Cookies Policy
This Cookies Policy explains how GH&F B.V. uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.ghfwriting.ca/.
Last updated: 06 August 2026
Who we are
GH&F B.V., Distelvlinderberm 70, 3994 WT Houten, Netherlands, is the controller for the processing of personal data via cookies and similar technologies on this educational website. Contact: [email protected].
What are cookies and similar technologies
- Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser.
- Local Storage and Session Storage are browser storage technologies that keep data on your device to remember preferences and support features.
- We use these technologies to keep the site secure, remember your consent choices, and understand how people use our educational content.
How we categorize technologies
- Essential: required to operate the site or provide a service you request.
- Analytics (optional): help us measure traffic and improve content quality. These are used only with your consent.
Technologies we use on this site
Essential
- Name: cookie_ok — Type: Local Storage key — Purpose: remembers that you accepted cookies — Retention: until you delete site data in your browser — Legal basis: legitimate interest (to record your preference) and compliance with consent requirements.
- Name: form_ok — Type: Session Storage key — Purpose: enables the post‑submit redirect to the Thank You page after you send a message — Retention: browser session only — Legal basis: performance of a request you make.
Analytics (optional)
If you accept analytics in the cookie banner, we may activate privacy‑minded analytics to understand which pages are most useful. When enabled, analytics set identifiers that may persist for up to 13 months. Data is used in aggregate form to improve learning materials. Analytics are never used for advertising.
Legal basis and scope
- Essential technologies: legitimate interest of GH&F B.V. to provide a secure, functioning service you request.
- Analytics: your consent. Analytics remain off unless and until you consent in the banner.
- This policy is governed by the laws of the Netherlands and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Your choices
- Consent: you can accept cookies in the banner that appears at the bottom of the page when you first visit or after clearing your browser data.
- Withdraw consent: you can delete cookies and site data for ghfwriting.ca in your browser settings. After clearing, the banner will reappear and analytics will remain off unless you accept again.
- Browser controls: most browsers let you block, delete, or limit cookies and storage. Blocking essential technologies may affect site functionality.
Data retention
- Essential storage keys: retained until you clear your browser data.
- Analytics (if enabled): retained for up to 13 months, then deleted or aggregated.
Data sharing and transfers
- We do not sell personal data.
- Analytics providers (if enabled) process data only on our instructions and may be located in or outside the European Economic Area. Where data is transferred internationally, we use appropriate safeguards such as standard contractual clauses.
Your rights
Depending on your situation, you may have rights under GDPR, including access, rectification, erasure, restriction, objection, and data portability. To exercise your rights or to ask questions about this Cookies Policy, contact [email protected].
Other documents
- Privacy Policy — how we handle personal data.
- Terms of Use — rules for using the site.
Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect legal or technical changes. We will post the updated version here and revise the date at the top.