Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies help us understand how you use our website and improve your browsing experience.

How We Use Cookies

sickisgcow uses cookies for various purposes including website functionality, performance analysis, and user experience enhancement. We use both first-party cookies (set by our website) and third-party cookies (set by external services we use). All cookies are used in accordance with applicable privacy laws and our Privacy Policy.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions.

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most popular and if users encounter error messages. This data helps us improve website performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website, helping us measure and improve performance. These cookies collect information anonymously and report website trends.

Cookie Details

Below is a detailed list of cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores user cookie preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains user session Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - session information 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
user_preferences Stores user interface preferences 6 months Functional

Third-Party Cookies

We use various third-party services that may set their own cookies. These include Google Analytics for website analytics, content delivery networks for performance optimisation, and other services that enhance our website functionality. These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner allowing you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies, or notify you when cookies are being sent. However, disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

Third-Party Opt-Out

For third-party analytics cookies, you can opt out directly through the service providers. For Google Analytics, you can use the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on or visit Google's privacy settings.

Browser-Specific Cookie Management

Google Chrome

Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. Here you can manage cookie settings, view stored cookies, and set preferences for different types of cookies.

Mozilla Firefox

Go to Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data. You can choose to block cookies, delete existing cookies, and manage exceptions for specific websites.

Safari

Go to Preferences > Privacy. You can choose to block all cookies, allow cookies from visited websites only, or allow all cookies. You can also manage stored cookies and website data.

Microsoft Edge

Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data. You can choose to block third-party cookies, delete cookies when you close the browser, and manage site-specific permissions.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some functionality may be limited. Essential cookies are necessary for basic website operation, and disabling them may prevent you from using certain features like contact forms or user preferences. Performance and analytics cookies help us improve our website, and disabling them won't affect your browsing experience but will limit our ability to enhance our services.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will notify you by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy and, where appropriate, provide additional notice on our website.

Contact Us

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

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +31 203822906

Address:
sickisgcow B.V.
Eikenlaan 236
1325 UM Almere
Flevoland, Netherlands