Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make their websites function properly, to improve the user experience, and to provide certain reporting information.
Cookies set by the website operator (in this case, Pauly B.V.) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website operator are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics and performance measurement.
2. Why Do We Use Cookies?
Pauly B.V. uses cookies for several purposes. Some cookies are necessary for technical reasons in order for our website to operate correctly, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve the experience. We also use cookies to remember your preferences.
The specific types of cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform are described in the sections below.
3. Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with the basic functions of the website. Because these cookies are strictly necessary to deliver the website, you cannot refuse them without impacting how our website functions.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference so the cookie banner is not displayed repeatedly | Persistent |
| session_id | Maintains your browsing session and ensures the website functions correctly during your visit | Session |
| form_token | Provides security for form submissions and helps prevent spam or unauthorized form use | Session |
4. Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information. This information is used to improve the website experience for all visitors. Analytics cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify individual visitors.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish users for general website analytics and to understand how visitors navigate the website | 2 years |
| _gid | Used to distinguish users and to collect information about website usage patterns on a daily basis | 24 hours |
Analytics cookies are only placed if you have accepted cookies through the cookie consent notice on our website. If you decline cookies, these analytics cookies will not be set.
5. Preference Cookies
Preference cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or the region that you are in. These cookies help personalize your experience on our website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences such as display settings to provide a consistent browsing experience across visits | 1 year |
6. Cookie Consent Notice
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent notice will be displayed at the bottom of the page. This notice provides you with the option to accept or decline non-essential cookies.
- If you click "Accept", all cookies described in this policy will be placed on your device, including analytics and preference cookies.
- If you click "Decline", only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website will be used. No analytics or preference cookies will be placed.
Your cookie preference is stored locally so that the consent notice does not reappear on subsequent visits. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or by adjusting your browser's cookie settings.
7. How to Manage and Delete Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically set your browser to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is being set. The process for managing cookies varies between browsers.
Here are links to cookie management instructions for common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Open Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Other Site Data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Open Settings, then Privacy and Security, then Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Open Preferences, then Privacy, then Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Open Settings, then Cookies and Site Permissions, then Manage and Delete Cookies.
Please note that blocking or deleting certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled without impacting the core features of the site.
8. Third-Party Cookies
In some cases, we may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy and cookie policies of the third-party providers. Pauly B.V. does not control how third-party cookies are used.
Third-party cookies that may be present on our website are limited to analytics services as described in Section 4 above. We do not use advertising cookies or remarketing cookies on this website.
9. Updates to This Cookie Policy
Pauly B.V. reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Continued use of our website after changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated terms.
10. Your Rights Under GDPR
As Pauly B.V. is registered in the Netherlands, we comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet) regarding the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies.
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to cookies that process personal data:
- Right to be informed: You have the right to know what cookies are used and why. This Cookie Policy provides that information.
- Right to consent: Non-essential cookies are only placed with your explicit consent, which you can provide or withdraw through our cookie consent notice.
- Right to withdraw consent: You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and local storage, then revisiting the website.
- Right to access: You can request information about what personal data has been collected through cookies.
- Right to erasure: You can request the deletion of any personal data collected through cookies.
11. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, how we use cookies, or how to manage your cookie preferences, please contact us:
- Company: Pauly B.V.
- Address: Gloriantstraat 17 H, 1055 CV Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Email: [email protected]
12. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your personal data and the terms under which you use our website, please review the following pages:
- Privacy Policy — Details on how we collect, store, and process personal information.
- Terms of Use — The rules and conditions for using our website and services.