This Cookie Policy explains how Smart Start Kids ("we", "us", and "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website at www.smartstartkids.nl.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used by website owners to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

2. Why do we use cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Services to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our Online Properties.

3. Types of cookies we use

• Essential Cookies: These are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website. They allow you to use essential features like our booking calendar and access secure areas of the site. Without these, the website cannot function properly.

  • Providers: JouwWeb, SimplyBook.me

• Functional Cookies: These are used to enhance the performance and functionality of our website, but are non-essential to its use. However, without these cookies, certain functionality (like remembering your language preference) may become unavailable.

  • Providers: JouwWeb

• Security & Fraud Prevention Cookies: These cookies help identify and prevent security risks. For example, Stripe uses these to monitor for fraudulent transactions and ensure your payment data is handled safely.

  • Providers: Stripe

• Analytics & Customization Cookies: These cookies collect information that is used either in aggregate form to help us understand how our website is being used or how effective our marketing campaigns are, or to help us customize our website for you.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Because we integrate professional tools to handle your bookings and payments, these providers may also set cookies on your device:

• SimplyBook.me: To manage your session while you navigate the schedule and book a club or camp.

• Stripe: To process payments securely and prevent credit card fraud. Stripe's cookies are essential for the checkout process to function.

5. How can I control cookies?

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies.

• Cookie Banner: You can exercise your preferences by clicking the appropriate choices on the cookie banner that appears when you first visit our site.

• Browser Settings: You can set or amend your web browser controls to accept or refuse cookies. If you choose to reject essential cookies, you may still use our website, though your access to some functionality and areas (like the booking system) may be restricted.

6. Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or other technologies, please email us at info@smartstartkids.nl.

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