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Cookie Policy
Last revised: June 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 place 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 ourPrivacy Policyandshould 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 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, located at Generaal Cronjéstraat 86, 2021 JL, Haarlem, registered with the Chamber of Commerce in the Netherlands under number 34070312.
If you have any questions, please contact us by sending an email to (info@vandergeestoptiek.com).
2. What are cookies?
2.1Cookiesare 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 pixels, local storage, and scripts. Whenever this Cookie Policy refers to “cookies,” it also includes these similar technologies.
2.2Wedistinguish between first-party cookies and third-party cookies:
a)First-party cookiesareset by Van der Geest Optiek itself via the domain vandergeestoptiek.com;
b)Third-party cookiesareplaced by external parties, such as Google, Meta, and Pinterest, whose services we use on our Website. You can find out 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.Weuse cookies, as described in Section 4 of this Cookie Policy, based on the following grounds:
a) We placenecessaryand functional cookies without your prior consent, as these are technically necessary for the Website to function or have no, or only a minimal, 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 placeprivacy-friendlyanalytical 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 little or no impact on your privacy (based on legitimate interests (in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR));
c) We placeanalyticalcookies 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, freely given, 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 placeduntilyou have given your consent. You can make your choice 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 ismanagedand recorded via the CookieYes consent platform, so that we can demonstrate compliance with 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. Necessary and functional cookies
Essential and functional cookies are necessary for the Website to function properly. Without these cookies, certain features—such as security, the ability to remember your cookie preferences, the shopping cart function (once our online store is available), and language settings—cannot be used. No consent is required for these cookies.
| Cookie key: | Domain: | Cookie type: | Duration: | Explanation: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookieyes-consent | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Necessary | 1 year | CookieYes sets this cookie to remember the user’s consent preferences so that they are respected during future visits. The cookie does not store any personal data. |
| _GRECAPTCHA | google.com/ | Third-party: Required | 6 months | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots and thus protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::a | google.com/ | Third-party: Required | Permanent | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots and thus protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::b | google.com/ | Third-party: Required | Session | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots and thus protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::c | google.com/ | Third-party: Required | Session | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots and thus protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| rc::f | google.com/ | Third-party: Required | Permanent | This cookie is set by the Google recaptcha service to identify bots and thus protect the website from malicious spam attacks. |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Functional | Session | Keep track of the contents and status of your shopping cart when our online store is available. |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Functional | Session | Keep track of how many items are in your shopping cart when our online store is available. |
| weglot_allow_private | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Functional | 1 year | This is set by the Weglot translation service to remember your preferred language setting for the Website. |
| wp-settings-[id] | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Functional | 1 year | Used by WordPress to remember display and interface preferences, particularly for logged-in users. |
| wp-settings-time-[id] | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Functional | 1 year | Records the time when the WordPress settings were configured. |
| __ssid | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Necessary | Session | Technical session identification to ensure the proper and secure operation of the Website. |
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. However, to the extent that these cookies have more than a minor impact on your privacy, we will only place them after obtaining your consent.
Onhttps://vandergeestoptiek.com, weusethe following analytical cookies:
| Cookie key: | Domain: | Cookie type: | Duration: | Explanation: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _go | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | 1 year, 1 month, and 4 days | The _ga cookie, installed by Google Analytics, calculates visitor, session, and campaign data and also tracks site usage for the site's analytics report. The cookie stores information anonymously and assigns a randomly generated number to recognize unique visitors. |
| _ga_[container] | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | 1 year, 1 month, and 4 days | This cookie is used by Google Analytics 4 to maintain the session status. |
| sbjs_current | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | Session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to identify the source of a visit and record visit characteristics. This analytical and behavioral cookie is used to improve the visitor experience. |
| sbjs_current_add | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | Session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to store additional source and attribution data from the current visit. |
| sbjs_first | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | Session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to record the visitor's original source. |
| sbjs_first_add | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | Session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to store additional information about the visitor's original source. |
| sbjs_udata | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | Session | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to record technical visit characteristics for the purpose of source identification. |
| sbjs_migrations | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | Session | A technical cookie from Sourcebuster that ensures the source recognition feature works properly. |
| sbjs_session | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Analytical cookies | 1 hour | Sourcebuster sets this cookie to track session information for the purpose of source identification and attribution. |
4.3. Marketing and advertising cookies
Marketing and advertising cookies are used to show visitors personalized ads based on pages they have previously visited and to analyze the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We only place these cookies after you have given your consent.
| Cookie key: | Domain: | Cookie type: | Duration: | Explanation: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Marketing cookies | 3 months | Placed via the Meta Pixel (Facebook/Instagram) to recognize visitors and measure and optimize ads. |
| fr | facebook.com/ | Third-party: Marketing cookies | 3 months | Placed by Meta to deliver relevant ads and measure ad effectiveness. |
| _pin_unauthorized | pinterest.com/ | Third-party: Marketing cookies | 1 year | Placed by Pinterest to group actions from users who cannot be identified. |
| _pinterest_ct_ua | pinterest.com/ | Third-party: Marketing cookies | 1 year | Placed by Pinterest for the purpose of conversion tracking and monitoring user interactions. |
| _gcl_au | vandergeestoptiek.com/ | First-party: Marketing cookies | 3 months | Placed by Google for the purpose of the conversion linker for advertising campaigns. |
| ar_debug | google.com/ | Third-party: Marketing cookies | 1 year | Used by Google for conversion and ad tracking. |
These cookies are partly managed via Google Tag Manager (container ID GTM-WQ737JS). Google Tag Manager does not set cookies itself, but manages the loading of the analytical and marketing services listed above (including Google Analytics 4, the Meta Pixel, and Google Ads). This loading occurs in accordance with your cookie preferences.
4.4. Unclassified cookies
Unclassified cookies are cookies that are still being analyzed and have not yet been assigned to a category.
| Cookie key: | Domain: | Cookie type: | Duration: | Explanation: |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| is_eu | pinterest.com/ | Third-party: Unclassified | Session | Used to determine whether the visitor is located within the EU/EEA, in part to ensure the proper application of privacy regulations. |
4.5. Embedded content
Content hosted on other sites and made available on this Website may be used. Examples include an embedded map or Street View 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 place a cookie. You can find information about how they use 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
Meta (Facebook / Instagram):https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/
Pinterest:https://policy.pinterest.com/nl/cookies
5. Data Retention
5.1.Theretention period (duration) of each cookie 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 toSection 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 usethedata 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 ourPrivacy Policy.
6. Disclosure to third parties
6.1.Someof the services listed in Article 4 are provided by parties that are (partly) based outside the European Economic Area (EEA), including Google, Meta, and Pinterest 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.Wedo not sell your personal data to third parties.
7. Manage or withdraw your consent
7.1.Youcan change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings on our Website. Withdrawal of consent is not retroactive: processing that took place prior to 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.Ona Mac, you can manage cookies in Safari by going to Safari > Preferences (⌘ ,) > 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, please refer to your browser’s help section.
8. Third-party websites
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 how they handle your data. Be sure to read the applicablePrivacy PolicyandCookie Policy, if available, of the websites you visit.
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). This includes provisions for honoring 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 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 is 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 regarding information we processed while it was in effect. The last revision took place in June 2026 in Haarlem, the Netherlands.
11. Complaints or questions
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Van der Geest Optiek uses your data, please send an email toinfo@vandergeestoptiek.com. If you have a complaint about how Van der Geest Optiek processes your data, please send an email toinfo@vandergeestoptiek.com. In addition, you can always contact the competent national supervisory authority for data protection. In the Netherlands, this is the Dutch Data Protection Authority.