Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 January 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how vortexmeadow B.V. ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and use personal data.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party" (set by a different domain). They can also be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a specified period).
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies for several purposes:
- Essential functionality: To enable basic website features and ensure the site works properly
- Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
- Personalisation: To remember your preferences and provide a more tailored experience
- Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
Types of Cookies We Use
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic features such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use Google Analytics to analyse website traffic and user behaviour, which helps us improve our website and services.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and other customisations you make to the website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. We use Google Ads and other advertising platforms that may set these cookies.
Specific Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year | Necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _gid | Google Analytics - distinguishes users | 24 hours | Analytics |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| _gcl_aw | Google Ads - conversion tracking | 90 days | Marketing |
| IDE | Google Ads - advertising personalisation | 2 years | Marketing |
Third-Party Services
We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how visitors use our site. You can learn more about Google Analytics cookies and privacy at Google's Privacy Policy.
Google Ads
We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. Google Ads may use cookies to show you relevant advertisements and measure ad performance. You can control ad personalisation through your Google Ads Settings.
Google Fonts
We use Google Fonts to improve the typography and design of our website. Google Fonts may collect usage data to improve their service. You can learn more at Google's Privacy Policy.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Our Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all non-essential cookies
- Customise your preferences by cookie category
You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or contacting us to reset your preferences.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- View which cookies are stored on your device
- Delete cookies individually or all at once
- Block cookies from specific sites
- Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
- Set your browser to notify you when cookies are being set
Opt-Out Links
You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
Google Consent Mode
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences while still providing basic analytics and measurement capabilities. When you decline marketing or analytics cookies, Consent Mode ensures that Google services operate in a privacy-focused manner that aligns with your choices.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
While you can browse our website with cookies disabled, some features may not work properly:
- Your cookie preferences won't be remembered
- Some interactive features may not function correctly
- We won't be able to provide personalised content
- Analytics data will be limited, affecting our ability to improve the site
Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, services, or legal requirements. 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:
vortexmeadow B.V.
Nieuwstraat 185
9731 UI Groningen
Netherlands
Email: privacy@vortexmeadow.world
Phone: +31 50 804 2798