Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Paulivai B.V. ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy provides you with clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use and the purposes for which we use them.
Paulivai B.V. is a company registered in the Netherlands with its office at Huub van Den Brulestraat 62, 3065 PG Rotterdam, Netherlands. By using our website, you acknowledge the use of cookies as described in this policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide a better browsing experience, and to supply information to the website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" cookies, which remain on your device until they expire or are deleted, or "session" cookies, which are deleted when you close your web browser. Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services operating on that website ("third-party cookies").
3. Cookie Categories
We use the following categories of cookies on our website:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submission. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | Persistent |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
| csrf_token | Provides security for form submissions | Session |
These cookies do not require your consent as they are necessary for the website to function. You cannot opt out of these cookies.
Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They allow us to measure and improve the performance of our site, understand which pages are most popular, and see how visitors navigate the website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique users for analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years |
| _gid | Distinguishes unique users on a daily basis | 24 hours |
These cookies are only placed when you have given your consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences or form input. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have integrated into our pages.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| language_pref | Remembers your preferred language setting | 1 year |
| form_data | Temporarily stores form input for convenience | Session |
These cookies are only placed when you have given your consent. If you do not allow these cookies, some features may not function as intended.
Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content or advertisements on other sites. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _gcl_au | Used to store and track conversions | 90 days |
| ads_session | Tracks advertising campaign interactions | 30 days |
These cookies are only placed when you have given your consent. If you decline these cookies, you will still see content but it will not be personalized.
4. Purpose of Cookies
We use cookies on our website for the following purposes:
- Website Functionality: To ensure the website operates correctly, maintain your session, and provide essential features such as form submission and navigation.
- Performance and Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website, identify popular pages, and improve the overall user experience based on aggregated data.
- Personalization: To remember your preferences and settings, providing a more tailored browsing experience when you return to our site.
- Security: To protect against fraudulent activity, prevent unauthorized access, and ensure the integrity of form submissions through security tokens.
- Marketing and Advertising: To measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and provide relevant content to visitors based on their interactions with our website.
5. Your Consent
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies will always be active as they are required for the website to function.
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), we will only place non-essential cookies on your device after you have provided your explicit consent.
You may withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, at which point the cookie consent banner will appear again.
6. Managing and Controlling Cookies
You have several options for managing cookies. Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser.
You can configure your browser to:
- Accept all cookies
- Notify you when a cookie is set
- Block all cookies
- Delete cookies when you close your browser
- Block or allow cookies from specific websites
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some features of our website may not function properly, and your browsing experience may be affected. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled as they are essential for core website functionality.
7. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control these third-party cookies. The third-party services we use may include analytics providers and advertising platforms.
These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which govern how they use information collected through their cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their data practices.
8. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use similar tracking technologies such as:
- Web Beacons (Tracking Pixels): Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that help us track page views and email opens.
- Local Storage: A browser feature that allows websites to store data locally on your device, similar to cookies but with greater storage capacity.
- Session Storage: Temporary storage that is cleared when you close your browser tab or window.
9. Legal Basis
Our use of cookies is governed by the following legal frameworks:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR): Regulation (EU) 2016/679, which governs the processing of personal data within the European Union and the European Economic Area.
- Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet): Article 11.7a, which implements the ePrivacy Directive in the Netherlands and requires consent for the placement of non-essential cookies.
For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is our legitimate interest in operating the website. For all other cookies, the legal basis is your explicit consent, which you provide through our cookie consent banner.
10. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the following rights regarding cookies and any personal data collected through them:
- Right to Access: You can request information about the personal data collected through cookies.
- Right to Rectification: You can request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You can request deletion of personal data collected through cookies.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You can request that we limit the processing of your personal data.
- Right to Data Portability: You can request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used format.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting our website.
- Right to Lodge a Complaint: You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you believe your rights have been violated.
11. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or other factors. When we make changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. Continued use of our website after any changes to this policy constitutes your acceptance of those changes, subject to your cookie consent preferences.
12. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:
You also have the right to contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) if you have concerns about how we handle cookies and personal data.
13. Related Policies
For more information about how we handle your personal data and the terms governing your use of our website, please review the following policies: