Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Onder watersport vereniging Scyllus ("we," "us," or "our"), located at Haktol 9, 5683 LL Best, Netherlands, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them.

By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy. You may manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie banner displayed on our website or through your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website operators to make their websites work more efficiently, to provide a better browsing experience, and to gather reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, Onder watersport vereniging Scyllus) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website, such as analytics, interactive content, and advertising.

Cookies can remain on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time. Some cookies are "session cookies," meaning they exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are "persistent cookies," meaning they survive after your browser is closed and can be used by the website to recognize your device when you reopen your browser and browse the internet again.

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons in order for our website to operate. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our website. We use cookies for the following general purposes:

To ensure the proper functioning of our website
To remember your preferences and settings
To understand how visitors interact with our website
To improve the performance and usability of our website
To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
To store your cookie consent preferences

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Type
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preference	Persistent	First-party
form_ok	Temporary session marker for form submission redirect	Session	First-party

You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the website may not function correctly if you do so.

4.2. Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the website. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our website and will not be able to monitor its performance.

4.3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies. You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please keep in mind that removing or blocking cookies may affect your user experience and parts of the website may no longer be fully accessible.

5.1. Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through this banner. Your preference is stored so that the banner is not shown on subsequent visits unless you clear your browser data.

5.2. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or to delete certain cookies. The following links provide information on how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Please note that if you choose to block all cookies, you may not be able to access all or parts of our website, and some features may not function correctly.

6. Local Storage

In addition to cookies, our website may use local storage (also known as "Web Storage" or "HTML5 Storage") to store small amounts of data on your device. Local storage functions similarly to cookies but can store larger amounts of data and does not expire automatically. We use local storage to remember your cookie consent preference. You can clear local storage through your browser settings by clearing site data for our website.

7. Third-Party Cookies

In some cases, we may use third-party cookies on our website. These are cookies set by organizations other than Onder watersport vereniging Scyllus. Third-party cookies may be used for the following purposes:

Analytics and performance measurement
Content delivery and optimization
Icon and font delivery services

We do not control the cookies placed by third parties. For more information about third-party cookies and how to manage them, please refer to the respective third party's privacy and cookie policies.

8. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites you visit indicating that you do not want to be tracked. Because there is no universally accepted standard for how to respond to DNT signals, our website does not currently respond to DNT browser signals or headers. However, you can manage your cookie preferences using the methods described in Section 5 of this policy.

9. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Our use of cookies is governed by applicable data protection legislation, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet). The legal bases for our use of cookies are as follows:

Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are placed without your consent because they are essential for the proper functioning of the website, as permitted under Article 11.7a of the Dutch Telecommunications Act.
Performance, Analytics, and Functional Cookies: We place these cookies based on your consent, which you can provide or withdraw through the cookie banner on our website.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have certain rights regarding the processing of your personal data through cookies. These rights include:

Right of Access: You have the right to request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
Right to Rectification: You have the right to request the correction of inaccurate personal data.
Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of the processing of your personal data.
Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data.
Right to Withdraw Consent: Where processing is based on consent, you have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the contact information provided at the end of this policy.

11. Children's Privacy

Our website and services are intended for adults. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under the age of 16 through cookies or any other means. If we become aware that we have inadvertently collected personal data from a child under 16, we will take steps to delete that information as soon as possible.

12. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Your continued use of our website after any changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

13. Related Policies

For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our other policies:

Privacy Policy — How we collect, use, and protect your personal data.
Terms of Use — The terms and conditions governing your use of our website.