Cookie policy
Everything you ever wanted to know about the use of cookies at Sophista.nl.
You can specify which cookies you wish to accept. Continue reading for more information about cookies, the types of cookies that Sophista uses and what we do with the data we collect.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small data files that are saved on your computer, tablet or mobile phone when you use our website. Cookies ensure that your device is recognised the next time you visit our website. They collect information required for you to use a website optimally. Cookies are not dangerous – they are not computer programmes and they cannot be used to spread computer viruses. Furthermore, cookies are unable to collect personal information. Sophista places some cookies on the websites, while other cookies are placed by third parties. Third-party cookies may also collect data outside of Sophista.nl.
Sophista’s use of cookies
By clicking on ‘I agree’ you are giving permission for the placement and reading of cookies on Sophista.nl The information collected by Sophista is used for purposes such as those described in Sophista’s privacy policy.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies ensure that you can view Sophista.nl and that you can use the functions on the website. We do not use the information collected by these cookies for marketing purposes. Furthermore, we use functional cookies for tracing any misuse of our websites and services, for instance by logging various successful and unsuccessful log-in attempts.
Analytic cookies
We use analytic cookies to measure visits to our website. They allow us to determine the parts of our website that visitors find most interesting. For this purpose, we use third-party software, namely Google Analytics.
IP addresses are processed for our functional and analytic cookies. The statistics and reports derived from these cannot be traced back to individuals. We do not need to ask your permission for functional cookies and analytic cookies.
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are usually placed on Sophista.nl by advertising networks. These cookies are used to:
- display relevant, personalised advertisements or offers through all kinds of social media (such as email, social media and banners) based on your visit and click behaviour on Sophista.nl;
- limit the number of times that each advertisement is displayed;
- measure the effectiveness of an advertising campaign.
We are required to ask your permission for the use of these cookies. Please refer to the statements from the social media parties about the cookies they place and the data they collect using cookies. These statements may change on a regular basis. Sophista has no influence on this.
Click here for a full list of cookies used by Sophista.
Setting cookies on Sophista.nl
You can adjust your cookie settings in the designated cookie control centre. You can open it using the button below:
Altering cookie settings and deleting cookies
You can alter your cookie settings at any time by clicking on ‘cookie policy’ at the bottom of the page. You can then alter the settings under ‘Configure cookies on Sophista’. Furthermore, as a user you can opt to configure your internet browser so that it rejects non-functional cookies. You can also reject solely analytic cookies or solely marketing cookies. Clicking one of the following links will take you directly to the user guide for your internet browser. This means you will leave our website.
If you opt to reject cookies, you can still continue browsing on Sophista.nl. However, you should be aware that some parts of the website may not function optimally.
You have the right to request to inspect and correct or delete your data. Please see our contact page for more details. To avoid misuse, we may ask you to provide appropriate identification. If your request involves the inspection of personal data linked to a cookie you also should send a copy of the cookie in question.
Would you like more information about cookies?
You can find more information about cookies on the following websites:
- Dutch Data Protection Authority: AVG (in Dutch)
- Dutch Consumers’ Association: “What are cookies?” (in Dutch)