online users (“you,”“your”). This Cookie Policy describes which cookies and similar technologies we set ourselves, which third-party cookies are used, for what purpose and on what legal basis, and how you can manage your preferences. This Cookie Policy supplements our Privacy Policy and should therefore be read in conjunction with it.

By visiting our Website and, where applicable, giving your consent via our cookie banner, you accept and agree to the terms of this Cookie Policy. All personal data that we process via cookies is handled in strict accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) (the“GDPR”) and the Dutch Telecommunications Act.

1. Data controller

The data controller for all personal data we process via cookies is Van der Geest Optiek, a sole proprietorship owned by Izaac Peeters, located at Generaal Cronjéstraat 86, 2021 JL, Haarlem, registered with the Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands under number 42112182, VAT identification number NL005503219B78.

Tot en met 31 augustus 2026 werd de onderneming gedreven als vennootschap onder firma. Met ingang van 1 september 2026 is de hierboven genoemde eenmanszaak de verwerkingsverantwoordelijke.

If you have any questions, please contact us by sending an email to info@vandergeestoptiek.com.

2. What are cookies?

2.1 Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit our Website and can be read again on your next visit. In addition to cookies, we use similar technologies, such as local storage and scripts. Whenever this Cookie Policy refers to “cookies,” it also includes these similar technologies.

2.2 We distinguish between first-party cookies and third-party cookies:

a) First-party cookies are set by Van der Geest Optiek itself via the domain vandergeestoptiek.com,

b) Third-party cookies are placed by external parties, such as Google, whose services we use on our Website. You can find information about how they use cookies and personal data in the privacy policy of the relevant service. We have only limited control over this.

3. Legal basis and consent

3.1 We place cookies, as described in Section 4 of this Cookie Policy, based on the following grounds:

a) We place necessary and functional cookies without your prior consent, because they are technically necessary for the Website to function or have no, or only a minor, impact on your privacy (based on legitimate interests (in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR) and the exception provided for in Article 11.7a, paragraph 3, of the Telecommunications Act),

b) We also place privacy-friendly analytical cookies without your prior consent, provided that they are configured in accordance with the applicable guidelines of the Dutch Data Protection Authority in such a way that they have no or minimal impact on your privacy (based on legitimate interests (in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR)),

c) We place analytical cookies that have more than a minor impact on your privacy, as well as all marketing, advertising, and tracking cookies, only after you have given your prior, free, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent (based on consent (in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR) in conjunction with Article 11.7a, paragraph 1, of the Telecommunications Act).

3.2 The cookies referred to in Section 3.1(c) will not be placed until you have given your consent. You can make your selection via the cookie banner that appears on your first visit, where accepting and declining are equally simple. Your consent applies on a per-category basis.

3.3 Your consent is managed and recorded through the CookieYes consent platform, so that we can demonstrate compliance with the consent requirements (in accordance with Articles 5(2) and 7(1) of the GDPR).

4. Overview of cookies used

The following describes which cookies we set ourselves and which third-party cookies we use. Because our Website and the services we use are constantly being developed, the specific cookies and the retention periods set by third parties may change from time to time. The most up-to-date overview is always available via the cookie settings on our Website.

4.1 Essential and functional cookies

Essential and functional cookies are necessary for the Website to function. Without these cookies, certain features—such as remembering your cookie preferences and making an appointment online—cannot be used. No consent is required for these cookies.

4.2 Analytical Cookies

Analytical cookies collect (often anonymous) data and statistics to help us understand how visitors use the Website, so that we can improve the Website and our services. We have configured Google Analytics to be privacy-friendly wherever possible. To the extent that these cookies nevertheless have more than a minor impact on your privacy, we will place them only after obtaining your consent.

On https://vandergeestoptiek.com, we use the following analytical cookies:

4.3 Marketing and Advertising Cookies

Marketing and advertising cookies are used to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns—for example, to determine whether an ad led to an online appointment. We place these cookies only after you have given your consent.

These cookies are managed through Google Tag Manager (container ID GTM-WQ737JS) and Google Site Kit. Google Tag Manager and Site Kit do not set cookies themselves, but manage the loading of the services mentioned above: Google Analytics 4 via Site Kit and Google Ads via Google Tag Manager. This loading occurs in accordance with your cookie preferences.

4.4 Embedded Content

Content hosted on other sites and made available on this Website may be used. Examples include EyeFactory’s online appointment system, an embedded map or Street View display via Google Maps on our contact page, or YouTube or Vimeo videos. When you load or play one of these elements, the relevant company may set a cookie. You can find information about how they handle cookies and personal data in the privacy policy of the relevant service. We have no control over this.

• Google / YouTube / Google Maps: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
• Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/cookie_list

5. Data Retention

5.1 The retention period (duration) of individual cookies is specified in the lists in Section 4 of this Cookie Policy. For third-party cookies, the retention period is determined by the relevant third party; we have no control over this. At the end of the specified period, the cookie automatically expires, unless you visit our Website again and the cookie is renewed.

5.2 Without prejudice to Section 5.1 of this Cookie Policy, we retain a record of your cookie consent (the consent record) for as long as necessary to demonstrate compliance with applicable legal obligations. In light of our accountability obligations (in accordance with Articles 5(2) and 7(1) of the GDPR) and the applicable statutory limitation periods, we generally retain this data for a period of five (5) years following the last point of contact or the withdrawal of your consent, or for as long as necessary or permitted for the purposes for which it was collected, including the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims.

5.3 We use the data collected through analytical and marketing cookies to perform aggregated analyses for internal research and for statistical, strategic, and commercial purposes. This aggregated information does not identify you. We use this information to optimize our Website, Services, and products, in accordance with Section 3 of our Privacy Policy.

6. Disclosure to third parties

6.1 Some of the services listed in Article 4 are provided by parties that are (partly) based outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including Google in the United States. To the extent that personal data is transferred to countries outside the EEA via these cookies, this is done with appropriate safeguards, such as the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and/or the Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission, supplemented by appropriate technical and organizational measures.

6.2 We do not sell your personal data to third parties.

7. Manage or Withdraw Your Consent

7.1 You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings on our Website. Withdrawal of consent is not retroactive: processing that took place prior to the withdrawal based on consent remains lawful.

7.2 In addition, you can use your browser settings to delete cookies that have already been placed and to restrict or block the placement of new cookies. Please note that disabling certain cookies may limit the functionality and user-friendliness of the Website.

7.3 On a Mac, you can manage cookies in Safari by going to Safari > Settings (⌘ ,), then the “Privacy” tab. In Google Chrome, go to Chrome > Settings > “Privacy and security” > “Third-party cookies.” For more information on managing cookies in each browser, see your browser’s help section.

8. Third-Party Websites and Online Showroom

Our website may contain hyperlinks to external websites maintained by third parties. We cannot accept any responsibility for the content of these websites or for the way these websites handle your data. Be sure to read the applicable Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy, if available, of the websites you visit.

If you use our online showroom or online store—when it is available on its own website—the cookie policy on that website applies.

9. Future legislation

Please note that the legal framework for cookies is evolving. The European ePrivacy Regulation was repealed in 2026, and the rules governing cookies and similar technologies are expected to be incorporated into the GDPR, including through the proposed Articles 88a and 88b of the GDPR (part of the so-called “Digital Omnibus” package). Among other things, these provisions call for recognizing automated, machine-readable consent signals at the browser level and for not requesting previously denied consent again for at least six months. We are closely monitoring these developments and will update this Cookie Policy and our consent mechanisms as soon as new legislation takes effect, ensuring that our practices remain lawful under the future regulatory framework.

10. Revisions to this Cookie Policy

Please note that this Cookie Policy may be revised from time to time. Any revised Cookie Policy will be published on our Website, where the most current version will be available at all times. We recommend that you check our Website and the Cookie Policy regularly. If we make a change to this Cookie Policy that would affect your privacy rights, we will either ask for your consent to the change or continue to comply with our previous Cookie Policy with respect to information we processed while it was in effect. The most recent revision took place on October 28, 2026, in Haarlem, the Netherlands.

11. Complaints or questions

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy and how Van der Geest Optiek uses your data, please send an email to info@vandergeestoptiek.com. If you have a complaint about how Van der Geest Optiek processes your data, you can also send an email to info@vandergeestoptiek.com. In addition, you can always contact the competent national data protection authority. In the Netherlands, this is the Dutch Data Protection Authority.