Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 · Last Updated: 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed onto your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely utilized to make web platforms function efficiently, store user preferences across sessions, and deliver aggregated analytics to site administrators.
On buddiesparadefed.buzz, we use cookies and local storage tokens in strict compliance with the European ePrivacy Directive and the GDPR.
2. Categories of Cookies We Employ
We classify the cookies and browser storage keys active on this website into three distinct functional categories:
| Cookie Name / Key | Category | Provider / Origin | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
buddiesparadefed_cookie_consent |
Essential | First-party (buddiesparadefed.buzz) | Stores the visitor's cookie consent choice to suppress the bottom banner on subsequent visits. | 12 Months (LocalStorage) |
__cf_bm / Security tokens |
Essential | Cloud infrastructure | Mitigates malicious bot traffic and verifies secure connection authenticity. | Session / 30 Minutes |
_pk_id.* / Anonymized Analytics |
Analytics | First-party / Matomo Analytics | Collects aggregated, non-personally identifiable page visit metrics without tracking across third-party sites. | 13 Months |
pref_reduced_motion |
Functional | First-party | Remembers interface accessibility settings regarding animation preferences. | Persistent |
3. Detailed Breakdown of Cookie Roles
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Cookies
These cookies are indispensable for the core operation of our website. Without them, secure session continuity, cryptographic handshakes, and cookie consent recording cannot take place. Under EU law, essential cookies do not require prior consent, but you may block them in your browser settings (which may cause parts of the site to render incorrectly).
Analytical Performance Cookies
Performance cookies allow us to assess visitor numbers, understand which guide chapters (such as Hotel Utrecht or Holland Casino) are read most frequently, and detect broken links. All data collected via analytics is strictly anonymized; IP addresses are masked prior to storage.
Functional Preferences
Functional cookies allow our platform to remember choices you make, such as preferred language, typography scaling, or high-contrast viewing modes, ensuring an enhanced and personal browsing experience.
4. How to Control and Opt-Out via Browser Settings
In addition to using our site’s cookie banner buttons ("Accept All", "Reject Non-Essential", or "Preferences"), you can inspect, block, or delete cookies at any time directly through your web browser settings. Follow the official documentation provided by major browser developers:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-Party Cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies.
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological changes, browser privacy standards, or legal developments. The updated date at the top of this page will always indicate when modifications took effect.
6. Contact Concerning Cookies
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or local storage keys, please reach out to:
Buddiesparadefed Media B.V.
Winthontlaan 200, 3526 KV Utrecht, Netherlands
Email: [email protected]