Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.

Cookies contain information about your use of the website, such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and preferences you've set. They cannot access other files on your device or cause harm to your computer.

2. How We Use Cookies

retrosvjal.top uses cookies for several purposes:

• Essential functionality: To ensure our website works properly
• User experience: To remember your preferences and settings
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website
• Marketing: To provide relevant content and advertisements (with your consent)
• Security: To protect against fraud and maintain website security

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

3.2 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 and services.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we've added to our pages.

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

4. Detailed Cookie Information

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services:

5.1 Google Analytics

• Purpose: Website analytics and performance measurement
• Data collected: Anonymous usage statistics, page views, session duration
• Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
• Opt-out: Google Analytics Opt-out

5.2 Google Fonts

• Purpose: Display custom fonts on our website
• Data collected: IP address, browser information
• Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

6. Cookie Consent and Management

6.1 Your Consent

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject all non-essential cookies
• Customise your preferences for different types of cookies

6.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Using the cookie preference centre on our website
• Clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site
• Contacting us directly at privacy@retrosvjal.top

7. Browser Cookie Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Delete cookies when you close your browser
• Set exceptions for specific websites

7.1 Browser-Specific Instructions

8. Mobile Device Settings

If you're using a mobile device, you can manage cookies and tracking through your device settings:

8.1 iOS Devices

• Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Block All Cookies
• Settings → Privacy → Tracking → Allow Apps to Request to Track

8.2 Android Devices

• Chrome: Settings → Site settings → Cookies
• Privacy settings: Settings → Privacy → Ads → Opt out of Ads Personalisation

9. Data Retention

Different cookies are stored for different periods:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored for a specific period (see cookie table above)
• Analytics cookies: Typically stored for up to 26 months
• Consent cookies: Stored for up to 12 months

You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or by withdrawing your consent.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party services may transfer your data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this happens:

• We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place
• Data is only transferred to countries with adequate protection levels
• We use Standard Contractual Clauses where necessary
• You can obtain more information by contacting us

11. Your Rights

Under GDPR and other privacy laws, you have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:

• Right to consent: Choose which cookies to accept
• Right to withdraw consent: Change your mind at any time
• Right to access: Know what data we collect through cookies
• Right to deletion: Request removal of your data
• Right to portability: Receive your data in a portable format

12. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. When we make significant changes:

• We'll update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• We'll notify you through our website or email
• We may ask for renewed consent if required
• The updated policy will be effective immediately upon posting

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

14. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

• Dutch Data Protection Authority
• European Commission - Data Protection
• All About Cookies
• Your Online Choices