Cookie policy of thooft.com

At thooft.com, we value your privacy and transparency regarding the processing of your data. This cookie policy informs you which cookies we use, why we deploy them and how to manage your cookie settings. This policy has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (AVG).

1. Introduction

This cookie policy is intended to fully inform you about the use of cookies on thooft.com and safeguard your rights as a user.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are used to optimise the functioning of the website, remember your preferences and gain insight into site usage. Cookies can be either "session cookies" (stored temporarily) or "persistent cookies" (stored for longer periods of time).

3. What cookies does thooft.com use?

We use both essential and non-essential cookies on our website:

Necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for basic website functionality and ensure that you can use our services safely and efficiently. For example, they remember your language preference or shopping basket.

Non-essential cookies

These cookies will only be set if you give your explicit consent. They include:

• Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to gain insight into how visitors use our website. The data collected, such as the number of visitors, visiting time and pages visited, is anonymised and only used to improve the website. This data is not linked to your identity.
• YouTube: When we embed videos from YouTube on our website, cookies managed by YouTube may be set. These cookies ensure that videos function properly and may also collect information about your interaction with the videos. Please note that the use of these cookies is subject to YouTube and Google privacy rules.

4. Legal basis and consent

Under the AVG, we base the setting of non-essential cookies on your explicit consent. Essential cookies are set without your consent, as they are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website. You can adjust your cookie settings via the cookie banner on our website or via your browser settings.

5. Cookie management

You have the right to change your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time. You can do this via:

• Our cookie settings: Via the pop-up or "Cookie Settings" section on our website.
• Your browser: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please consult your browser's help function for instructions.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Changes to the cookie policy

We reserve the right to change this cookie policy at any time. Any changes will be published on this page. We recommend that you consult this policy regularly so that you are always up to date with the latest information on our use of cookies.

7. Contact details

For questions about this cookie policy or your privacy rights, please contact us at:

T'Hooft Buitengewoon
Moortelputstraat 1, B-9031 Drongen (Ghent)
Belgium
Tel: +32 (0) 9 282 31 22
Email: info@thooft.com

8. Your rights

Under the AVG, your rights include the right to access, correct, delete and transfer your personal data. Should you wish to exercise these rights, or should you have any questions about our privacy and cookie practices, please contact us using the details above.

Last update: 28/02/2025]