Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy – Noisewood

How we use cookies to improve your experience

Effective date: 2025-12-06
Last updated: 2025-12-06

This Cookie Policy explains how Noisewood (Andress Consulting) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. By continuing to browse our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser.
They allow websites to:

  • function correctly,

  • remember your preferences,

  • analyse usage,

  • and improve the browsing experience.

Some cookies are essential for the site to work, while others require your consent.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the website to operate properly.
They enable basic functions such as:

  • page navigation

  • access to secure areas

  • shopping cart operation

  • checkout functionality

These cookies cannot be disabled.

2.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies remember choices you make, such as:

  • language preferences

  • region settings

  • display options

They improve user experience but are not essential for the website to operate.

2.3 Analytics Cookies

We use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website.
These cookies collect information such as:

  • number of visitors

  • pages viewed

  • time spent on the website

  • browser and device information

This data helps us improve our website and services.

Analytics cookies are only activated with your explicit consent.

2.4 Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may come from trusted third parties that support Noisewood, including:

  • JouwWeb (website functionality & hosting)

  • Google Analytics or equivalent tools (usage analytics)

  • Mollie (payment processing cookies)

These partners may place cookies to perform their services but must comply with GDPR.

3. Why We Use Cookies

Noisewood uses cookies to:

  • ensure the website functions correctly

  • enable secure checkout and payments

  • remember your preferences

  • analyse website traffic and usage patterns

  • improve performance and usability

  • personalise your shopping experience

We do not use cookies to collect sensitive personal information or to sell your data.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Upon your first visit, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Adjust preferences

You may change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings in your browser.

Browser-level cookie control:

Most browsers allow you to:

  • view

  • delete

  • block

  • or limit

cookies via their privacy settings.

Please note:
Disabling certain cookies may affect website performance or functionality.

5. Data Retention

Cookie data is stored only for the duration necessary to fulfil its purpose:

  • session cookies: deleted when you close your browser

  • persistent cookies: stored for a limited period (usually 6–26 months), depending on their purpose

Analytics cookies are only stored if you have given consent.

6. Third-Party Responsibilities

Third parties placing cookies through our site must:

  • disclose their purpose,

  • respect GDPR requirements,

  • only use data for the agreed functionality,

  • retain data only as long as necessary,

  • refrain from selling or misusing personal data.

Noisewood is not responsible for the privacy practices of external websites linked from ours.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

Noisewood may update this Cookie Policy to reflect new technologies, legal requirements or website functionality.
The date at the top of the Policy will show the latest update.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or your privacy rights, you can contact us at:

Noisewood (Andress Consulting)
Email: info@noisewood.com
Address: Hubert Frère Orbanlaan 544, 9000 Ghent, Belgium