Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
This cookie policy explains how 7EMPLE ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at 7emple.nl. This policy is provided in accordance with Article 11.7a of the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet, "Tw"), which implements Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC), and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 ("GDPR") where the processing of personal data is involved.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites function correctly, to improve user experience, and to provide website owners with information about how their site is being used.
Similar technologies such as pixels, local storage, and fingerprinting techniques are covered by the same rules under Article 11.7a Tw. Where this policy refers to "cookies", it includes these similar technologies unless otherwise stated.
2. Legal Framework
Under Article 11.7a of the Dutch Telecommunications Act, storing or reading information on a user's device is only permitted if:
1. The user has been clearly and completely informed about the purposes of the cookie; and
2. The user has given prior consent (as defined in Article 4(11) GDPR: freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous).
There are two statutory exceptions where consent is not required:
- Technical necessity (Article 11.7a(1)(a) Tw): The cookie is strictly necessary for the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
- User-requested service (Article 11.7a(1)(b) Tw): The cookie is strictly necessary for providing an information society service explicitly requested by the user.
Although the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) permits low-impact analytics cookies to be placed without consent under strict conditions, we nevertheless ask for your consent before placing any analytics cookies (see Section 3.2).
3. Categories of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our website. They enable core features such as page navigation and secure access. These cookies do not collect information that identifies you and do not require your consent under Article 11.7a(1)(b) Tw.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session state | 7emple.nl | Maintains session state during your visit (e.g., page transitions) | Session (deleted when you close your browser) |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (consent required)
We use Google Analytics 4 and PostHog to understand how visitors use our website — which pages are viewed, how long visitors stay, and where the experience can be improved. These analytics cookies are only placed after you give consent through our cookie banner. Until you choose "Accept", no analytics cookies are set and no analytics data is sent. You can withdraw your consent at any time (see Section 5).
| Cookie / Technology | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PostHog analytics | PostHog, EU region (eu.i.posthog.com) | Pages visited, session duration, device type and interaction events | Up to 12 months |
| Google Analytics 4 (_ga, _ga_<id>) | Google Ireland Ltd. | Aggregate website traffic and usage statistics | Up to 24 months |
Legal basis and configuration:
We rely on your consent (Article 11.7a Tw and Article 6(1)(a) GDPR) as the legal basis for these analytics cookies. In addition, both tools are configured to minimise privacy impact:
- Google Consent Mode is set to "denied" by default, so Google Analytics only loads after you accept.
- PostHog processes data on servers located within the European Union (EU region: eu.i.posthog.com).
- Person profiles are set to "identified_only", so anonymous visitors are not assigned persistent person profiles.
- We do not combine analytics data with other personal data sources.
- We do not use these tools for cross-site tracking, remarketing, or advertising purposes.
3.3 Cookies We Do Not Use
For transparency, we confirm that we do not use:
- Advertising or remarketing cookies
- Social media tracking cookies (Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag, etc.)
- Third-party cookies for behavioural targeting
- Cross-site tracking cookies
4. Third-Party Services
Two third-party services may place cookies on our website, and only after you consent: PostHog (product analytics) and Google Analytics 4 (traffic statistics). Each acts as a data processor on our behalf and is bound by a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR.
- PostHog privacy policy: https://posthog.com/privacy
- Google privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
5. Managing and Deleting Cookies
You have the right to accept, refuse, or delete cookies at any time. You can change your choice on this website right now: . Declining stops analytics cookies from being placed going forward.
You can also manage your cookie preferences through your browser settings.
Instructions by browser:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the functionality of the website. Disabling analytics cookies will not affect your ability to use the website.
Because analytics only runs after you opt in, declining in our cookie banner is the simplest way to prevent any analytics cookies. You may additionally use a browser extension that blocks JavaScript tracking, or enable "Do Not Track" (DNT) in your browser.
6. Your Rights
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, your rights under the GDPR apply. These include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, data portability, and object. For full details, see our Privacy Statement at 7emple.nl/privacy.
7. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use, applicable law, or guidance from the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
8. Contact
For any questions about this cookie policy:
7EMPLE
Email: info@7emple.nl
Website: 7emple.nl
If you believe we are not handling cookies in compliance with applicable law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens at https://www.autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl.