Last updated: 2025-11-21
This Cookie Policy explains how cookies and similar technologies are used on LeenBellens.com, operated as a hobby activity by a private individual (“we”, “us”, “our”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
They help the website function properly and provide information to improve your experience.
Cookies may be:
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies – stored for longer periods
- First-party cookies – set by our website
- Third-party cookies – set by external services (e.g., payment providers, analytics)
Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies to:
- Ensure proper functioning of the website
- Improve your browsing experience
- Collect anonymized statistics (if you consent to analytics)
Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the website to operate:
- WooCommerce cart and checkout cookies:
woocommerce_cart_hash– Helps the site know when your cart data changeswoocommerce_items_in_cart– Tracks the number of items in your cartwp_woocommerce_session_– Contains a unique session ID to link your cart data
These cookies cannot be disabled through the site but can be blocked in your browser (though this may prevent checkout from working).
Functional / Preference Cookies
Some optional cookies may store:
- Cookie consent preferences
- Preferred language (if your theme or plugins support it)
- Display or layout settings
These are not essential but improve your browsing experience.
Analytics Cookies
If enabled, analytics cookies collect anonymized information about how visitors use the site.
Examples include:
- Google Analytics cookies:
_ga,_gid,_gat– track visitor sessions and interactions
These cookies are set only with consent.
Payment Provider Cookies
During checkout, third-party payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal) may set cookies for secure payment processing.
We do not control these cookies, and they are subject to the payment provider’s privacy policies.
Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive:
- Necessary cookies (WooCommerce session, cart) do not require consent
- Functional cookies and analytics require prior opt-in consent
- Your cookie preferences are stored in a first-party cookie so you are not asked repeatedly
Managing and Deleting Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies via your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Settings → Privacy → Block All Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies & Site Permissions
You can also use private/incognito mode to automatically block most cookies.
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy as website features or legal requirements change.
The date at the top indicates the latest version.
6. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or your personal data:
Name: Leen Bellens
Email: leen@leenbellens.com
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden