Cookie Policy
About this policy: This Cookie Policy explains how Furnace-Cleaning.org uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website, why we use them, and what options you have for managing your preferences. We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive, the GDPR, and the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet, Art. 11.7a).
Contents
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function correctly, remember your preferences, and — with your consent — gather information about how visitors use the site to help improve it.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags, and local storage. This policy covers all such technologies collectively referred to as "cookies" below.
Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. First-party cookies are set by Furnace-Cleaning.org directly; third-party cookies are set by other organisations whose services appear on our pages.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, services such as the cookie consent mechanism and secure form submission would not work. These cookies do not collect information used for analytics or marketing. They do not require your consent under the ePrivacy Directive and cannot be disabled through our preference centre (though you may block them via browser settings, which will affect site functionality).
Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with Furnace-Cleaning.org by collecting and reporting information anonymously. The data helps us identify popular articles, detect technical errors, and improve overall site performance. These cookies are only activated with your consent.
Functional Cookies
These cookies remember choices you make (such as your cookie consent decision) to provide enhanced, personalised features. These cookies require your consent, except where they are strictly necessary for a service you have requested.
Advertising / Targeting Cookies
Where third-party advertising is displayed on this Site, advertising partners may wish to set cookies to help deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests, and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. These cookies are only activated with your explicit consent. You may withdraw consent at any time without affecting your ability to access editorial content on this site.
3. Full Cookie List
The following table lists all cookies currently in use on Furnace-Cleaning.org:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Category | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fc_cookie_consent | Furnace-Cleaning.org | Necessary | Stores your cookie consent preference to prevent the banner re-appearing on every page load. | 365 days |
| fc_session | Furnace-Cleaning.org | Necessary | Session management cookie. Maintains state during a single browsing session. | Session |
| _fc_analytics | Furnace-Cleaning.org | Analytics | Aggregated page view and session analytics. IP anonymised. No individual profiling. | 13 months |
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics (if enabled) | Analytics | Distinguishes unique users. Only activated with analytical consent. IP anonymisation enabled. | 2 years |
| fc_pref | Furnace-Cleaning.org | Functional | Remembers optional user preferences such as preferred reading mode. | 180 days |
| ob-user-token | Outbrain (if ad displayed) | Advertising | Used by Outbrain native advertising network for content recommendation and campaign measurement. Only set with advertising consent. | 13 months |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on this site are set by third parties over whom we have limited control. The primary third-party services that may set cookies are:
- Google Analytics: Audience analytics service. Data is processed by Google Ireland Limited, subject to Google's privacy policy and, where applicable, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework. We have enabled IP anonymisation and restricted data sharing.
- Outbrain Inc.: Native content recommendation and advertising network. Outbrain may set cookies for content personalisation and advertising measurement where you have given consent. Subject to Outbrain's Privacy Policy (outbrain.com/privacy).
- Hosting provider: Our hosting infrastructure provider may set technical cookies for load balancing and security purposes as strictly necessary to deliver website content.
We review our list of third-party cookie providers annually and update this policy accordingly. You may consult the individual privacy policies of each provider for details of their specific data processing activities.
5. Consent and Withdrawal
When you first visit Furnace-Cleaning.org, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the page. You may:
- Accept All: Consent to all categories of cookies, including analytical and advertising cookies.
- Reject Non-Essential: Decline all cookies except those strictly necessary for the site to function. Your ability to read all editorial content is not affected by this choice.
- Manage Preferences: (Where available) Select individual categories of consent.
Your consent choice is stored in the fc_cookie_consent cookie for 365 days, after which you will be asked again. You may withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing this cookie through your browser settings, which will cause the consent banner to re-appear on your next visit.
6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
All modern browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies through the browser's privacy settings. Below are links to the cookie management guides for major browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. For opt-out tools for interest-based advertising, visit youronlinechoices.eu (EU) or the NAI opt-out tool (US).
7. Contact and Complaints
For any questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at [email protected]. If you believe we are not complying with applicable cookie law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) at autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl, or with the Dutch Media Authority (Commissariaat voor de Media) for broadcasting-related matters.
See also: Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Disclaimer