Cookie Statement
This cookie statement (“Cookie Statement”) applies to the websites Luxus-tool.nl, Luxus-tool.com; Luxus-tool.co.uk en Luxus-tool.eu, mijnalius.nl, alius.nl, alius-shop.com, volthera.nl, aelex.nl and is managed by ALIUSENERGY B.V., located at Meerheide 101, 5521 DX in Eersel, the Netherlands, registered with the Dutch Chamber of Commerce under number 54262437 (“Alius”, “we”, “us” or “our”). If you have any questions about privacy and cookies, please contact us at info@alius.nl.
1. What are cookies and how do we use them?
1.1. We automatically collect and store information about you through cookies and/or other similar technologies such as HTML5 cookies for local storage and pixels, which are collectively referred to as “Cookies” in this Cookie Statement. These are usually pieces of information or code that a website transfers to or opens from the hard drive of your computer or mobile device to distinguish you from other users of our Websites and to store and sometimes track information about you.
1.2. The Websites use different types of Cookies. Alius believes it is important that you have control over your online privacy. That is why Alius wants to inform you as fully as possible about which Cookies are used and for what purposes. Below you will find the purposes and legal basis for each category of Cookies. At the bottom of this Cookie Statement you will find an up-to-date overview of the Cookies placed and their status.
2. Which cookies do we use?
2.1. In order to offer content that is interesting to you and to ensure that your preferences and settings are used each time you visit our Websites, we use both first-party Cookies and third-party Cookies. These Cookies help us to maintain and improve the functionality of our Websites, your experience and your use of our Websites in general. Depending on the specific type of Cookie, some Cookies are automatically deleted after a certain period of time.
2.2. Alius makes an distinction between functional and non-functional Cookies. Functional Cookies are always placed. These are necessary for the Websites to function properly. For example, they ensure that you can remain logged in to the Websites. In addition to functional Cookies, non-functional Cookies are also placed. Statistical Cookies are an example of non-functional Cookies, which are not necessary for the proper functioning of the Websites. Non-functional Cookies enable Alius to know which parts of the Websites are popular and where the Websites can be improved. Such Cookies are only placed if you give your consent for the placement of non-functional Cookies.
2.3. We use four different categories of Cookies, which can be distinguished based on their function: (1) strictly necessary Cookies, (2) preference Cookies, (3) statistical Cookies and (4) marketing Cookies. In addition, there are also unclassified Cookies, which have not (yet) been categorised in one of the above categories.
3. Strictly necessary Cookies
3.1. Strictly necessary Cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Websites. They ensure that basic functions such as navigation, logging in and using a shopping basket are possible. Without these Cookies, the Websites cannot function properly and certain services cannot be provided.
3.2. Purposes – We use strictly necessary Cookies, among other things, to:
· ensure that the Websites are accessible and usable, including, but not limited to, balancing the load on the Websites so that they remain available;
· support core functionalities, such as login and session management;
· offer the option to save login details so that you do not have to re-enter the same information repeatedly;
· remember information you enter on different pages so that you do not have to re-enter your details;
· to read your browser settings for optimal display of our Websites;
· to provide services that you explicitly request, such as access to payment processes;
· detect misuse of our Websites and services, for example by recording the number of consecutive failed login attempts.
3.3. Legal basis – As these Cookies are technically necessary for the use of our Websites, your consent is not required. The personal data we process as a result of the use of these Cookies is therefore based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) and/or the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) UK GDPR).
4. Preference Cookies
4.1. Preference Cookies are used to tailor the Websites to your personal preferences. For example, they remember language settings, display preferences or previously selected options. This means that you do not have to make the same choices every time you visit, making the user experience more comfortable and personal.
4.2. Purposes – We use preference Cookies, among other things, to:
· remember the chosen language (e.g. Dutch or English) for the next visit;
· save the selected region or currency;
· remember login preferences such as ‘stay logged in’ so that you do not have to log in again each time;
· remember previously entered form data (such as name or address) for faster use in future interactions;
· remember display settings such as font size, contrast mode or dark mode;
· save selected filter or sort options for the next session;
· remember preferences for notifications or pop-ups (for example, whether a cookie banner has already been clicked away).
4.3. Legal basis – These Cookies are not technically necessary. They therefore require your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
5. Statistical Cookies
5.1. Statistical Cookies, also known as analytical Cookies, collect data about how you use the Websites. They provide insight into which pages are frequently visited, how long someone stays and whether error messages occur.
5.2. Purposes – Statistical Cookies are used, among other things, to:
· count the total number of visitors and unique users of the Websites;
· gain insight into returning versus new visitors to the Websites;
· measure and report visitor numbers, visit time and popular pages;
· analyse from which external sources visitors reach the Websites (such as search engines or social media);
· track click paths and see how visitors navigate through the Websites;
· analyse differences in usage between devices, browsers or operating systems;
· compare performance over different periods.
5.3. Legal basis – These Cookies are not technically necessary. They therefore require your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
5.4. Google – For these purposes, we also use Google Analytics Cookies, provided by Google Inc. ("Google"), 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google Analytics helps us measure how you use our Websites and services. For more information about the use of these Cookies by Google Analytics, please visit: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en-US.
6. Marketing Cookies
6.1. Marketing Cookies, also known as tracking Cookies, are used to track visitors across different websites and devices. They enable the creation of profiles based on browsing behaviour and interests, the segmentation of target groups and the personalisation and increased relevance of advertisements. Third-party Cookies, such as those from advertising networks or social media platforms, may also be used for this purpose. For more information about the data collected by such parties, please refer to the privacy statements of these companies.
6.2. Purposes – Marketing Cookies are used, among other things, to:
· track and identify users across sessions, websites and devices;
· build user profiles based on browsing behaviour and interests;
· segment target groups for targeted advertising;
· show you relevant advertisements tailored to your previous behaviour and preferences on our Websites and third party sites and platforms;
· enable retargeting and re-engagement with previous visitors on other sites and platforms;
· share user information with advertising or social media partners for personalised content and advertising outside the Websites.
6.3. Legal basis – These Cookies are not technically necessary. They therefore require your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR).
6.4. Third-party cookies – You can find more information about the use of Cookies by third parties in the privacy and cookie statements of these third parties. Even if you do not accept Cookies, you may still encounter online advertisements from us. Not all of our advertisements use Cookies. However, Cookies enable us to show you more relevant advertisements and avoid unnecessary advertisements.
6.5. Google / Microsoft / Meta / LinkedIn – For more information about what Google does with stored data, please refer to Google’s privacy statement. This may change regularly. We have not given Google permission to use the information obtained for other Google services. For more information about what Microsoft does with stored data, please refer to Microsoft's privacy statement. This may change regularly. We have not given Microsoft permission to use the information obtained for other Microsoft services. For more information about what Meta (Facebook) does with stored data, please refer to Meta's privacy statement. This may change regularly. We have not given Meta permission to use the information obtained for other Facebook services. For more information about what LinkedIn does with stored data, please refer to LinkedIn's privacy statement. This may change regularly. We have not given LinkedIn permission to use the information obtained for other LinkedIn services.
7. Unclassified Cookies
7.1. Unclassified cookies are Cookies that are still under investigation and whose purpose has not yet been clearly or fully determined. These Cookies are classified as “unknown” until it is clear whether they are strictly necessary, preference, statistical or marketing Cookies.
7.2. Legal basis – These cookies are not technically necessary. They therefore require your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) UK GDPR), unless they are strictly necessary Cookies. In the latter case, the use of these Cookies is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) UK GDPR) and/or the performance of a contract (Art. 6(1)(b) UK GDPR).
8. Other/unforeseen Cookies
8.1. Due to the way the internet and websites function, we are not always aware of Cookies that are placed by third parties via our Websites. This is particularly the case if our web pages contain so-called embedded elements; these are texts, documents or video clips that are hosted by another party and displayed on, in or via our Websites.
8.2. Please let us know if you encounter Cookies that fall into this category and that we have therefore not mentioned in this Cookie Statement. You can also contact the third party directly to ask which Cookies they use, the reason, how long the Cookie is stored and how they guarantee your privacy.
9. Opt-out
9.1. You can change your consent below. If you do not give your consent, or withdraw it at a later date, you will only be able to access and use the features of the Websites that do not depend on such Cookies.
9.2. Some parts of our Websites where third-party content is used (and where third-party Cookies may be placed) will not be available to ensure that such Cookies are not placed. You can give your consent at any time if you wish to visit these parts of our Websites at a later date.
10. Browser settings
10.1. Most internet browsers are set to automatically accept Cookies. You can refuse to accept Cookies automatically by activating this setting in your internet browser. Please note that our first-party Cookies are an important part of our services. If you decide not to accept them, this may affect the accessibility and functionality of some features that make our Websites user-friendly and attractive.
10.2. Below are the methods offered by the primary internet browsers that allow users to express their options regarding the use of Cookies:
· Chrome
· Firefox
· Opera
11. What are your rights?
11.1. In addition to the above-mentioned right to withdraw your consent, the UK GDPR also grants you other rights under certain conditions. Please consult our Privacy Statement for more information about your rights with regard to the personal data we process.
12. Will this Cookie Statement change?
12.1. Alius may amend or change this Cookie Statement from time to time. If Alius makes substantial changes to the way Alius uses Cookies on its Websites and/or the way Alius processes your personal data, Alius will publish these changes on this page and we will give you the opportunity to adjust your preferences if necessary. Therefore, please check our Cookie Statement regularly.