Cookie Policy
Last updated: July 2026
1. About this policy
This policy explains the cookies and similar local-storage technologies used on aydanconsulting.com, operated by NextdoorSEC BV (“Aydan Consulting”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
2. Consent — how it works here
We use an opt-in consent model. When you first visit, no non-essential cookies, analytics or third-party services are loaded. A banner lets you either accept all or reject everything except what is strictly necessary — both options are offered equally, on the same screen. Nothing non-essential runs unless and until you click “Accept all”.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time, just as easily as you gave it, by clicking “Cookie preferences” in the footer of any page.
3. Strictly necessary storage (no consent required)
These items are essential to run the site securely and to remember your own choices. They do not track you and cannot be switched off.
| Name | Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent-v2 | localStorage | Remembers your cookie choice (accept / reject) | Until you clear it or change your choice |
| language | localStorage | Remembers your preferred site language | Until you clear it |
| Vercel operational cookies | Cookie (first-party) | Load-balancing, security and reliable delivery by our host, where applicable | Session / short-lived |
4. Consent-gated (loaded only after you accept)
| Name / service | Provider | Purpose | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vercel Web Analytics | Vercel Inc. | Aggregated, privacy-friendly audience measurement | Cookieless; no cross-site tracking and no individual profile. Loads only after consent. |
We do not use advertising, marketing or social-media tracking cookies. If that ever changes, we will list them here and ask for your consent before loading them.
5. Third-party links
Our site links to external services (for example WhatsApp, Calendly and portfolio websites). These load nothing on our site; if you follow such a link, the third party's own cookie and privacy policies apply.
6. Managing cookies in your browser
In addition to our banner, you can control or delete cookies via your browser settings: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge. Blocking strictly necessary storage may affect how the site works.
7. Legal framework & contact
We comply with the GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive and the Belgian Law of 30 July 2018. Questions about cookies? Contact us at hello@aydanconsulting.com. See also our Privacy Policy.