Cookie Policy
Version 1.0 - June 5, 2025
This Cookie Policy explains how Avem3D B.V. ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website avem3d.com (and its associated domains such as www.avem3d.nl). We encourage you to read this policy carefully to understand what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, how that information is used, and how to control your cookie preferences.
What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and remember information about your visit, such as your preferences (e.g., language) or login information (if applicable).
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for various purposes to enhance your experience on our Site, including:
- Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function correctly. They enable basic functionalities like page navigation, security (such as CSRF protection), and access to specific areas of the Site if applicable (e.g., user accounts). The Site cannot function properly without these cookies, and they are therefore always active and do not require your consent.
- Analytics Cookies: Subject to your consent, these cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information, typically in an aggregated and anonymous or pseudonymized form. This allows us to analyze traffic, identify popular content, improve our Site, and enhance your user experience.
- Functional & Rich Content Cookies: Subject to your consent, these cookies are used to provide enhanced functionalities from third-party services such as embedded 3D models (e.g., Sketchfab), videos (e.g., Vimeo), or interactive animations. These services may set their own cookies which could also be used to track your browsing activity across other websites to show you relevant content or for their own analytical purposes. (Chosen this name as likely more accurate than "Marketing & Embeds" unless you do active marketing tracking).
Lawful Basis for Using Cookies
Our use of cookies is based on the following lawful grounds under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Essential Cookies: We process data collected by these cookies based on our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) to provide a functional and secure website, or where strictly necessary to comply with a legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) such as security requirements. These cookies do not require your prior consent but you are informed about their use.
- Analytics Cookies: We process data collected by these cookies based on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you can provide and withdraw at any time via our cookie consent manager.
- Functional & Rich Content Cookies: We process data collected by these cookies based on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), which you can provide and withdraw at any time via our cookie consent manager.
We store verifiable logs of your consent choices (including the date, time, categories chosen, and the policy version you consented to) for audit purposes and to demonstrate compliance.
Cookies We Use
Below is a list of cookies that may be used on our Site, categorized by their purpose. This list is based on our understanding of common practices and will be updated based on our periodic reviews and your specific website configuration.
1. Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the Site to function correctly and are therefore always active.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Legal Basis | Recipient & Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
sessionid |
Avem3D | Manages user sessions for website functionality (e.g., preview mode for staff, maintaining application state during a visit for anonymous users). | Session | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) | Avem3D (Netherlands) |
csrftoken |
Avem3D | Protects against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks on forms. | 365 days | Legitimate Interest / Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(f)/(c) GDPR) | Avem3D (Netherlands) |
avem3d_cc |
Avem3D | Stores your active cookie consent preferences. | 365 days | Legal Obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR) | Avem3D (Netherlands) |
2. Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site. They are only placed if you provide your explicit consent.
Currently, Avem3D does not deploy dedicated analytics cookies that require your consent. Should this change in the future, this policy will be updated, and your specific consent will be requested. (This is the safest default if you haven't confirmed analytics usage yet. If you find them, replace this paragraph with the table from the previous example, populated with actuals.)
3. Functional & Rich Content Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality, such as displaying interactive 3D models and videos from third parties. They may also be used by these third parties to track your activity. These cookies are only placed if you provide your explicit consent.
| Service / Common Cookie Name(s) | Provider | Purpose | Duration (Typical) | Legal Basis | Recipient & Transfer | More Information (Provider's Policy) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Sketchfab Embeds (sb_sessionid, __cf_bm, datadome, tracking_user_id_v2) (Examples - verify specifics) |
Sketchfab Inc. (US) | To display interactive 3D models, enable viewer functionality, analytics, security (e.g., bot detection by Cloudflare used by Sketchfab), and potentially for Sketchfab's personalization/advertising. | Varies (Session to 1 year+) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) | Sketchfab Inc. (USA - Data Privacy Framework or SCCs) | Sketchfab Privacy Policy (Note: Sketchfab often bundles cookie info in their main privacy policy) |
Vimeo Embeds (vuid, player, _abexps, _uetvid) (Examples - verify specifics) |
Vimeo Inc. (US) | For video playback, remembering preferences, analytics on video performance, A/B testing, and potentially for Vimeo's advertising and personalization purposes. | Varies (Session to 2 years+) | Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) | Vimeo Inc. (USA - Data Privacy Framework or SCCs) | Vimeo Cookie Policy |
| Google Fonts (No specific cookies usually set by Google Fonts for *just font delivery that track users, but Google's general policies apply if IPs are logged)* | Google LLC (US) | For delivering custom fonts to the Site to enhance visual appearance. Google may log IP addresses for security and aggregate usage statistics. | N/A (IP Logging) | Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR for font display) unless specific tracking cookies are found, then Consent. | Google LLC (USA - Data Privacy Framework or SCCs) | Google Fonts & Privacy |
Lottie Animations (via CDN e.g., Cloudflare for LottieFiles) (__cf_bm) (If applicable and if CDN sets cookies) |
Cloudflare Inc. (US), LottieFiles | If Lottie animations are served via a CDN that uses cookies for performance, security (bot management), or analytics. The __cf_bm cookie is a common Cloudflare bot management cookie. |
30 minutes (for __cf_bm) |
Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) if tracking/profiling. Legitimate Interest if strictly for security/performance without user profiling. | Cloudflare Inc. (USA - Data Privacy Framework or SCCs) | Cloudflare Cookies |
Important Note on Third-Party Cookies: Avem3D does not control the setting or operation of cookies by third-party providers. The information above regarding third-party cookies, including example cookie names and typical durations, is based on our general understanding and their published policies, and should be verified against your specific site's behavior. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please consult the respective third-party's privacy and cookie policies linked above. The use of your data by these third parties is governed by their own policies.
International Data Transfers: Please be aware that some of our third-party service providers (such as those listed above, including Google, Sketchfab, Vimeo, Cloudflare) are based in the United States or other countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When you consent to cookies from these providers, your data (which may include your IP address, browsing activity, and other identifiers collected by the cookies) may be transferred to these countries. We and our providers typically rely on adequacy decisions from the European Commission, such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, or appropriate safeguards like Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) where applicable, for such transfers to ensure a comparable level of data protection. Further details can be found in the privacy policies of the respective providers.
Your Choices Regarding Cookies
You have control over the non-essential cookies used on our Site. When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie banner where you can provide or withdraw your consent, or customize your preferences by cookie category.
You can change your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" (or "Cookie-instellingen") link, which is available in the footer of every page on our Site. This will re-display the cookie consent manager, allowing you to adjust your choices. Withdrawing consent is as easy as giving it.
Please note that disabling certain types of cookies, particularly essential cookies, may impact your experience on the Site and the services we are able to offer. Rejecting analytics or functional/rich content cookies will prevent us or third parties from collecting data for those purposes via our Site, and may prevent some embedded content from displaying or functioning as intended.
Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can find out more about how to manage cookies on popular browsers by visiting their respective help pages: * Google Chrome * Mozilla Firefox * Microsoft Edge * Safari (Desktop) * Safari (Mobile)
Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We therefore encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies.
The version and date at the top of this Cookie Policy indicate when it was last updated. When we update the policy, we will publish the new version here. If we make significant changes to how we use cookies or process your data through them, we will inform you (for example, by displaying a notice on our Site before the changes take effect) and, where required by law, we will re-request your consent for such changes.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact our privacy team at: info@avem3d.nl
