Last updated: 30 September 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Data Stone Group B.V., referred to as “Data Stone Group”, “we”, “us” or “our”, uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit datastonegroup.com.
This policy explains:
– What cookies are;
– Which cookies we currently use;
– Why we use them;
– How we manage cookie preferences; and
– How you can manage or withdraw your preferences.
This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use and protect personal data.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, smartphone, tablet or other device when you visit a website.
Cookies can help a website operate correctly, remember visitor preferences and provide essential website functionality.
Cookies may be:
Session cookies, which are normally deleted when you close your browser; or
Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them.
Cookies may also be:
First-party cookies, placed directly through our website; or
Third-party cookies, placed by an external service used on our website.
3. How We Manage Cookies
We use WPConsent, a WordPress cookie-consent management plugin, to manage cookie preferences on our website.
WPConsent allows us to:
– Display information about our use of cookies;
– Allow visitors to manage cookie preferences;
– Record visitors’ cookie choices;
– Maintain a list of cookies used on the website; and
– Store cookie preferences for a defined period.
Based on our current cookie configuration, the website uses one essential cookie to remember visitors’ cookie preferences. We do not currently use statistics or marketing cookies.
4. Categories of Cookies
4.1 Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and securely.
These cookies may be used to:
– Operate the website;
– Maintain website security;
– Remember cookie preferences;
– Enable essential website functions; and
– Prevent the cookie notice from being shown repeatedly after a visitor has made a choice.
Essential cookies cannot normally be disabled through our cookie preference tool because they are necessary for the website or the consent-management system to operate correctly.
4.2 Statistics Cookies
Statistics cookies can be used to understand how visitors interact with a website, such as which pages are visited and how visitors navigate through the website.
Data Stone Group does not currently use statistics cookies.
If statistics cookies are introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy and our cookie configuration will be updated accordingly. Where legally required, these cookies will not be activated until the visitor has given consent.
4.3 Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies can be used for advertising, behavioural tracking, campaign measurement or the creation of visitor profiles.
Data Stone Group does not currently use marketing cookies.
If marketing cookies are introduced in the future, this Cookie Policy and our cookie configuration will be updated accordingly. Marketing cookies will not be activated without prior consent where consent is legally required.
5. Cookies Currently Used
The table below is generated from our current WPConsent cookie configuration and lists the cookies presently documented for this website.
6. Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie notice allowing you to review or manage your cookie preferences.
You can:
– Accept optional cookies;
– Reject optional cookies; or
– Open the preference panel to review available cookie categories.
Essential cookies remain active because they are required for the website and cookie-preference system to function correctly.
Where consent is required, optional cookies will not be activated until you have made an active choice. No optional cookie categories are selected automatically.
You can change or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie preference control available on our website.
7. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to view, block or delete cookies through the browser settings.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
– Delete cookies already stored on your device;
– Block all cookies;
– Block third-party cookies;
– Receive a warning before cookies are placed; or
– Allow cookies only from selected websites.
Your browser settings operate separately from the cookie-preference controls on our website.
If you block essential cookies through your browser, parts of the website or the cookie-preference function may not operate correctly.
8. Personal Data and Cookie Preferences
Depending on how cookies and website services are configured, information connected with a cookie may include:
– A cookie identifier;
– Your selected cookie preferences;
– The date or status of your selection;
– Browser or device information; and
– Technical information required to operate the website.
Where this information directly or indirectly identifies an individual, we treat it as personal data and process it in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection legislation.
9. Third-Party Services
Our website uses third-party providers to support services such as website hosting, security, contact forms, recruitment and application forms, email delivery and website maintenance. The use of a third-party provider does not necessarily mean that the provider places cookies on your device.
If we introduce a third-party service that uses statistics, marketing or other optional cookies, we will update our cookie configuration and this Cookie Policy. Where required, the relevant service will remain disabled until consent has been provided.
10. Cookie Retention
Cookies remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.
The essential wpconsent_preferences cookie currently remains active for 30 days. It is used to remember the visitor’s cookie-consent preferences.
The live cookie table on this page provides the current duration recorded in our cookie-management system.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:
– Changes to the cookies used on the website;
– Changes to WordPress, WPConsent or other website plugins;
– Changes to third-party services;
– Changes to applicable legislation or regulatory guidance; or
– Improvements to our privacy and security practices.
The “Last updated” date at the top of this policy will be revised when material changes are made.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Data Stone Group B.V.
Email: hello@datastonegroup.com
datastonegroup.com
For more information about how we process personal data, please review our Privacy Policy.
