Cookie Policy

Effective since: 2022

This Cookie Policy explains how Thomson Hockey (“we”, “us”, “our”), a business operating from the Netherlands, uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.thomsonhockey.com.

This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, remember user preferences, and provide insight into how the site is used.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled.

They are used to:

  • Enable core website functionality

  • Remember basic user preferences

  • Ensure security and accessibility

These cookies do not require consent under EU law.

b) Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language or region) to provide enhanced functionality.

Functional cookies are only placed with your consent.

c) Analytical / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve performance and content.

They may collect information such as:

  • Pages visited

  • Time spent on pages

  • Device and browser type

We use these cookies only with your consent.

d) Marketing / Tracking Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements or content.

These cookies are only used if you explicitly consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on our website, including but not limited to:

  • Website analytics providers

  • Embedded video platforms (e.g. YouTube or Vimeo)

  • Social media integrations

Third-party cookies are subject to the privacy policies of the respective providers.

4. Cookie Consent

When you visit our website for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner.

You can:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject non-essential cookies

  • Adjust your cookie preferences

Non-essential cookies are only placed after you have given explicit consent.

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website or through your browser settings.

5. Managing or Deleting Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings.

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View which cookies are stored

  • Delete existing cookies

  • Block future cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.

6. Retention of Cookies

Cookies are stored for different periods depending on their purpose:

  • Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser

  • Persistent cookies remain until they expire or are deleted manually

Specific retention periods may vary depending on the cookie type and provider.

7. Personal Data & Cookies

Some cookies may process personal data, such as IP addresses.

Any personal data processed via cookies is handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy at any time.

The most recent version will always be available on our website.

9. Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact:

Grant@thomsonhockey.com

Thomson Hockey

Netherlands