Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how BrightConsortium 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 more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings and our cookie consent banner.
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about user behaviour and preferences.
Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive. They help us recognise your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions on our website.
Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to decline cookies if you prefer. However, this may prevent you from taking full advantage of our website's functionality.
Types of Cookies We Use
We use different types of cookies for various purposes:
Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie preferences.
Purpose: Website functionality, security, cookie consent management
Duration: Session and up to 1 year
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 improve user experience.
Purpose: Website analytics, performance monitoring, user behaviour analysis
Duration: Up to 2 years
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Purpose: User preferences, language settings, personalised content
Duration: Up to 1 year
Marketing/Advertising Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
Purpose: Google Ads, remarketing, personalised advertising, campaign measurement
Duration: Up to 2 years
Cookie Details
The following table provides details about the specific cookies we use on our website:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores user 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 - ad personalisation | 2 years | Marketing |
| user_preferences | Stores user interface preferences | 1 year | Functional |
Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third-party providers that may set cookies on your device:
- Google Analytics: Provides website analytics and user behaviour insights
- Google Ads: Enables advertising campaigns and conversion tracking
- Google Fonts: Delivers web fonts for improved typography
These third-party services have their own privacy policies and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they handle your data.
Google Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences whilst still providing basic analytics and advertising functionality. This technology:
- Adjusts Google Analytics and Google Ads behaviour based on your consent choices
- Provides aggregated and anonymised insights when consent is not given
- Ensures compliance with privacy regulations whilst maintaining measurement capabilities
- Respects your privacy preferences across all Google services on our website
How to Manage Cookies
You have several options for controlling and managing cookies:
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences for different types of cookies.
Browser Settings
You can control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete existing cookies
- Set up automatic cookie deletion
Google Ad Settings
You can opt out of personalised Google Ads by visiting the Google Ad Settings page and adjusting your preferences or using the Google Ads opt-out browser plugin.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Disabling certain cookies may affect your experience on our website:
- Necessary cookies: Disabling these may prevent core website functionality
- Analytics cookies: We won't be able to improve our website based on user behaviour
- Functional cookies: You may lose personalised features and preferences
- Marketing cookies: You may see less relevant advertisements
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
BrightConsortium B.V.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +31 367735384
Address: Molenweg 67, 1312 PB Almere, Netherlands
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and is governed by the same terms and conditions.