1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a better user experience, and supply information to website operators. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services embedded on the page (third-party cookies).
In addition to traditional cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage, session storage, and pixel tags. References to "cookies" in this policy include these related technologies unless otherwise stated.
2. How We Use Cookies
Boneshelbow uses cookies to:
- Ensure the website functions correctly and securely
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Understand how visitors navigate and interact with our pages
- Measure the effectiveness of our content and services
- Deliver relevant information based on demonstrated interests, when you have consented to marketing cookies
We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information. Cookie data is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection legislation, including the GDPR and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet).
3. Cookie Categories
We classify cookies into three categories, each with distinct purposes and consent requirements:
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to operate. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access, and cookie consent storage. Because the website cannot function properly without them, strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent under applicable law. They cannot be disabled through our cookie settings panel.
3.2 Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, including which pages are visited most frequently, how long visitors stay, and whether error messages are encountered. This data is aggregated and anonymised where possible. Analytics cookies are only placed on your device when you provide explicit consent through our cookie banner or settings panel.
3.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies track your browsing activity to deliver content that may be relevant to your interests. They may also be used to measure the effectiveness of informational campaigns. Marketing cookies are only activated with your explicit consent and can be disabled at any time through our cookie settings.
4. Specific Cookies We Use
The following table describes the cookies that may be placed on your device when you visit boneshelbow.world:
Strictly Necessary
- tdde_cookie_consent — Stores your cookie consent preferences (necessary, analytics, marketing). Duration: 12 months. Provider: Boneshelbow (local storage).
- session_id — Maintains your session state during a single visit. Duration: Session. Provider: Boneshelbow.
Analytics (requires consent)
- _analytics_id — Distinguishes unique visitors for aggregated traffic analysis. Duration: 13 months. Provider: Analytics service.
- _page_views — Records page view counts and navigation sequences. Duration: 30 minutes. Provider: Analytics service.
Marketing (requires consent)
- _marketing_pref — Stores demonstrated content preferences for informational delivery. Duration: 6 months. Provider: Boneshelbow.
- _campaign_ref — Identifies the source through which you arrived at our website. Duration: 30 days. Provider: Analytics service.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. These may include:
- Content delivery networks: Used to load fonts and icon libraries efficiently. These services may set technical cookies necessary for content delivery.
- Analytics platforms: When you consent to analytics cookies, third-party analytics tools may place cookies to collect usage data.
We do not control third-party cookies. We recommend reviewing the privacy and cookie policies of these providers for additional information. Third-party cookies are only activated when you have given the appropriate category of consent.
6. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser local storage to save your cookie consent preferences. The key tdde_cookie_consent stores a JSON object containing your choices for necessary, analytics, and marketing categories. This data remains on your device until you clear your browser storage or update your preferences through our cookie banner.
Local storage data is not transmitted to our servers automatically. It is read by our client-side JavaScript solely to determine whether analytics or marketing scripts should be activated during your visit.
7. Managing Your Preferences
You have several options for controlling cookies:
7.1 Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. You can:
- Click "Accept All" to consent to all cookie categories
- Click "Reject" to allow only strictly necessary cookies
- Click "Cookie Settings" to customise your preferences by category
7.2 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings menu. Common browser instructions:
- 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 → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality. Strictly necessary cookies are required for basic operation.
7.3 Withdrawing Consent
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and local storage, then revisiting our website to set new preferences. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
8. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is governed by the following legal frameworks:
- General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR)
- Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), Article 11.7a
- Directive 2002/58/EC concerning the processing of personal data and the protection of privacy in the electronic communications sector (ePrivacy Directive)
Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website. Analytics and marketing cookies require your explicit consent before activation, in compliance with Dutch and EU regulations.
9. Cookie Retention
Cookie retention periods vary by type and purpose:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Consent preference cookies: 12 months from the date of consent
- Analytics cookies: Between 30 minutes and 13 months depending on the specific cookie
- Marketing cookies: Between 30 days and 6 months depending on the specific cookie
After the retention period expires, cookies are automatically removed from your device unless you visit our website again and new cookies are set.
10. Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable legislation, or our data processing practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the most recent revision was made. We recommend checking this page periodically for updates.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data protection rights, please contact:
Boneshelbow
Hartmansstraat 26, 3012 VA Rotterdam, Netherlands
Email: assist@boneshelbow.world
Phone: +31 10 786 2760