1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites function properly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to the operators of the website.
Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (known as "first-party cookies") or by other websites that provide content or services on the page you are viewing (known as "third-party cookies").
Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. Some cookies are "session cookies," meaning they exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are "persistent cookies," meaning they survive after your browser is closed and can be used by the website to recognise your device when you open your browser and browse the internet again.
2. How We Use Cookies
Paulo Amorim Photography uses cookies on this website for several purposes. We use cookies to ensure our website functions correctly, to remember your preferences, and to understand how visitors interact with our website so that we can improve the user experience.
We are committed to being transparent about the cookies we use and giving you the ability to make informed choices about how your information is collected and used.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Essential cookies are required for the basic functioning of this website. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate properly. These cookies do not collect personal information about you and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences so that the cookie banner is not displayed on every visit. | Persistent (1 year) |
| session_id | Maintains your session while browsing the website. Ensures proper website functionality. | Session |
| form_ok | Temporarily stores form submission status to redirect to the confirmation page. | Session |
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect information about which pages are visited most often, how visitors navigate between pages, and whether visitors encounter error messages. The information collected by analytics cookies is aggregated and anonymous. These cookies are only placed if you have given consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Used to distinguish unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier. Included in each page request and used to calculate visitor, session, and campaign data for analytics reports. | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Used to persist session state for analytics purposes. | 2 years |
Preference Cookies
Preference cookies enable the website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, such as your preferred language or display settings. These cookies are only placed if you have given consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| lang_pref | Stores your language or display preference to ensure a consistent experience on return visits. | 1 year |
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed at the bottom of the page. This banner provides you with the option to accept all cookies or to allow only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the operation of the website.
Your cookie preference is stored locally on your device using the cookie_consent key. You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or by using the browser settings described below.
In accordance with Dutch and European Union regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), we only place non-essential cookies after you have given your explicit consent.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website may be placed by third-party services. These third-party services operate their own privacy and cookie policies, and Paulo Amorim Photography has no direct control over these cookies.
If analytics cookies are enabled on our website, information may be processed by the analytics provider in accordance with their own policies. We only use analytics data in aggregated and anonymised form to improve our website and educational services.
6. How to Manage and Delete Cookies
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can manage your cookie preferences in several ways:
Cookie Consent Banner
Use the cookie consent banner that appears when you first visit the website to accept all cookies or to allow only essential cookies.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. You can set your browser to block cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you before a cookie is placed.
Clear Local Storage
To reset your cookie consent preference on this website, you can clear your browser's local storage. This will cause the cookie consent banner to appear again on your next visit.
Below are links to instructions for managing cookies in commonly used browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data
Please note that if you choose to block or delete cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to operate, and disabling them through your browser settings may affect your ability to use certain features.
7. Legal Basis for Cookie Use
Our use of cookies is governed by applicable Dutch and European Union legislation, including:
- General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) — Regulation (EU) 2016/679: This regulation governs the processing of personal data within the European Union and the European Economic Area. Cookies that process personal data are subject to GDPR requirements, including the need for a lawful basis for processing.
- Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet): Article 11.7a of the Dutch Telecommunications Act requires that website operators obtain informed consent before placing non-essential cookies on a user's device.
Essential cookies are placed on the legal basis of legitimate interest, as they are strictly necessary for the operation of the website. Analytics and preference cookies are placed only after you have provided your explicit consent via the cookie consent banner.
8. Data Retention
The duration for which cookies remain on your device varies depending on the type of cookie. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for the period specified in the table above or until you delete them manually.
Your cookie consent preference, stored in your browser's local storage, does not have an automatic expiration but can be cleared at any time through your browser settings.
9. Your Rights
Under the GDPR and applicable Dutch law, you have the following rights regarding your personal data that may be collected through cookies:
- Right of Access: You have the right to request information about the personal data we process about you through cookies.
- Right to Rectification: You have the right to request correction of inaccurate personal data.
- Right to Erasure: You have the right to request the deletion of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Restrict Processing: You have the right to request the restriction of processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Data Portability: You have the right to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, and machine-readable format.
- Right to Object: You have the right to object to the processing of your personal data in certain circumstances.
- Right to Withdraw Consent: You have the right to withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time by clearing your browser cookies or local storage.
If you believe that your data protection rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
10. Changes to This Cookie Policy
Paulo Amorim Photography reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time. When we make significant changes, the "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised accordingly. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Continued use of our website after changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes acceptance of those changes.
11. Related Policies
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please review our related policies:
- Privacy Policy — Details about how we process personal data collected through our website and forms.
- Terms of Use — Rules and conditions governing the use of our website and educational materials.
12. Contact Information
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, about the cookies we use, or about your rights regarding cookies and personal data, you can contact us using the following details: