COOKIE POLICY
Last Updated: January 1, 2025
Introduction
This document informs Users (“you” or “User(s)”) about the technologies that help Remco Tools (“we,” “us,” “our” or the “Owner”) to achieve the purposes described below. These technologies allow us to access and store information (for example, by using a Cookie) or use resources (for example, running a script) on a User’s device as they interact with this Website (the “Site”).
For simplicity, all such technologies are defined as “Trackers” within this document – unless there is a reason to differentiate. For instance, while Cookies can be used on both web and mobile browsers, it would be inaccurate to talk about Cookies in a purely mobile app context since Cookies are browser-based Trackers.
Some of the purposes for which Trackers are used may also require the User's consent, depending on applicable law (e.g., GDPR in the EU). Whenever consent is given, it can be freely withdrawn at any time following the instructions provided in this document.
This Website may display a Cookie Banner or Preferences Widget (especially if you are in the EU/EEA) allowing you to customize which Trackers you consent to. If available, you may update those preferences or withdraw consent at any time.
Our store is hosted on Shopify, which may place certain first-party cookies to manage the e-commerce process, shopping cart functionality, and session tracking. For more details, please refer to Shopify’s Privacy Policy.
Types of Trackers Used by This Website
This Website uses Trackers managed directly by us (“first-party” Trackers) and Trackers that enable services provided by third parties (“third-party” Trackers). Unless otherwise specified, third-party providers may access the Trackers they manage. The validity and expiration periods of Cookies and similar Trackers vary depending on settings by the Owner or the relevant provider. Some expire upon termination of the User’s browsing session.
Users can find more precise and updated information (e.g., lifetime specification, additional Trackers) in the linked privacy policies of the respective third-party providers or by contacting us directly.
For more information dedicated to Californian consumers and their privacy rights, Users may read our Privacy Policy.
Activities strictly necessary for the operation of this Website and the delivery of the Service
This Website uses so-called “technical” or “strictly necessary” Cookies and other similar Trackers to carry out activities that are essential for the operation or the delivery of our Service. Blocking these may result in the Site not functioning properly.
Third-party Trackers (Technical/Operational)
Traffic optimization and distribution
These services help distribute Website content using servers across different countries to optimize performance. The function is to filter communications between this Website and the User’s browser. Given their widespread distribution, it can be difficult to determine where content containing User Personal Information is transferred.
Cloudflare (Cloudflare Inc.)
Cloudflare is a traffic optimization and distribution service provided by Cloudflare Inc. It filters all traffic through this Website, i.e., communication between this Website and the User's browser, while also allowing analytical data to be collected.
Personal Data processed: Trackers, and various types of Data as specified in the service’s privacy policy.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Tag Management
Tag management services help the Owner manage the tags or scripts needed on this Website in a centralized fashion, possibly resulting in the User’s Data flowing through these services and being retained.
Google Tag Manager (Google LLC)
Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google LLC.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Other activities involving the use of Trackers
Basic interactions & functionalities
This Website uses Trackers to enable basic interactions and functionalities, allowing Users to access selected features of the Service and facilitating communication with the Owner.
Tag Management
These services help manage tags/scripts in a centralized way, which may result in the User’s Data passing through the service.
Segment (Segment Inc.)
Segment is a tag management service provided by Segment.io, Inc.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Storage duration: various indefinite or session-based cookies (e.g., __storejs__, ajs_anonymous_id, etc.).
Google Tag Manager (Google LLC)
Google Tag Manager is a tag management service provided by Google LLC.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Measurement
This Website uses Trackers to measure traffic and analyze User behavior with the goal of improving the Service.
Analytics
These services enable the Owner to monitor and analyze web traffic, and can be used to keep track of User behavior.
TikTok conversion tracking (TikTok Inc.)
TikTok conversion tracking is an analytics and behavioral targeting service provided by TikTok Inc. that connects data from the TikTok advertising network with actions performed on this Website.
Personal Data processed: device information, Trackers, unique device identifiers for advertising (e.g., Google Advertiser ID, IDFA), and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy.
Facebook Ads conversion tracking (Facebook pixel)
Facebook Ads conversion tracking (Facebook pixel) is an analytics service provided by Meta Platforms, Inc. (or Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, depending on how data is managed). The Facebook pixel tracks conversions attributable to ads on Facebook, Instagram, or Audience Network.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States or Ireland – Privacy Policy.
Storage duration: _fbp and fr typically 3 months.
Targeting & Advertising
This Website uses Trackers to deliver personalized marketing content based on User behavior and to operate, serve, and track ads.
Advertising
These services allow User Data to be utilized for advertising communication purposes (e.g., banners or other ads), possibly based on User interests. They may use Trackers for identifying and/or building interest profiles, including remarketing.
Microsoft Advertising (Microsoft Corporation)
Microsoft Advertising is an advertising service provided by Microsoft Corporation.
Personal Data processed: Trackers and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Storage duration: MUID (2 years), _uetvid (2 years), etc.
NextRoll (NextRoll, Inc.)
NextRoll is an advertising service provided by NextRoll, Inc. It may hash the User’s email address to serve targeted ads on connected devices.
Personal Data processed: device info, purchase history, Trackers, unique device identifiers (GAID, IDFA), Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States or Ireland – Privacy Policy – Opt Out.
Remarketing and behavioral targeting
These services inform, optimize, and serve advertising based on past use of this Website by the User. Data is collected via Trackers and transferred to partners managing remarketing and behavioral targeting activity.
TikTok Remarketing (TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited)
TikTok Remarketing is a remarketing and behavioral targeting service provided by TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited, connecting activity on this Website with the TikTok advertising network.
Personal Data processed: device info, Trackers, unique advertising IDs, Usage Data.
Place of processing: United Kingdom – Privacy Policy.
How to manage preferences and provide or withdraw consent
There are various ways to manage Tracker-related preferences and provide/withdraw consent, where relevant:
- Browser or Device Settings: Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies, or to be notified when a cookie is placed. You can manage cookie storage from your device settings. Note that blocking certain cookies may limit functionality.
- Cookie Banner/Preferences Center: If our Site implements a cookie banner or preference management tool, you can grant or withdraw consent for different categories of cookies at any time by visiting that interface.
- Third-Party Opt-Outs: Where we rely on third-party services, you may use their opt-out links or privacy policy instructions (e.g., Google Analytics Opt-Out).
Other Trackers in the browser’s local memory may be cleared by deleting browsing history. For further details on cookie management in popular browsers, see:
How to opt out of interest-based advertising
Users may follow instructions provided by YourOnlineChoices (EU), the Network Advertising Initiative (US), or the Digital Advertising Alliance (US), DAAC (Canada), or DDAI (Japan), or other similar services. These initiatives allow Users to select their preferences for most advertising tools.
The DAA AppChoices app helps control interest-based advertising on mobile apps.
Note: Refusing or removing certain Trackers may degrade Site performance or restrict some features.
Owner and Data Controller
Remco Tools BV
Tuinwijklaan 71
9000 Gent
Belgium
VAT nr: BE0789943452
Email: info@remcotools.com
Our U.S. counterpart, Remco Tools LLC, may also act as a Data Controller/Processor for North American operations. For more details, please see our Privacy Policy.
Since the use of third-party Trackers through this Website cannot be fully controlled by Remco Tools, specific references to third-party Trackers are for guidance. To obtain complete information, Users are kindly requested to consult the respective third-party services’ privacy policies or contact us.
Due to the complexity of tracking technologies, Users are encouraged to contact us for further information on how we use such technologies on this Website.
Definitions and legal references
Personal Data (or Data)
Any information that directly, indirectly, or in connection with other information — including a personal identification number — allows for the identification or identifiability of a natural person.
Usage Data
Information collected automatically through this Website (or third-party services), which can include IP addresses, domain names, URI addresses, time of the request, method utilized to submit the request to the server, file size received in response, numerical code indicating the server answer’s status (e.g., error, success), country of origin, browser features, operating system, time details per visit, path followed within the Site, and device OS parameters.
User
The individual using this Website, unless otherwise specified, coinciding with the Data Subject.
Data Subject
The natural person to whom the Personal Data refers.
Data Processor (or Data Supervisor)
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body that processes Personal Data on behalf of the Controller.
Data Controller (or Owner)
The natural or legal person, public authority, agency, or other body which, alone or jointly with others, determines the purposes and means of the processing of Personal Data, including the security measures. Unless otherwise specified, the Data Controller is Remco Tools BV as identified above.
This Website (or this Application)
The means by which the Personal Data of the User is collected and processed.
Service
The service provided by this Website as described in the relevant terms (if available) and on this site/application.
European Union (or EU)
Unless otherwise specified, references to the European Union include all current member states to the EU and the EEA.
Cookie
Cookies are Trackers consisting of small sets of data stored in the User’s browser.
Tracker
Any technology—e.g., Cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags, or fingerprinting—that enables the tracking of Users by accessing or storing information on the User’s device.
Legal information
This cookie statement is prepared based on multiple legislations, including Art. 13/14 of Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (General Data Protection Regulation). This policy relates solely to this Website, unless stated otherwise.
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