Cookie Policy – Algreen B.V.

Last updated: [29.07.2025]

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website https://algreen.eu. They help us provide you with a better website experience and allow certain features to work properly.

2. How We Use Cookies

Algreen B.V. uses cookies to:

Ensure our website functions properly

Remember your preferences and settings

Understand how visitors use our website

Improve our website performance and user experience

Maintain website security

2.1 Legal Basis for Processing

Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) – necessary for website functionality

Functional cookies: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

Analytics cookies: Your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function and cannot be switched off:

*Cookie Name*	*Purpose*	*Duration*	*Type*
Session cookies	Maintain your session while browsing	Session	First-party
Security cookies	Protect against security threats	Session	First-party
Load balancing	Ensure optimal website performance	Session	First-party

3.2 Functional Cookies (Optional)

These cookies enhance your website experience:

*Cookie Name*	*Purpose*	*Duration*	*Type*
Language preference	Remember your language choice	1 year	First-party
Contact form data	Remember form inputs to prevent data loss	Session	First-party

3.3 Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand website usage:

*Cookie Type*	*Purpose*	*Duration*	*Provider*
Google Analytics	Track website usage and performance	2 years	Third-party
Performance monitoring	Monitor website speed and errors	1 year	First-party

Note: Analytics cookies are only set with your consent and collect anonymized data.

3.4 Cookies We Do NOT Use

We do not use:

Advertising or tracking cookies

Social media tracking cookies

Third-party marketing cookies

Cross-site tracking cookies

4. Cookie Consent and Withdrawal

When you first visit our website, you’ll see a cookie banner asking for your consent for non-essential cookies.

Your consent is:

Freely given and can be withdrawn at any time

Specific to each cookie category

Informed by this policy

Unambiguous through your active choice

Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

You can:

Accept all cookies

Accept only essential cookies

Customize your cookie preferences

4.1 Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

Clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in our website footer

Contacting us at contact@algreen.eu

Using your browser settings (see section 5)

5. Browser Cookie Controls

You can control cookies through your browser settings:

Chrome

Click “Settings” → “Privacy and security” → “Cookies and other site data”

Choose your preferred cookie settings

Firefox

Click “Options” → “Privacy & Security”

Under “Cookies and Site Data,” adjust your settings

Safari

Click “Safari” → “Preferences” → “Privacy”

Adjust your cookie settings

Edge

Click “Settings” → “Cookies and site permissions”

Choose your cookie preferences

Important: Disabling essential cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

Google Analytics (if consented)

Purpose: Website analytics and performance monitoring

Data collected: Anonymized usage statistics

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Contact Form Services

Purpose: Process and secure contact form submissions

Data: Form data for inquiry processing

Duration: Session-based

7. Cookie Retention Periods

*Cookie Type*	*Retention Period*
Session cookies	Deleted when you close your browser
Essential cookies	Session to 12 months maximum
Functional cookies	12 months maximum
Analytics cookies	26 months maximum (Google Analytics default)

7.1 Retention Justification

We retain cookie data only as long as necessary for the purposes outlined, considering legal obligations and legitimate business needs.

8. Data Protection and Privacy

Cookie data is processed in accordance with:

Our Privacy Policy

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Dutch data protection laws

ePrivacy Directive requirements

8.1 Your Rights

You have the right to:

Withdraw cookie consent at any time

Access information about cookies we use

Request deletion of cookie data

Object to cookie processing

8.2 Data Breach Response

In case of a data breach involving cookie data, we will:

Notify relevant authorities within 72 hours if required

Inform affected users when there’s high risk to their rights

Take immediate steps to contain and remedy the breach

8.3 Right to Complain

You have the right to lodge a complaint with:

Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens)

Your local data protection authority if you’re in another EU country

9. International Data Transfers

Some cookies may involve data transfers outside the EU:

Google Analytics: Data may be transferred to the US under EU-US Data Privacy Framework

We ensure adequate protection through standard contractual clauses where applicable

No data is transferred to countries without adequate protection

10. Cookie Updates

We may update our cookie usage to:

Improve website functionality

Comply with legal requirements

Enhance user experience

We will notify you of significant changes by:

Prominent website notice for 30 days

Email notification (if you’ve provided an email)

New consent request where legally required

We will:

Update this Cookie Policy accordingly

Request new consent where required

Notify you of significant changes

11. Contact Information

For questions about our cookie usage:

Algreen B.V.
Bronland 10, 6708 WH, Wageningen, The Netherlands
Email: contact@algreen.eu.

Data Protection Queries
For cookie-related data protection questions, contact our data protection team at contact@algreen.eu

12. Children’s Privacy

Our website is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 through cookies. If we become aware that we have collected such data, we will delete it promptly.

13. Technical Information

Cookie Categories by Purpose

Strictly Necessary: Required for website operation

Performance: Help us understand website usage

Functionality: Remember your preferences

Targeting: Not used by Algreen B.V.

Cookie Storage

Cookies are stored locally on your device

We use secure, encrypted connections (HTTPS)

Cookie data is not shared with unauthorized parties

13.1 Automated Processing

We do not use cookies for automated decision-making or profiling that produces legal or similarly significant effects concerning you.

14. Compliance Information

This Cookie Policy complies with:

EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)

Dutch Telecommunications Act

Platform for Privacy Preferences (P3P) standards

15. Limitation of Liability

While we strive for accuracy, this policy is provided for informational purposes. For specific legal advice regarding your data protection rights, consult a qualified attorney.

Last reviewed: [29.07.2025]