HeadFirst Cookie Policy
This is the Cookie Policy of HeadFirst B.V.(HeadFirst, we, our, us). Herein we explain how we use cookies on our website www.headfirst.nl (the Website).
Background use of cookies
We use cookies and similar techniques(cookies) for technical, functional and analytical purposes. Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, phone, tablet or other device during the use of our Website. A cookie stores and reads data related to your use of our Website for various purposes. In this Cookie Policy we explain which cookies we use, for what purposes and for how long the information is stored.
Functional (necessary) cookies
We use functional cookies that are necessary to display the Website and enable navigation. We also use functional cookies to enable the chat function on our Website. That way you can easily keep in touch with us. To remember your choice to accept or reject our cookies, it is also necessary for us to place a functional cookie. This cookie is valid for a maximum duration of two years. These are our own cookies that are read by our employees on a need-to-know basis. HeadFirst does not share the collected data with third parties, except for any obligation to do so. More information about the cookies we use.
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies record how visitors use our Website. This information allows us to improve our Website.
We use the service Google Analytics which sets analytical cookies from Google Inc. Based on the data collected with these cookies, Google compiles anonymous reports for HeadFirst regarding the use of our Website. For more information (in English) about these cookies and their validity, click here. Google further offers the option to opt out of data collection for Google Analytics, click here to exercise that option. For more general information about how Google uses cookies, click here.
We also use, among other things, Hotjar's analytics tool so that we know what visitors to our Website click on most and to place polls and surveys on our Website. Click here for more information (in English) about Hotjar's cookies.
Learn more about the analytical cookies we use.
Advertising and social media cookies
We use cookies from social media providers, such as Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube. Social media cookies are set by the social media websites themselves. Social media cookies are placed when you click a social media button or a YouTube video on our website. The social media party can recognize your IP address at the time you want to share part of our website, apps or a video. The social media providers may also set advertising cookies. These are used to show relevant ads to you within the social media. For the cookies set by the social media parties and the data they collect with them, please refer to the statements these parties make on their own websites about this. The information can be found on: YouTube, Facebook and LinkedIn.
Learn more about the advertising and social media cookies we use.
Refusing and deleting cookies
For the placement of analytical cookies that impact your privacy and for advertising and social media cookies, we ask your prior consent. If you do not give permission for these cookies, we will place only functional cookies and cookies that have no or limited impact on your privacy. In that case, you may not be able to use all the functionalities of the Website or the Website may not be fully displayed.
You can set your browser not to store cookies, allow or deny each cookie, or delete all cookies when you close your browser. A handy step-by-step guide for managing your cookies can be found on the Consumers' Association website.
Cookies are placed on every device you use to visit websites. If you want to stop receiving cookies altogether, you will have to adjust the settings on all the computers you use. Please note that if you reject and/or delete cookies, this also affects the strictly necessary cookies. In that case, it may not be possible to display the entire Website and not all the functionalities offered will work.
Updates cookie policy
HeadFirst may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Therefore, please refer to it regularly to be aware of any changes.
Appendix 1: Overview of cookies