Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how nextwaystep B.V. ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website nextwaystep.world. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

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 to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies allow a website to recognize your device and store some information about your preferences or past actions.

How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

  • Ensure our website functions properly and securely
  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Analyze how visitors use our website
  • Improve our website performance and user experience
  • Provide personalized content and services
  • Manage your consent preferences
  • Prevent fraud and enhance security

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's performance and user experience.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and providing personalized content.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.

Cookie Details

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
session_id Maintains your session while browsing Session Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - session information 2 years Analytics
user_preferences Remembers your website preferences 6 months Functional
marketing_consent Tracks marketing consent for personalized ads 1 year Marketing

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • Google Fonts: For displaying fonts on our website
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment processing
  • Social Media Platforms: If you interact with embedded social media content

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

Our Cookie Consent Tool

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences for different cookie categories

Update Your Cookie Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the button below:

Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Google Analytics and Consent Mode

We use Google Analytics with Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your privacy choices. This means that analytics data collection adjusts based on your consent preferences. If you reject analytics cookies, Google Analytics will operate in a privacy-enhanced mode with limited data collection.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature that signals to websites that you do not want to have your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no standard for how websites should respond to these signals. We honor your cookie preferences as set through our consent tool regardless of Do Not Track settings.

Mobile Apps and Devices

If we develop mobile applications in the future, they may use similar technologies to cookies, such as device identifiers, local storage, and SDKs. Any such usage will be clearly disclosed in the app's privacy policy and terms of use.

Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the website to work. Disabling other cookies may affect your user experience, such as losing your preferences or having to re-enter information.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website. Your continued use of our website after such changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

nextwaystep B.V.

Molenweg 248, 5677 XW Eindhoven, Netherlands

Email: privacy@nextwaystep.world

Phone: +31 30 344 6060

General contact: contact@nextwaystep.world

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Your Privacy Matters: We are committed to transparency about our cookie usage and respect your right to control your privacy preferences. Thank you for trusting nextwaystep with your wellness journey.