Cookie Policy

How we use cookies and tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform

Last updated: January 15, 2025

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Quick Navigation

1. What Are Cookies? 2. Types of Cookies We Use 3. Cookie Purposes 4. Third-Party Cookies 5. Your Choices
6. Cookie Duration 7. Browser Settings 8. Policy Updates 9. Contact Us

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behavior and preferences.

Key Characteristics of Cookies

  • • Small Size: Typically contain only a small amount of data
  • • Site-Specific: Usually associated with a particular website or domain
  • • Temporary or Persistent: Can expire when you close your browser or persist for set periods
  • • Information Storage: Store preferences, login status, and usage patterns
  • • No Personal Files: Cannot access personal files or programs on your device

At Fallow Café, we use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, provide personalized content, analyze website performance, and deliver relevant information about Dutch hospitality design trends and opportunities.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use four main categories of cookies on our platform, each serving different purposes to enhance your experience:

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Essential Cookie Details

Authentication Cookies

Remember your login status and preferences

Security Cookies

Protect against security threats and ensure safe browsing

Functionality Cookies

Enable basic website features and navigation

Load Balancing

Distribute traffic for optimal performance

Duration: Session or up to 1 year
Can be disabled: No - Required for basic functionality

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our content and user experience.

Analytics Information Collected

Page Views

Which pages are visited most frequently

Time Spent

How long users spend on different pages

Traffic Sources

How users find our website (search, social, direct)

User Journey

Navigation patterns and content preferences

Duration: Up to 26 months
Can be disabled: Yes - Through cookie preferences or browser settings

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Functional Features

Content Personalization

Customize content based on your interests

Language Preferences

Remember your language and region settings

Theme Settings

Store display preferences and accessibility options

Form Data

Remember form inputs to improve user experience

Duration: Session to 1 year
Can be disabled: Yes - May affect website functionality

Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your activity across websites to help deliver more relevant advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They require your explicit consent.

Marketing Applications

Targeted Advertising

Show relevant design and hospitality content

Campaign Measurement

Track effectiveness of marketing efforts

Social Media Integration

Enable sharing and social media features

Retargeting

Show relevant content based on previous visits

Duration: Up to 2 years
Can be disabled: Yes - Marketing cookies are opt-in only

4. Third-Party Cookies

We work with trusted third-party services that may set their own cookies when you use our platform. These partners help us provide enhanced functionality, analytics, and marketing services.

Our Third-Party Partners

Google Analytics

Analytics

Provides detailed website analytics and user behavior insights to help us improve our platform.

Duration: Up to 26 months Privacy Policy: Google Privacy Policy

Mailchimp

Email Marketing

Manages newsletter subscriptions and email marketing campaigns for design professionals.

Duration: Up to 1 year Privacy Policy: Mailchimp Privacy Policy

Cloudflare

Security & Performance

Provides content delivery network and security services to ensure fast, secure access to our platform.

Duration: Session to 1 year Privacy Policy: Cloudflare Privacy Policy

Social Media Platforms

Social Integration

Enable social sharing features and integration with professional networks like LinkedIn and Instagram.

Duration: Varies by platform Note: Only active when you interact with social features

Third-Party Cookie Control

We carefully vet all third-party partners and only work with services that meet our privacy and security standards. You can control third-party cookies through our cookie preference center or by adjusting your browser settings. Some third-party services also provide their own opt-out mechanisms.

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have several options for controlling how cookies are used on our platform. We respect your privacy preferences and provide multiple ways to manage your cookie settings.

Do Not Track

We respect Do Not Track signals when supported by your browser. However, note that this may limit some functionality and personalization features.

Check your browser's privacy settings to enable Do Not Track.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can disable non-essential cookies, please note that this may affect your experience on our platform. Some features like personalized content recommendations, saved preferences, and optimized performance may not work as intended. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for basic website functionality and security.

7. Managing Cookies Through Browser Settings

Most web browsers provide built-in tools for managing cookies. Here's how to control cookie settings in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

  1. 1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. 2. Go to Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data
  3. 3. Choose your preferred option:
    • • Allow all cookies
    • • Block third-party cookies in Incognito
    • • Block third-party cookies
    • • Block all cookies
  4. 4. Manage exceptions for specific sites

Mozilla Firefox

  1. 1. Click the menu button → Options
  2. 2. Select Privacy & Security panel
  3. 3. In the Cookies and Site Data section:
    • • Standard (default)
    • • Strict (blocks more trackers)
    • • Custom (choose what to block)
  4. 4. Manage exceptions and clear data as needed

Safari

  1. 1. Safari menu → Preferences
  2. 2. Click the Privacy tab
  3. 3. Choose cookie blocking options:
    • • Block all cookies
    • • Block cookies from third parties
    • • Allow cookies from current website only
    • • Always allow cookies
  4. 4. Manage website data and exceptions

Microsoft Edge

  1. 1. Click the three dots menu → Settings
  2. 2. Go to Cookies and site permissions
  3. 3. Click on Cookies and site data
  4. 4. Choose your preferred settings:
    • • Allow all cookies
    • • Block only third-party cookies
    • • Block all cookies
  5. 5. Add exceptions for trusted sites

Mobile Browser Settings

For mobile browsers, cookie settings are typically found in:

  • • Chrome Mobile: Settings → Site settings → Cookies
  • • Safari Mobile: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security
  • • Firefox Mobile: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
  • • Samsung Internet: Settings → Sites and downloads → Cookies

8. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, new technologies, legal requirements, or improvements to our services. When we make significant changes, we will notify you through appropriate channels.

How We Notify You of Changes

  • • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • • Sending email notifications to registered users for major changes
  • • Displaying prominent notices on our website
  • • Updating our cookie consent banner with new information
  • • Requesting renewed consent when required by law

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy. Your continued use of our platform after policy updates constitutes acceptance of the revised terms.

Version History

Version 1.2 - January 15, 2025 Current
Version 1.1 - October 20, 2024 Added third-party cookie details
Version 1.0 - June 15, 2024 Initial policy

9. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies, need help managing your cookie preferences, or want to report any issues, please don't hesitate to contact us:

Cookie Support

Email: [email protected]
Response Time: Within 48 hours
Languages: Dutch, English

Technical Support

For technical issues: [email protected]
Include: Browser version, device info, issue details
Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00-17:00 CET

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