Cookie Policy Last updated: 3 May 2026 This Cookie Policy explains how **Dirk Christiaens Photography** ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on **https://www.dirkchristiaens.photography**.
1. What Are Cookies? Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience and allow websites to function properly or more efficiently.
2. How We Use Cookies We use cookies for several purposes: * **Essential cookies** – Required for the website to function properly. * **Performance & analytics cookies** – Help us understand how visitors use our website (e.g., pages visited, time spent). * **Functionality cookies** – Remember your preferences (such as language or region). * **Marketing cookies** – Used to deliver relevant advertisements or track marketing effectiveness (if applicable).
3. Types of Cookies We Use #### a) Strictly Necessary Cookies These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be switched off. #### b) Analytics Cookies We may use tools like: * Google Analytics (to understand website traffic and usage) These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our site. #### c) Functionality Cookies These allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced features. #### d) Marketing Cookies (if applicable) Used to track visitors across websites and display relevant ads.
4. Third-Party Cookies Some cookies may be set by third-party services embedded on our site, such as: * Social media platforms (e.g., Instagram) * Embedded content (e.g., videos) * Analytics providers These third parties may collect data according to their own privacy policies.
5. Managing Cookies You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish: * Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies * Use cookie consent banners (if enabled on our site) Please note: disabling cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
6. Legal Basis (GDPR) For users in the European Economic Area (EEA), we rely on: * **Consent** – for non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing) * **Legitimate interest** – for essential website functionality
7. Your Rights You have the right to: * Withdraw your consent at any time * Request access to your data * Request deletion or correction of your data For any requests, please contact us (see below).
8. Contact If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact: **Dirk Christiaens Photography** Email: [See Contact Page) Website: https://www.dirkchristiaens.photography
---9. Changes to This Policy We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date.