Cookie Policy
Last updated: 12 January 2026
This cookie policy explains which cookies and similar technologies are used on the website of Stichting Valerentario and how you can manage your preferences. We act in accordance with the Dutch Telecommunications Act, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Regulation.
1. What are cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, improve the user experience and provide information to website owners. In addition to cookies, similar technologies such as local storage (localStorage) and web beacons may also be used.
2. Essential cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website and are placed automatically. They ensure, among other things, that your language preference and cookie consent are remembered. Essential cookies cannot be disabled, as the website cannot function properly without them. These cookies do not collect personal data for marketing or analytical purposes.
3. Analytical cookies
With your consent, we place analytical cookies to gain insight into how visitors use our website. We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose. The collected data includes the number of page visits, average session duration and device type. IP addresses are anonymised before storage. This information helps us to optimise the content and structure of the website.
4. Preference cookies
Preference cookies remember your personal settings, such as your chosen language and display options. These cookies improve your user experience but are not essential for the operation of the website. Without these cookies, default settings will be applied.
5. Communication cookies
With your explicit consent, we use cookies related to communication services, including Google Ads. These cookies measure the reach of our awareness campaigns and help us understand how visitors found our website. These cookies are only placed after your consent and are not used for personalised advertising outside the context of our ecological education.
6. Google Consent Mode v2
Our website uses Google Consent Mode version 2, a technology that ensures Google services (such as Analytics and Ads) respect your consent preferences. By default, all non-essential cookies are blocked until you actively grant consent. When you change your preferences via the cookie banner, these are immediately communicated to the Google services on our website. This means that no tracking or data collection takes place until you consent.
7. Managing your choices
On your first visit to our website, you will be asked to set your cookie preferences. You can adjust your settings at any time by clicking 'Cookie settings' at the bottom of the page. In addition, you can delete or block cookies through your web browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may limit the functionality of the website.
8. Cookie retention periods
Essential cookies and preference cookies are retained for a maximum of twelve months. Analytical cookies have a maximum retention period of fourteen months. Communication cookies are retained for a maximum of ninety days. After the retention period expires, cookies are automatically deleted.
9. Changes to this policy
We reserve the right to amend this cookie policy in response to new legislation, technological developments or changes in our services. The most recent version is always available on this page.