Cookie Policy Effective

Date: March 23, 2026

Last Updated: March 23, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Engines & Transmission TAN (“we”, “us”, or “our”), located in Vlaardingen, The Netherlands, uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website https://enginestransmissiontan.nl/ (the “Website”). We are committed to transparency and compliance with applicable laws, including the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) and the Dutch implementation of the ePrivacy Directive.

By continuing to use our Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your preferences at any time via our cookie banner or browser settings.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit, such as language preferences, login status, or items in your shopping cart, making your experience more efficient and personalized.

Cookies can be:

  • First-party cookies: Set directly by our Website.
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services (e.g., analytics or payment providers).
  • Session cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until their expiry date or until you delete them.

2. Cookies We Use and Their Purposes

We use the following categories of cookies:

Strictly Necessary Cookies These are essential for the Website to function properly (e.g., remembering items in your cart, processing checkout, or maintaining login sessions).

  • No consent required (GDPR Article 6(1)(f) – legitimate interest).
  • Examples: WooCommerce session cookies, security tokens.
  • Duration: Mostly session-based or short-term.

Functional / Preference Cookies These remember your choices to improve usability (e.g., language selection, currency, or filters).

  • Consent required if non-essential.
  • Examples: Preference storage for site navigation.
  • Duration: Up to 1 year.

Performance / Analytics Cookies These help us understand how visitors use the site (e.g., page views, bounce rates) to improve performance.

  • Consent required.
  • Examples: Google Analytics (if used), site usage statistics.
  • Duration: Varies (e.g., 2 years for some).
  • We may use anonymized data where possible.

Marketing / Advertising Cookies These track your activity to show relevant ads or retargeting (e.g., via social media pixels or ad networks).

  • Consent required.
  • Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads (if active).
  • Duration: Varies.

Other / Third-Party Cookies We may use embedded content or plugins from third parties (e.g., payment gateways like Mollie or iDEAL, YouTube videos, maps). These may set their own cookies. We do not control these—please refer to their policies.

For a full, up-to-date list of cookies (including names, providers, purposes, and durations), please check our cookie banner or scanner tool on the Website.

3. How We Obtain Consent

We use a clear cookie banner that appears on your first visit. It allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences (granular consent)

Consent is freely given, specific, informed, and unambiguous. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the cookie settings link in our footer or by clearing browser cookies. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies

You can control cookies through:

  • Our cookie banner / settings tool
  • Your browser settings (e.g., block or delete cookies)
  • Third-party opt-out tools (e.g., Google Analytics opt-out)

Disabling cookies may limit some Website features (e.g., shopping cart won’t save items).

5. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our practices. The updated version will be posted here with a revised “Last Updated” date. We encourage you to review it periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, contact us at: Email: support@enginestransmissiontan.nl Address: Engines & Transmission TAN, 3134KL Vlaardingen, The Netherlands

This policy is provided in good faith and tailored for general e-commerce use in the Netherlands/EU. For full legal compliance (especially if using specific trackers like Google Analytics, Facebook, etc.), consider consulting a privacy expert or using a cookie consent management platform (e.g., CookieYes, Complianz for WordPress/WooCommerce). Add a link to this page in your footer and cookie banner.