Valk Store uses cookies. A cookie is a small text file that is automatically stored on or read from the visitor's device (electronic device) during the first visit to a website. Cookies aim to collect information about someone, the website, or statistics. Some cookies also aim to improve the user experiences of the website.

Why do websites use cookies?

Websites do not have memory. When you browse different pages of the website, you will not be recognized as the same user on those pages. With cookies, your browser can be recognized by the website. In short, cookies are mainly used to remember the choices you make, such as your preferred language and currency. Cookies also ensure that you are recognized when you return to the same website.

Do all cookies do the same thing?

No, there are different types of cookies and different ways to use cookies. Cookies can be classified based on their function, lifespan, and the party that places the cookies on a website.

Types of cookies

We distinguish between functional, analytical, and marketing cookies. We always place functional and analytical cookies. These are necessary for the website to function properly and do not process personal data other than for the purpose for which this personal data is provided. With analytical cookies, we collect statistics about the use of the website by users. By measuring website usage, the website can be improved for the benefit of the users.

Marketing cookies process personal data outside your field of view. These primarily allow us to improve our services. For example, we can measure how often our website is used and what information visitors are looking for. We always ask for your consent to place marketing cookies. We use the following marketing cookies:

1. Advertisement - cookies that allow us to offer relevant customized content, as these cookies can identify an internet user on a website. You can think of relevant offers and information about our services and products. We do this based on anonymized data about browsing, search, and purchasing behavior, through our own channels and those of third parties. If you disable these cookies, you will still see ads, but they will be less relevant. These cookies also provide insight into the effectiveness of advertisements. For information on how these third parties process your data, you can view the following links: How Google uses information, the data policy of Facebook.
2. Social media – we use social media cookies that allow the content of the Van der Valk websites to be shared on social media, such as Twitter, Facebook, Google + Linkedin, and Youtube. If you click on a social media icon, the social media channels will place cookies on your device, which allows the social media channels to see what you do on the internet. We have no control over the cookies placed by social media channels and the data they collect, so we recommend that you read the cookie statements of the relevant social media channels.
3. Other - cookies that do not apply to the above categories, such as cookies that help optimize the user-friendliness of the website. These cookies remember, among other things, preferences and interests. This includes language and currency preferences, favorite hotel, and desired payment method.

Blocking and deleting cookies

If you do not want our website to store cookies on your computer, you can indicate this in the cookie notification that you see on your first visit to our website. At the moment you agree to the placement of one or more cookies, you give us permission to use all cookies for which consent is given as described in the cookie notification and in this cookie statement. Have you already accepted our cookies before? Then you can adjust the settings at the bottom of this page.
Please note that certain functionalities on the website may not work or may only work partially if you disable cookies.

The placement of cookies can also be blocked via your internet browser. You can also set your internet browser to receive a message when a website uses cookies. You then decide each time whether you want to give permission for this.

Most cookies automatically expire after a certain period and no longer record data from your site visit. You can also choose to manually delete the cookies before the "expiration date" has passed.

If you would like more information about blocking or deleting cookies, please consult the manual of your internet browser.

Used cookies by third parties

Valk Store uses services from the third parties mentioned below. These parties may also store cookies on your device while using their services. These parties may be located in unsafe third countries, including the United States. By accepting the cookies, you acknowledge and accept that this data transfer takes place, even though the level of protection in the third country may not be equivalent to that in the EU/EEA. Valk Store uses at the time of this version of the Cookie Statement:

• Facebook
• Google Analytics
• Google Tag Manager
• Hotjar
• Bing Ads
• Bloomreach

Version July 2023