Cookie statement

1. General

A. Different types of cookies

1. The Privacy CoOperation uses various cookies on its website. A cookie is a small text file that is stored by the browser of your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you first visit this website. There are different types of cookies:
2. 1. Functional cookies are cookies with a purely technical functionality. They ensure that the website functions optimally. For example, they can remember your preferences. They also enable us to optimize our website and the services we offer via the website.
      
   2. Analytical cookies can track your browsing behavior. These cookies are used when analytical service providers, such as Google Analytics, are employed. Some analytical cookies are anonymous, while others process personal data.
      
   3. Tracking cookies: these cookies are placed by an external party. These cookies enable personalized advertisements to be displayed. These cookies can also track your surfing behavior, allowing these parties to build up a very specific profile. This profile can be so detailed that it constitutes personal data.
      

B. Changing cookie preferences

1. You set your cookie settings yourself when you first visited our website. All non-functional cookies can be refused per category. Cookies other than functional or anonymous analytical cookies will only be placed after you, as a visitor, have given your consent by means of an active action. You can change your settings at any time via our website.

C. Basis for data processing

1. Functional cookies: the basis for processing functional cookies is the legitimate interest of The Privacy CoOperation. The basis of "legitimate interest" is based on Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The interest of The Privacy CoOperation is based on the need to ensure the proper functioning of the website. However, the user's interest in maintaining their privacy is not exceeded, as functional cookies do not collect personal data that can be used for marketing or other purposes, for example.
2. Analytical and tracking cookies: the basis for processing analytical and tracking cookies is the consent given to The Privacy CoOperation. The basis is based on Article 6, paragraph 1, sub a of the GDPR. This article stipulates that the processing of personal data is only permitted if the data subject has given his or her unambiguous consent. The requested consent gives you, as a user, control over your personal data and provides transparency about how this data is used.

2. Cookie overview

A. Cookie name, cookie type, cookie purpose, and retention period

1. The Privacy CoOperation website uses various types of cookies, which are listed in the table below.
2. In total, there are 24 different cookies on tpco.nl. The following cookies may be placed on the visitor's hard drive when visiting The Privacy CoOperation website:

3. Google Analytics

A. Google

1. Cookies from Google Analytics are placed via our website. We use this service to investigate how you, as a visitor, use our website, and Google provides us with insightful reports on this.
   
2. Google may provide this information to third parties if Google is legally required to do so, or insofar as third parties process the information on Google's behalf. The Privacy CoOperation has no influence on this.
3. Here you can read how Google uses your personal data and for what purposes it is used.

B. Privacy settings

1. Through this cookie statement, we inform you about the use of Google Analytics.
2. The Privacy CoOperation has entered into a data processing agreement with Google;
3. Google Signals is used. This feature gives us more insight into the behavior of our visitors on different devices;
4. Collected data is linked to other Google services;
5. Your IP address is anonymized so that your location cannot be traced.

4. Third-party websites and changes

1. This cookie statement does not apply to third-party websites that are linked to our website. The Privacy CoOperation cannot guarantee that these third parties will handle your personal data in a reliable and secure manner.
   
2. Always consult the privacy statement of these websites before using them.
3. A well-known third party is Google. Read herehow they handle personal data. 
4. This Cookie Policy is subject to change. If changes are made, you will be asked again to consent to the use of the updated cookies. The current version of this Cookie Policy is 20260516.
   

5. Viewing, modifying, or deleting data

A. Your rights

1. You have the right to:
   1. view your personal data;
   2. submit a request for correction of data;
   3. request that we process less data;
   4. request the deletion of your data;
   5. have your data transferred to someone else and,
   6. file a complaint as further described in Article 6.
2. If you have any questions or comments about The Privacy CoOperation's data processing, please send a request to info@theprivacycooperation.nl.
3. The Privacy CoOperation will respond to your request as soon as possible, but in any case within four weeks.

6. Right to complain

A. Internal treatment

1. If you have any complaints about the way in which (personal) data is processed, The Privacy CoOperation will be happy to help you resolve these in mutual consultation. Please address your complaint in the first instance to info@theprivacycooperation.nl.

B. Data Protection Authority

1. Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority about our processing of your personal data. To do so, please contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority. More information about your right to complain can be found on the website at:
   https://autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl/nl/zelf-doen/privacyrechten/klacht-over-gebruik-persoonsgegevens.