Cookies policy

Last updated: 16 December 2025

This Cookie Policy explains in detail how Northhaven Studio ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on this website (the "Website"). It also explains what choices you have regarding cookies, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and applicable EU laws.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data more broadly.



1. What are cookies and similar technologies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow a website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

  • Pixels or tags, which help understand how users interact with pages
  • Local storage, used to store preferences in your browser

For simplicity, all of these technologies are referred to as “cookies” in this policy.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies – deleted automatically when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a defined period or until deleted
  • First-party cookies – set by this website
  • Third-party cookies – set by external service providers



2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies only where they are necessary or useful for operating and improving the Website. Specifically, cookies are used to:

  • Ensure the Website functions properly and securely
  • Store your cookie consent and privacy preferences
  • Analyse how visitors use the Website
  • Improve performance, content, and user experience

Where required by law, non-essential cookies are placed only after you have given explicit consent via the cookie banner.



3. Legal basis for using cookies

Under the GDPR, we rely on different legal bases depending on the type of cookie used:

  • Essential cookies: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)
  • Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

You may withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.



4. Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies (strictly necessary)

Essential cookies are required for the Website to function correctly and securely. They enable core functionality such as page navigation, form submissions, and saving your cookie preferences.

These cookies:

  • Do not require consent
  • Do not store personally identifiable information
  • Cannot be disabled via the cookie banner

Examples include:

  • Cookie consent status
  • Security-related cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)


Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website so we can improve its structure, content, and performance.

We use Google Analytics (GA4), a web analytics service provided by Google LLC.

When enabled, Google Analytics cookies may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited and navigation paths
  • Time spent on pages
  • Referring URLs
  • Device type, operating system, and browser
  • Approximate geographic location (derived from anonymised IP addresses)

We have taken the following measures to protect your privacy:

  • IP anonymisation is enabled
  • Data is used only for statistical purposes
  • Google Analytics is activated only after consent

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)


Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and may be set by advertising or social media partners. They are used to build a profile of interests and display relevant advertisements.

We only use marketing cookies if you have explicitly consented.

Legal basis: Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)



5. Google Analytics and international data transfers

Google Analytics is provided by Google LLC, headquartered in the United States. As a result, personal data collected via analytics cookies may be transferred to and processed on servers outside the European Economic Area (EEA).

Where such transfers occur, we rely on appropriate safeguards in accordance with Chapter V GDPR, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.

Despite these safeguards, there may still be risks associated with international data transfers. You may avoid such transfers by declining analytics cookies.



 6. Cookie retention periods

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:

  • Essential cookies are retained only as long as necessary
  • Analytics cookies may be stored for a defined period set by Google Analytics
  • Functional and marketing cookies are retained according to their specific function

Exact retention periods may vary and are subject to change by third-party providers.



7. Managing and withdrawing consent

You can manage, change, or withdraw your cookie consent at any time via the cookie settings available on the Website.

In addition, you can configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality and performance of the Website.



8. Third-party cookies

Some cookies used on this Website are set by third parties, such as analytics providers. These third parties may process personal data for their own purposes.

We recommend reviewing their respective privacy and cookie policies for more information on how they process data.



9. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated “Last updated” date.



10. Company details 

This website is operated by:

Northhaven Studio
Legal form: eenmanszaak / sole proprietorship
Registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce ( KVK)
KVK number: 99279339
Registered address: NL005378599B47
Country of establishment: The Netherlands



11. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, you can contact us  by email at:

  • contact@northhavenstudio.com