Cookie notification
A cookie notice is a notification that appears on websites to inform visitors about the use of cookies on the website. Cookies are small files that websites place on a user's computer or device. They can be used to store information about the user's preferences and browsing habits, such as which pages were visited, which items were read and which items were placed in a shopping cart
Consent required to set cookies
In many countries, including the Netherlands, websites must obtain user consent before placing certain types of cookies on their devices. This is regulated by the General Data Protection Regulation (AVG), also known as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in English. Cookies that collect and/or share personal data, such as tracking cookies, usually require the user's explicit consent. The cookie notification usually contains information about the types of cookies used by the website, why they are used and how the user can manage their cookie preferences. The notice may also contain links to the website's privacy policy and settings that allow the user to change their cookie preferences.
The purpose of the cookie notice is to make users aware of the use of cookies on the website and to give them control over which cookies are or are not placed. For example, users can choose to allow only functional cookies necessary for the operation of the website, and block tracking cookies used for advertising purposes.
