What are cookies exactly?
Inspiration by Marlies uses cookies. Cookies are small text files that are placed on the hard drive or in the memory of the device you use to view this website during your visit. Information is stored in these text files. The cookies do not contain viruses and cannot harm your phone, tablet, or PC. If you revisit this website later, your information is recognized, and the cookies register that you are viewing this website again.
But why do I use cookies?
I use these specific cookies to enhance your user experience on this website and for commercial purposes. By placing cookies, I can make the structure, navigation on the website (what you view), and the content of this website as user-friendly as possible, allowing you to visit and access information anytime and anywhere.
What types of cookies do I use?
The website uses both functional and analytical cookies. Functional cookies are necessary for the functioning of this website and/or webshop, such as storing products or services in the shopping cart, remembering your login information, and tracking whether cookies may or may not be placed.
To track your activities on the website, I use Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, and Google Adsense. Google places cookies on your device, enabling me to see your browsing behavior on this website. To determine which parts of this website are most interesting to my visitors, your behavior on the website is measured, without using personal data.
Social media buttons
Social media buttons are used on my website. These share buttons allow you to connect with me via social media and share my posts on your social media channels. Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, etc., place cookies on your phone, tablet, or PC through these buttons. These cookies enhance the website’s user-friendliness and track your browsing behavior.
Affiliate links
In some cases, I use affiliate links. If you purchase something from one of my partners via this website, I receive compensation. An affiliate link lets my partner know that you come through me so that I can receive compensation. However, I cannot see what you purchase.
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies are placed on this website. These cookies cannot be refused due to the affiliate links on this website. These cookies do not store any data and are completely safe.
Use of cookies
The use of cookies is safe, and no personal data can be derived from them. Your phone number or email address remains unknown. Cookies are used for storing settings for optimal display, reading your browser settings for optimal website display, and evenly loading the website for accessibility.
Browser settings
Cookies that are not strictly necessary are only placed after you give permission by clicking ‘agree’ in the cookie bar. If you do not want this website to place cookies on your computer, you can adjust your browser settings to receive a warning before cookies are placed, and if possible, always automatically refuse them. You can also delete cookies that have already been placed. Be aware that you need to do this for each browser and computer you use.
If you use both Mozilla and Google Chrome, you must delete your cookies twice. Refusing cookies does not guarantee that this website will function properly. Some website functions may not work well, or you may see errors on the website. Refusing cookies also does not mean you will not see ads; they will just not be tailored to your preferences. How to adjust your settings or delete cookies varies by browser.
Questions?
Sometimes, I may make changes to the use of cookies on this website. I recommend checking this cookie policy regularly. If you have any questions about the cookies I use, you can contact me via the contact form or send an email to marlies@inspirationbymarlies.com.