Cookie Policy
Last Updated: December 1, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Buurito B.V. ("Buurito," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website and use our platform at buurito.nl (the "Platform").
By using our Platform, you acknowledge and agree to the use of cookies and similar technologies in accordance with this policy. We provide a comprehensive cookie consent management tool that allows you to control which non-essential cookies are placed on your device.
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how we collect and process your personal data.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, or other device) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance user experience, and provide information to website owners.
How Cookies Work
When you visit our Platform, our web server sends a cookie to your browser, which stores it on your device. The next time you visit, your browser sends the cookie back to the server, allowing us to recognize your device and remember certain information about your previous visits.
Types of Cookies by Duration
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They help maintain your session as you navigate between pages.
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (days, weeks, or years) or until you manually delete them. They remember your preferences for future visits.
Types of Cookies by Source
- First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website (buurito.nl). We control these cookies and use them for essential functionality and user experience.
- Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use (e.g., Google Analytics, Meta Pixel). These are controlled by third parties under their own privacy policies.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize the cookies used on our Platform into four main types. Below is a comprehensive explanation of each category, including specific cookies, their purposes, and retention periods:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
ALWAYS ACTIVEThese cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate, and you cannot use our services. These cookies do not require your consent.
What they do:
- Authenticate your identity and keep you logged in during your session
- Remember your cookie consent preferences
- Enable secure transactions and protect against fraud
- Load balance traffic across our servers
- Maintain session state as you navigate between pages
- Enable security features such as CSRF protection
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-*-auth-token | Supabase | User authentication | Session/7 days |
| cookie_consent | Buurito | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| csrf_token | Buurito | Security (CSRF protection) | Session |
Legal Basis: Strictly necessary cookies are exempt from consent requirements under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) as they are necessary to provide the service you have requested.
2.2 Functional Cookies
REQUIRES CONSENTThese cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They remember your preferences and choices to improve your experience on our Platform. If you don't allow these cookies, some or all of these features may not function properly.
What they do:
- Remember your language preference (Dutch/English)
- Store your preferred city/region for storage searches
- Remember display preferences (grid vs. map view)
- Keep track of recently viewed listings
- Remember form data to prevent re-entry
- Store your preferred currency and measurement units
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| language | Buurito | Language preference | 1 year |
| preferred_city | Buurito | Location preference | 6 months |
| recent_listings | Buurito | Recently viewed listings | 30 days |
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
2.3 Analytics/Performance Cookies
REQUIRES CONSENTThese cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Platform by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website's functionality and content to better serve our users.
What they do:
- Count visitors and track page views
- Measure time spent on pages and bounce rates
- Identify which pages are most popular
- Track user navigation paths through the site
- Identify technical issues and errors
- Measure the effectiveness of our features
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Privacy Measures: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled, meaning your full IP address is never stored. We have also disabled data sharing with Google for advertising purposes.
Third Party: Google LLC | Privacy Policy
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
2.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies
REQUIRES CONSENTThese cookies track your browsing habits to enable us to show you advertising that is relevant to your interests. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with advertising partners. If you disable these cookies, you will still see ads, but they will be less relevant to you.
What they do:
- Track which pages you visit and actions you take
- Build a profile of your interests for advertising purposes
- Enable retargeting ads on Facebook, Instagram, and Google
- Measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns
- Track conversions (e.g., when you complete a booking after clicking an ad)
- Limit the number of times you see an advertisement
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Identifies browser for ad delivery | 3 months |
| _fbc | Meta (Facebook) | Stores last visit time and referrer | 2 years |
| fr | Meta (Facebook) | Ads delivery and measurement | 3 months |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Conversion tracking | 3 months |
| IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad personalization | 13 months |
Third Parties & Privacy Policies:
- • Meta Platforms, Inc.: Privacy Policy
- • Google LLC: Ads Policy
Legal Basis: Your explicit consent (GDPR Article 6(1)(a)).
3. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have full control over which cookies you allow on your device. There are several ways to manage your preferences:
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our Platform, a cookie banner appears asking for your consent. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. Your choice is saved and applied immediately.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- View what cookies are stored on your device
- Delete individual cookies or all cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Set your browser to notify you when a cookie is being set
Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:
Third-Party Opt-Out Tools
You can also opt out of specific third-party tracking:
4. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
Local Storage & Session Storage
Similar to cookies, these store data in your browser. We use them to save your preferences and improve performance. Unlike cookies, this data isn't sent to our servers with each request.
Pixel Tags (Web Beacons)
Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails. They help us understand if you've opened an email or visited a page, and work with cookies to measure advertising effectiveness.
Device Fingerprinting
We do not use device fingerprinting for tracking purposes. Any technical data we collect about your device is used solely for security (fraud prevention) and is not used to build advertising profiles.
5. "Do Not Track" Signals
Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) setting that sends a signal to websites indicating that you don't want your browsing activity tracked. There is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.
While we do not currently respond to DNT signals, our cookie consent mechanism provides you with robust control over tracking. You can disable analytics and marketing cookies at any time through our Cookie Settings page.
6. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, the cookies we use, or legal requirements. When we make changes:
- We will update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy
- For significant changes affecting your privacy, we will notify you via our cookie banner or email
- If required by law, we will obtain your consent before implementing material changes
We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
Related policies: Privacy Policy • Terms of Service