Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1st January 2024
This Cookie Policy explains how openways B.V. uses cookies and similar technologies on our website to enhance your browsing experience and provide better services.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted) or "session" (deleted when you close your browser).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several purposes:
- Essential Cookies: Necessary for the website to function properly
- Performance Cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our website
- Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and improve your experience
- Analytics Cookies: Provide insights into website usage and performance
Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year | Essential |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session | Essential |
| _ga | Google Analytics - tracks website usage | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - property-specific tracking | 2 years | Analytics |
| preferences | Remembers your website preferences | 6 months | Functional |
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. These cookies enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of essential cookies as they are required for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies
We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us improve our website's performance and user experience by providing insights into which pages are most popular, how long visitors stay, and how they navigate through our site. We use Google Analytics for this purpose.
Third-Party Cookies
Our website may contain third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:
- Google Analytics: Provides website usage statistics and insights
- Google Fonts: Delivers custom fonts for improved typography
- CDN Services: Enhance website performance and loading speeds
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options for managing cookies:
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Delete cookies after each browsing session
- Accept cookies from specific websites only
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in our website footer.
Browser-Specific Instructions
Google Chrome
1. Click the three-dot menu → Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
2. Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox
1. Click the menu button → Options → Privacy & Security
2. Under Cookies and Site Data, adjust your settings
Safari
1. Safari → Preferences → Privacy
2. Choose your cookie blocking preferences
Microsoft Edge
1. Click the three-dot menu → Settings → Cookies and site permissions
2. Adjust your cookie settings as preferred
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work properly. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your browsing experience but will prevent us from gathering data to improve our services.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
If you prefer not to have your website activity tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which is available for most modern browsers. This add-on prevents Google Analytics from collecting information about your website visits.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. 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:
openways B.V.
Schoolstraat 268, 3095 LP Rotterdam, Netherlands
Email: privacy@openways.world
Phone: +31 302199957
Registration Number: 53891742