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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 13-02-2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help ensure the website functions properly, remember your preferences, and provide insight into how the website is used.

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as localStorage, JavaScript, pixels, and web beacons. For simplicity, all of these technologies are referred to as “cookies” in this policy.

Which cookies do we use?

1. Strictly necessary cookies and local storage

These cookies and storage mechanisms are essential for the proper functioning and security of the website and cannot be disabled.

They are used to:

  • Ensure secure connections
  • Store cookie preferences
  • Enable core website functionality
  • Temporarily store form data

Examples:

  • cookieSettings – Stores your cookie preferences
  • hideCookieUI – Remembers whether the cookie banner is hidden
  • aiScanFormData – Temporarily stores AI Scan form data
  • next-auth.session-token – Authentication (if applicable)
  • theme – Stores light/dark mode preference

Legal basis: Legitimate interest

Retention:

  • Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
  • Local storage: retained until manually removed

2. Analytics and performance cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use our website. They allow us to analyze traffic, user behavior, and performance in order to improve usability, conversion flows, and overall website quality.

We use Google Analytics (GA4) for these purposes. Analytics data is processed in an aggregated and statistical manner, with privacy-friendly settings applied where possible.

Analytics cookies are placed only after you have given explicit consent.

Examples:

  • _ga – Distinguishes users
  • _ga_[site-id] – Maintains session state
  • _gid – Distinguishes users (24-hour period)
  • _gat – Limits request rates

Legal basis: Consent

Retention: Up to 24 months

3. Marketing and tracking cookies

Marketing cookies are used to measure advertising effectiveness and to show relevant advertisements across platforms. These cookies may track interactions with our website and help improve targeting, attribution, and campaign performance.

We use marketing technologies such as the Meta (Facebook) Pixel. Data collected through these technologies may be combined by Meta with data from other services in accordance with Meta's own privacy policies.

Marketing cookies are placed only after explicit consent.

Legal basis: Consent

Retention: Up to 12 months

Third-party services

Our website integrates third-party services that may place cookies or use similar technologies:

  • Google Analytics – Website analytics and performance insights
  • Google reCAPTCHA – Protects forms (including the AI Scan) from abuse and spam
  • Google Gemini AI – Used for AI Scan processing and chatbot functionality (does not place cookies itself)
  • Brevo (Sendinblue) – Email delivery and analytics (may use tracking pixels in emails)
  • Meta (Facebook) Pixel – Advertising measurement and remarketing

Some of these providers may process data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where applicable, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are applied in accordance with GDPR requirements.

Retention periods vary per provider. Please consult the privacy policies of the respective services for more information.

AI Scan and local storage

Our AI Scan functionality uses local storage to temporarily store form input. This allows you to continue the scan at a later moment without re-entering information.

When using the AI Scan, the following data may be processed:

  • Website URL provided by you
  • Contact details (such as email address or phone number)
  • Publicly available information from the submitted website

This data is processed using AI technology to generate an analysis and identify potential automation opportunities. Results are delivered by email. Further details are available in our Privacy Policy.

Managing your cookie preferences

You can manage or change your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Using the cookie settings available on our website
  • Adjusting your browser settings to accept, restrict, or delete cookies

You may withdraw your consent at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and user experience.

Your rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have rights regarding the processing of your personal data, including the right to access, correct, or delete your data.

For more information on your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:

Email: info@nexautomation.nl

Nex Automation

Ruimzichtlaan 54

7001 KE Doetinchem

Netherlands

KvK: 99076209