Cookie Policy

Transparency in how we use cookies

This policy explains what cookies are, how MyCompanyDesk uses them and your choices regarding their use.

Effective date: 1 June 2026

Overview

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help websites remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.

Cookies can be 'session cookies' (deleted when you close your browser) or 'persistent cookies' (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

This Cookie Policy explains how MyCompanyDesk ("we", "us", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website or use our platform. By using our services, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

Categories

Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

Required for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, authentication and session management.

Preference cookies

Remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection and display options.

Analytics cookies

Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, in order to improve the user experience.

Details

Specific cookies and storage used

The following table lists the specific cookies and local storage items used by MyCompanyDesk, their purpose and retention period. This overview is required by the Dutch Telecommunications Act and the EU ePrivacy Directive.

Name Type Purpose Duration Category
mycompanydesk_cookie_consent Local storage Stores your cookie consent preference Persistent Essential cookies
auth_token Local storage Keeps you logged in (JWT authentication token) 7 days Essential cookies
theme Local storage Remembers your light/dark mode preference Persistent Preference cookies
locale Local storage Remembers your language preference Persistent Preference cookies
In depth

Cookie details by category

Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

  • Session cookies: Keep you logged in during your visit.
  • Security cookies: Protect against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks.
  • Cookie consent: Remember your cookie preferences.

Preference cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember the choices you make:

  • Language preference: Remembers your selected language.
  • Theme preference: Remembers your light/dark mode choice.
  • Display settings: Remember the layout and display preferences.

Analytics cookies

If enabled, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us improve our services. Analytics data is aggregated and anonymous.

We do not sell or share your data with third parties for advertising purposes.

Third parties & storage

Third-party cookies & local storage

Third-party cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies:

  • Payment providers: Process payments securely.
  • Email services: Manage email delivery and tracking.

These third parties have their own privacy policies for the use of their cookies.

Local storage

In addition to cookies, we may use local storage (a browser feature) to:

  • Store your cookie consent preferences.
  • Cache application data for faster loading.
  • Remember the user interface preferences.
Your control

Managing cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser settings:

Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies through their settings.

Our consent banner:

Use our cookie consent banner to accept or decline optional cookies.

Third-party tools:

Browser extensions can help you manage cookies across websites.

Please note: blocking essential cookies may cause parts of the website to function improperly.

Additional information

Additional disclosures

Do Not Track

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. We respect DNT signals where technically possible and do not track users who have enabled this setting.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The latest version will always be available on this page with the updated effective date.

Questions about cookies?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [email protected]. You can also contact the Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (the Dutch Data Protection Authority) via autoriteitpersoonsgegevens.nl if you believe your rights have been breached.