Cookie Policy of William Maanders Photography

This Cookie Policy explains how William Maanders Photography ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It should be read together with our Privacy Statement.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide insights into website usage.

Cookies may be placed directly by our website ("first-party cookies") or by third parties whose services we use ("third-party cookies").

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Essential (Functional) Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to work correctly. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, secure login, and loading core features. Without these cookies, the website may not function properly.

2.2 Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting anonymous data about usage, such as:

Pages visited
Time spent on the website
Click behaviour

We may use tools such as Google Analytics or privacy-friendly alternatives. When required, analytical cookies are only placed after obtaining consent.

2.3 Performance and Preference Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember user preferences, such as language settings or display options, improving your browsing experience.

2.4 Marketing / Tracking Cookies (Optional)

We may use marketing cookies to:

Display relevant ads
Track user behaviour across websites
Build interest profiles for promotional campaigns

These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.

3. Cookies Used by Third Parties

Our website may integrate third-party services, such as:

Embedded videos
Social media buttons
Analytics tools
Marketing or tracking scripts

These third parties may place cookies independently. We have no control over their cookie settings, but we do ensure that such services comply with GDPR requirements.

4. Your Consent

When visiting our website for the first time, a cookie banner will appear. You can:

Accept all cookies
Reject non-essential cookies
Customize cookie preferences

Your preferences can be changed at any time via your browser or our cookie settings page (if implemented).

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage, block, or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings.
Instructions for common browsers:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions

Please note: disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

6. Data Collected Through Cookies

Cookies may collect the following types of information:

IP address (anonymized where applicable)
Device type and browser information
Pages visited and interactions
Session duration

This information is used for website analytics, performance improvements, and—if consented—marketing purposes.

7. Storage Duration

Cookies are stored for different lengths of time:

Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted

Specific cookie storage durations vary depending on the provider.

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in regulations, technology, or website functionality. Updates will be published on this page.

9. Contact

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or data practices, you may contact us at:

William Maanders Photography
Netherlands
Email: info@williammaanders.com
Website: https://www.williammaanders.com/