Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Edge Initiative B.V. (“Edge”, “we”, “our” or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.

This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides further details on how we process personal data.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function properly, improve user experience, and provide information to website operators.

Cookies may be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored for a defined period of time).

2. How Edge uses cookies

Edge uses cookies on its website for limited and specific purposes. Our advertising and programmatic services operate on a cookieless basis and do not rely on advertising cookies set by Edge.

Cookies used on our website fall into the following categories:

3. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled through our systems.

They are used to:

• enable core website functionality;
• ensure security and stability;
• remember user preferences related to consent choices.

Because these cookies are strictly necessary, they do not require user consent under applicable data protection laws.

4. Analytics cookies

Edge may use analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to better understand how visitors interact with our website.

Analytics cookies help us:

• measure website traffic and usage patterns;
• identify pages that are visited most often;
• improve website performance and content.

Where required by applicable law, analytics cookies are only placed after the user has provided consent through our cookie consent mechanism.

5. Third-party cookies

Our website may include content or services provided by third parties, such as:

• analytics providers;
• customer relationship management or mailing tools;
• interactive maps or embedded content.

These third parties may set their own cookies or use similar technologies. Edge does not control these cookies, and their use is governed by the respective third-party privacy and cookie policies.

Where required by law, third-party cookies are only activated after the user has provided consent.

6. Legal basis for using cookies

Edge uses cookies based on the following legal grounds:

• Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website.
• Analytics and third-party cookies are used based on user consent, where required by applicable law.

Our approach to cookie consent is aligned with applicable data protection and ePrivacy laws in the jurisdictions where our website is accessed.

7. Managing cookie preferences

Users can manage or withdraw their cookie consent at any time through the cookie consent settings available on our website.

In addition, most browsers allow users to control cookies through their browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

8. Updates to this Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technologies or our website practices.

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