Cookie statement
This statement describes which cookies and similar techniques are used on vhaelum.com and for what purpose.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files a website may place on your device. They are used to remember preferences, measure use of the site, or support the site’s functionality.
Which cookies do we set?
Functional — no consent required
| Name | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
vh_consent(localStorage) |
Stores your cookie choice so the banner does not reappear on every visit. | Until you clear it manually |
lang |
Stores your language preference (NL/EN) so you land on the right version on return visits. | 1 year |
Analytics — only with your consent
| Name | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
_ga |
Distinguishes unique visitors (Google Analytics 4). | 2 years |
_ga_BWRQR3EMXP |
Maintains session state for our GA4 property. | 2 years |
If you decline cookies, the analytics cookies above are not placed. Google Analytics in that case receives only an anonymised signal that a page was loaded, with no link to you or your device.
Google Analytics configuration
We run Google Analytics 4 in a privacy-friendly configuration:
- IP addresses are processed by Google in anonymised form.
- No connection to advertising networks (such as Google Ads or DoubleClick).
- No sharing of data with third parties for advertising purposes.
Consent
On your first visit a banner asks for your choice. Your choice is stored in localStorage so you do not have to make it again on every visit.
Withdrawing consent
You can change your choice at any time by:
- Clearing the cookies and localStorage of vhaelum.com in your browser — the banner will reappear on your next visit.
- Or sending a request to contact@vhaelum.com.
Managing cookies in your browser
Your browser settings let you block or delete cookies. See your browser’s help for instructions.
More information
For more on how we process personal data, see our privacy policy.