Cookies

Cookie Statement Groots.store

Introduction
On our website, Groots.store (hereinafter: "the website"), we use cookies and similar technologies. This statement explains what cookies are, the types of cookies we and third parties use, why we do so, and how you can manage your cookie settings.

What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website. These cookies ensure the website works properly and may provide us, or third parties, with information about your use of the website. This allows us to optimize your user experience, display relevant content and advertisements, and measure the performance of our site.

Types of cookies
We use different types of cookies:

1. Essential and functional cookies:

   • Purpose: These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas of the website, and remembering your preferences (such as language settings).
   • Legal basis: These cookies are placed on the basis of our legitimate interests and do not require prior consent.

2. Analytical cookies:

   • Purpose: We use these cookies to collect anonymous statistical data about the use of our website. This provides us with insight into visitor numbers, pages visited, average visit duration, and any error messages. We use this information solely to improve the website's functionality and user-friendliness.
   • Legal basis: These cookies are placed based on your consent, unless they are configured in a privacy-friendly manner (for example by anonymizing IP addresses) so that they are not considered personally identifiable.

3. Marketing and tracking cookies:

   • Purpose: These cookies are used to track visitor behavior on our website and possibly on other websites, so that we can display more relevant ads and offers. They can also be used to measure the effectiveness of ads or to build a user profile.
   • Legal basis: These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.

4. Social media cookies:

   • Purpose: Our website may include features or plugins from social media platforms (such as Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest). These cookies allow the social media platforms in question to track your browsing behavior and personalize content.
   • Legal basis: These cookies are also only placed with your explicit consent.

Third-party cookies
Some cookies are placed by external parties, so-called third parties. This may happen when our website uses external services, such as analytics tools or advertising partners. We do not have full control over these cookies or the data collected with them. We recommend that you consult the privacy and cookie statements of these third parties.

Consent and managing your cookie settings

• Consent: When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear. Here you can indicate which types of cookies you do or do not want to accept. You can change your choice or withdraw your consent at any time.
• Changing cookie settings: You can manage your cookie preferences via the settings in the cookie banner or through your browser settings. The way to block or delete cookies varies by browser. Consult your browser's help function for more information.

Please note that blocking or deleting cookies may impact the functionality of our website. Certain features may not work properly.

Retention period
We do not store cookies longer than necessary for the purpose for which they were placed. The retention period varies depending on the type of cookie. Some cookies are deleted as soon as you close your browser (session cookies), while other cookies may remain on your device for a longer period (persistent cookies).

Your rights under the GDPR
You have the right to request access to your personal data, to correct it, or to have it deleted. You can also object to the processing of your personal data or request a restriction of processing. For more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Statement.

Contact
If you have any questions about this cookie statement, wish to withdraw your consent or exercise your rights, please contact us at:
Email: info@groots.store
Address: Nijverheidsweg 10, 3881LA, Putten.

Changes to this statement
We reserve the right to amend this cookie statement. Please check this page regularly to stay informed of any updates. If we make any significant changes, we will notify you via our website.