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 our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience and allow certain features of our website to function properly.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them on the characuhnp website (characuhnp.live), and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes to enhance your experience on our website:
- Essential Functionality: To ensure our website works properly and securely
- Performance Analysis: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our content
- User Preferences: To remember your cookie consent choices and preferences
- Security: To protect against fraud and enhance website security
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, form submissions, and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your preferences and choices to provide a more personalised experience on subsequent visits.
Cookie Details
Below is a detailed list of the cookies we use on our website:
| 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 tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | 6 months | Functional |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and usage patterns. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve the website. The cookies collect information in an anonymous form.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, please visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
Content Delivery Networks
We may use content delivery networks (CDNs) to deliver website resources efficiently. These services may set their own cookies for performance optimisation.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View and delete existing cookies
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Clear all cookies when you close the browser
Browser-Specific Instructions
Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by visiting: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that if you disable or refuse cookies, some parts of our website may become inaccessible or not function properly. Specifically:
- Essential cookies are required for basic website functionality
- Disabling analytics cookies won't affect your browsing but will prevent us from improving our website
- Functional cookies enhance your experience but aren't essential for basic operation
- Your cookie preferences will need to be reset if you clear all cookies
Cookie Consent and GDPR
In compliance with GDPR and EU cookie regulations, we:
- Obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
- Provide clear information about the cookies we use
- Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
- Respect your cookie preferences across your visits
- Regularly review and update our cookie practices
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website.
Please review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
Company: characuhnp B.V.
Email: privacy@characuhnp.live
Phone: +31 205217990
Address: Dorpsstraat 11, 9767 VG Groningen, Netherlands