Cookie Policy

2) What cookies are

Cookies are small text files that a website can store on your device when you visit. Cookies can contain an identifier and information about your preferences or interactions. They help websites remember choices such as cookie preferences, maintain basic functionality across pages, and (if you consent) measure which pages are useful and which ad campaigns led to a visit.

In addition to cookies, websites sometimes use similar technologies such as pixel tags (small pieces of code that trigger a request to a server) and server-side event logging. For moderation and transparency: we do not automatically load third-party tracking scripts by default. Where analytics or marketing technologies are used, they should only activate after you provide consent through our cookie banner or preferences panel.

3) Cookie lifespans and sources

Cookies can be:

• Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser. They often support essential site functions.
• Persistent cookies, which remain for a set period or until you delete them. They often store preferences or identifiers for measurement.

Cookies can also be:

• First-party cookies, set by our website domain.
• Third-party cookies, set by another domain (for example, a measurement or advertising provider) if such services are enabled and you have consented.

4) Cookie categories we use

We group cookies into three categories. These categories are consistent with our Privacy Policy and our on-site cookie consent controls.

A) Essential cookies (always active)

Essential cookies are required for the website to function, to maintain session continuity, and to remember your cookie consent choice. These cookies do not require consent under applicable EU rules when they are strictly necessary for providing the service you request (the website itself).

If you choose to reject optional cookies, essential cookies will still be used so the site can operate reliably and so your preference can be remembered.

B) Analytics cookies (optional, consent required)

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the site. They can show, for example, which pages are read most often, how long visitors spend on a page, and which course pages receive the most attention. This information helps us improve content and navigation for learners in the Netherlands.

When enabled, we may use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) with IP anonymization and a standard retention period of 14 months for analytics data. Analytics cookies only activate after you opt in.

C) Marketing cookies (optional, consent required)

Marketing cookies are used to measure advertising performance and show relevant offers. For example, they can help attribute a form submission to a campaign, limit repeated ad views, and build audiences for remarketing. They can also support “lookalike” audience modeling by advertising platforms.

Marketing cookies only activate after you opt in. If you opt out, we will not intentionally enable remarketing cookies through our consent-controlled tools.

5) Cookie table

The table below lists cookies that may be used on this website. Availability depends on your consent choices. The names and retention periods are typical defaults and may vary based on vendor configuration.

Note: the exact presence of third-party cookies depends on whether third-party tags are installed and whether you have consented. If you do not consent to analytics or marketing cookies, those cookies should not be set by our consent-controlled tooling.

6) Third-party providers

Depending on your consent, we may use the following providers:

• Google LLC (Google Analytics 4, Google Ads, Google Tag Manager): measurement and advertising attribution.
• Meta Platforms (Meta Pixel, conversion measurement): advertising measurement and audience creation.
• Cloudflare (CDN and security): performance optimization and protection against malicious traffic.

We do not permit these providers to use site data for their own independent commercial purposes. Where providers act as processors or service providers, they process data under their terms and applicable data protection agreements.

7) Managing cookie preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time. Use the “Manage cookie preferences” link in the footer to reopen the cookie banner and adjust your choices. If you accept all cookies, both analytics and marketing cookies may be enabled (if the corresponding tags are present). If you reject non-essential cookies, only essential cookies remain active.

You can also delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• See which cookies are stored and delete them individually.
• Block third-party cookies.
• Block all cookies for specific sites.
• Delete all cookies when you close the browser.

If you disable all cookies in your browser, essential site functions may be affected. For example, preference storage and some navigation elements may not behave as expected.

8) Optional vendor tools and opt-outs

Some providers offer their own opt-out tools. If you enable optional cookies and later decide to opt out via provider tools, the impact may be broader than this website alone.

• Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Google Ads settings: adssettings.google.com
• Meta ad preferences: facebook.com/adpreferences
• Your Online Choices (EU): youronlinechoices.eu

9) Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements in the Netherlands and the EU, or how we operate our courses and website. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of the page.

10) Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact:

• Legal entity: Atelier Noord Art Courses B.V.
• Address: Botterstraat 3, 3028 RL Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +31 10 261 9847