What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device to remember your preferences, optimise website performance, maintain security and analyse usage patterns. Cookies may be set directly by Harwig IT B.V. (first-party cookies) or by external partners whose technologies we integrate (third-party cookies).

Legal basis and compliance

This Cookie Policy complies with:
• GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
• Dutch GDPR implementation (UAVG) and applicable Dutch data protection law
• ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) – “Cookie Law”

Under these laws, the use of non-essential cookies requires your prior, informed and freely given consent. Essential cookies may be stored without consent as they are required for the website to function.

Types of cookies we use

• Essential cookies: required for secure login, session management and correct loading of website components. These do not require consent.
• Performance cookies: help us understand user behaviour such as time spent on pages, device type, browser compatibility and error diagnostics.
• Functionality cookies: remember preferences including layout settings, language choices and user interface configurations.
• Third-party cookies: used by trusted partners to enable embedded services such as analytics, security protection layers or content delivery improvements.

Analytics cookies

Harwig IT B.V. may use privacy-friendly analytics tools that comply with GDPR by anonymising or pseudonymising IP addresses and avoiding invasive behavioural tracking. These cookies are activated only after consent is provided.

Managing and withdrawing your consent

Upon your first visit, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing cookies in your browser settings or adjusting your preferences in supported browsers.

Data retention

Cookie lifetimes vary depending on type:
• Session cookies are deleted when you close the browser.
• Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are manually deleted.

Contact information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or data protection practices, contact us at:
harantonrobert@outlook.com
Harwig IT B.V., HAAKSBERGERSTRAAT, 583, ENSCHEDE, 7545 PH, NETHERLANDS