Cookie Policy – Studio Northwest BV

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Studio Northwest BV (registered office at Van Putlei 4, 2547 Lint, Belgium, company number 0786.207.269) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website(s).

We value your privacy. We inform you transparently about which cookies we place, why we do this, and how you can control them.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your device when you visit a website. They make it possible to remember your preferences, ensure the website functions properly, and collect anonymous data for statistics or marketing.

Besides cookies, we may also use pixel tags, scripts, and similar technologies.

3. Which types of cookies do we use?

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly necessary cookies
Required for the operation of our website (e.g. security, login, language choice). These cannot be refused.‍

Functional cookies
Improve your user experience by remembering preferences (e.g. form settings, last viewed pages).‍

Analytics cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website. We use, among others, Google Analytics, Hotjar, HubSpot, and Leadinfo. This data is collected anonymously unless you consent to full IP address logging.‍

Marketing cookies
Used to identify visitors across websites. They allow us to show relevant ads via platforms such as Meta (Facebook/Instagram), LinkedIn, Google Ads, or similar services. These cookies are only placed after your explicit consent.

AI and tracking technologies
For some services, we use AI tools that rely on data analysis (e.g. to optimise campaigns or improve interaction). These tools always respect the GDPR and are only enabled with your consent.

4. How long are cookies stored?

Session cookies: are deleted automatically when you close your browser.‍

Persistent cookies: remain on your device until you delete them manually or until their expiry date (maximum 24 months, unless a shorter period is set by the provider).

5. Third-party cookies

Our website may also place cookies from third parties such as:
- Google (Analytics, Ads, Tag Manager)
- Meta (Facebook Pixel, Instagram)
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- HubSpot, Hotjar, Leadinfo
- Other marketing or integration tools used in our services

These third parties are responsible for their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend consulting their statements.

6. Your consent and control

On your first visit to our website you will see a cookie banner. You can choose to accept, refuse, or set preferences per category.

You can change your preferences later at any time via our website settings or by deleting cookies in your browser.

For more information on managing cookies, see your browser help pages for:
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Firefox
- Microsoft Edge

7. Transfers outside the EU

Some cookie providers are located outside the European Economic Area (e.g. Google, Meta). In such cases, we ensure appropriate safeguards, such as the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, to guarantee an equivalent level of protection.

8. Changes

This Cookie Policy may be updated due to technical or legal changes. The most recent version is always available on our website.

9. Contact

Questions or comments about this Cookie Policy? Contact us at hello@studionorthwest.be.