Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2024
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 information about your visit, such as your preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
This Cookie Policy explains how artifiixak B.V. ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website artifiixak.life ("our website").
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential cookies: These are necessary for our website to function properly
- Performance cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional cookies: These remember your preferences and personalise your experience
- Marketing cookies: These track your visits to show you relevant advertisements
Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Our website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This information helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as your user name, language, or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features. They may also be used to provide services you have asked for, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Cookie Details
The following table provides detailed information about the cookies we use:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Essential | Session |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - stores session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | Analytics | 24 hours |
| user_preferences | Remembers your website preferences | Functional | 6 months |
| marketing_consent | Tracks consent for marketing cookies | Marketing | 1 year |
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. This information is used to compile reports and help us improve our website. The information collected is anonymous and includes the number of visitors, where they came from, and the pages they visited.
For more information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: Google Analytics Cookie Usage
Google Fonts
Our website uses Google Fonts to display fonts. When you visit our website, Google may set cookies to provide the font service. For more information, see Google's privacy policy.
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 that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise your cookie preferences
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies
- Delete existing cookies
- Set notifications when cookies are being sent
Browser-Specific 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 → Cookies and site data
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can disable cookies, doing so may affect your experience on our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- You may need to re-enter information repeatedly
- Personalisation features will not function
- We cannot remember your preferences
Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to function.
Consent Management
Under GDPR and other privacy regulations, we need your consent for non-essential cookies. We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to ensure compliance with privacy regulations while maintaining functionality.
Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent for cookies at any time by:
- Clicking the cookie preferences link in our website footer
- Deleting cookies through your browser settings
- Contacting us directly at privacy@artifiixak.life
Data Protection
Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data protection laws. We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorised access, alteration, or disclosure.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or applicable law. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer
artifiixak B.V.
Berkenlaan 85, 6552 NQ Nijmegen, Netherlands
Email: privacy@artifiixak.life
Phone: +31 104247645