Cookie Policy

This cookie policy (“Cookie Policy”) governs the use of cookies and similar technologies as part of your use of our website (the “Website”). This processing is carried out by ASTRA SWEETS as the data controller, in accordance with applicable data protection legislation.

We recommend that you read this Cookie Policy together with our Privacy Policy. It provides more information about what data we collect, why we collect it, how long we retain it, what your rights are, and how you can exercise them.

We reserve the right to amend, supplement, or replace this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any such changes, additions, or replacements will be brought to your attention via our Website, and renewed consent will be requested where required. The latest modification was made on 07/05/2024.

Cookies on this website

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a device’s hard drive and contain certain information, including sometimes personal data. When you use our Website and/or services, we may also collect and process other personal information via cookies and similar technologies. As set out in this Cookie Policy, you can adjust your cookie preferences at any time.

STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These cookies are essential to visit the website and help users navigate and access the tools and services provided on our site.

FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
These cookies remember choices made by users, such as language preferences or browser type. These cookies are completely anonymous and cannot be traced back to individual users. They are solely used to enhance website usability.

ANALYTICS COOKIES
We collect aggregate information and statistics from visitors to this Website and other Astra Sweets or Frisia websites—for example, which sections are most frequently visited. This data helps us improve the Website and enhance the user experience.

SOCIAL MEDIA COOKIES
These cookies enable content from our site to be shared on social media platforms, or for example, allow a LinkedIn profile to be linked when registering on our site.

Most computers automatically accept cookies. If you prefer not to allow cookies, you can disable them in your browser settings. However, please note that disabling cookies may result in some or all parts of the Website not functioning properly.

Technical information and cookies

In general, our Website can be visited without providing any personal data. Like many other websites, this Website automatically collects certain non-identifiable information about its users, such as the Internet Protocol (IP) address of your computer, the IP address of your Internet service provider, date and time of access, the website address from which you directly linked to our Website, your operating system, the parts of the Website you visit, the pages you view, the information you download, the type of device you use, your approximate geolocation, and materials you upload or download from the Website. This technical information is used for system administration and site management, as well as to improve the Website and its use. This data may be shared with third parties and may be stored permanently for future use.

Astra Sweets uses cookies and web statistics to analyze how visitors use our Website. This information helps us improve the site. A cookie is a file stored on your computer, and on future visits, these cookies can be recognized.

Who has access to cookies?

Most cookies are used solely by our Website and are therefore only accessible by us. However, when we rely on external processors (e.g. advertising companies or service providers for site functionalities), they may also have access to certain cookies.

Deleting cookies

You can prevent cookies from being placed or delete existing cookies by adjusting your browser settings. Help for changing these settings can be found on your browser’s website. Please note that disabling cookies may affect the proper functioning of the Website.

Questions, comments, complaints, or (suspected) data breach

If you have any questions, comments, or complaints regarding the protection of your personal data by Astra Sweets, please contact us via email at:

If you remain unsatisfied with our response, you are free to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority. You can submit a complaint via the following links: the Dutch Data Protection Authority or the Belgian Data Protection Authority.