Cookie Policy

Last updated: 27 April 2026

This Cookie Policy applies to the website of CGSG, available at cgsgcorp.com. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are, why they may be used, which types of cookies may be placed on or through our website, and how visitors can manage their preferences.

CGSG values transparency, privacy and a safe online environment. We aim to use cookies and similar technologies carefully, proportionately and only where they support the proper functioning, security, improvement or operation of our website and related online services.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy. Where cookies or similar technologies involve the processing of personal data, such processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation.


1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that may be placed on a visitor’s device, such as a computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone, when visiting a website. These files can store information about the website visit, technical settings, preferences or interaction with certain website features.

Cookies may be placed by the website itself or by third parties whose tools, content or services are used on the website. This may include services related to security, analytics, forms, videos, social media, community features, reviews, embedded content or other online functionalities.

In addition to cookies, similar technologies may also be used, including but not limited to:

  • pixels;
  • scripts;
  • tags;
  • local storage;
  • session storage;
  • web beacons;
  • tracking technologies used by external platforms.

Where this Cookie Policy refers to “cookies”, this also includes similar technologies where applicable.


2. Why do we use cookies?

CGSG may use cookies to ensure that the website works properly, to improve security, to provide visitors with a better user experience and to understand how the website is used.

Cookies may be used for purposes including:

  • loading and displaying the website correctly;
  • protecting the website against misuse, spam, unauthorised access or technical attacks;
  • remembering cookie preferences;
  • improving the speed, stability and performance of the website;
  • enabling forms, contact options and interactive elements;
  • displaying external content, such as videos, reviews, social media elements or community features;
  • analysing website usage in a general and, where possible, privacy friendly manner;
  • improving the content, structure and usability of the website;
  • measuring the performance of pages and online functionalities;
  • supporting marketing, remarketing or advertising purposes, only where legally required consent has been obtained.

We aim to limit the use of cookies to what is reasonably necessary for the functioning, security, improvement and support of our website and online services.


3. Types of cookies

Different types of cookies may be used on or through our website. The main categories are explained below.


3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function properly and securely. Without these cookies, certain parts of the website may not work correctly or may not be available.

These cookies may be used for purposes such as:

  • loading pages;
  • securing the website;
  • preventing spam or misuse;
  • remembering cookie preferences;
  • enabling forms;
  • supporting menus, buttons and interactive elements;
  • managing sessions;
  • identifying technical errors.

Strictly necessary cookies are generally placed without prior consent, as they are required to provide the website or functionality requested by the visitor.


3.2 Functional cookies

Functional cookies help the website better match a visitor’s preferences or previous choices. These cookies make the website more user friendly.

Functional cookies may be used for purposes such as:

  • remembering language settings;
  • remembering website preferences;
  • improving navigation and display;
  • remembering previously entered or selected options where technically necessary or useful;
  • improving interactive website elements.

Functional cookies are only used where they support a properly working and user friendly website.


3.3 Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies may be used to understand how visitors use the website. These cookies can help us identify which pages are visited, how visitors navigate through the website and where improvements may be needed.

Analytical cookies may collect information such as:

  • visited pages;
  • duration of visits;
  • click behaviour;
  • general location data, such as country or region;
  • device and browser type;
  • referring websites;
  • technical error messages;
  • general statistics about website usage.

Where analytical cookies are configured in a privacy friendly manner and have little or no impact on a visitor’s privacy, they may be used without consent where permitted by law. Where analytical cookies track visitors more extensively or process privacy sensitive information, we will request prior consent.


3.4 Marketing and tracking cookies

Marketing and tracking cookies may be used to recognise visitors across different websites or platforms, derive interests, measure advertisements or display personalised content and advertisements.

These cookies may be used for purposes such as:

  • measuring advertising campaigns;
  • showing relevant advertisements;
  • remarketing or retargeting;
  • linking website visits to social media platforms;
  • analysing interactions with external content;
  • building interest profiles by third parties.

CGSG only places marketing and tracking cookies where prior consent has been obtained, to the extent such consent is required by law. Visitors may refuse this consent or withdraw it at a later time.


3.5 Third party cookies

Our website may include services, links, embeds, widgets or features provided by third parties. These third parties may place their own cookies or similar technologies when visitors use, load or interact with such features.

Examples of third party services that may be present on or through the website include:

  • hosting and security services;
  • spam prevention or abuse detection services;
  • analytics and statistics services;
  • form services;
  • newsletter services;
  • social media platforms;
  • video platforms;
  • community platforms;
  • review platforms;
  • advertising platforms;
  • external partner websites;
  • payment or account environments, if applicable.

Third parties are responsible for the cookies and data processing activities they carry out through their own services, websites or platforms. CGSG does not always have full control over how these third parties use cookies. We recommend that visitors consult the privacy policies and cookie policies of the relevant third parties.


4. External content and embedded features

Our website may include external content or embedded features. This may include videos, social media posts, reviews, maps, community links, Discord related elements, external forms, partner listings or other embedded functionalities.

When external content is loaded, the external provider may receive information about the visit to our website. This may include the IP address, browser details, device information, visited pages, interactions with the content or information related to an account with the external provider where the visitor is logged in.

In some cases, external content may only be loaded after the visitor has given consent. This is especially relevant where the external content uses tracking cookies or other privacy sensitive technologies.

When a visitor clicks through to an external website or external platform, the privacy policy and cookie policy of that external party apply from that moment onwards. CGSG is not responsible for third party websites, platforms or services outside its own website.


5. Cookies related to forms

The website may contain forms, for example for contact requests, applications, partnerships, community related requests, support, newsletters or other communication.

When forms are used, cookies or similar technologies may be used to:

  • ensure that the form works correctly;
  • reduce spam, misuse or automated submissions;
  • prevent or identify errors;
  • support secure submission;
  • process temporary session data;
  • receive and process the request correctly.

Where forms use external services, those external services may also use their own cookies or similar technologies. Where consent is required, it will be requested in advance.


6. Cookies related to newsletters and communication

When visitors subscribe to a newsletter or other forms of communication, cookies or similar technologies may be used to make the subscription technically possible, prevent misuse and process the communication correctly.

Newsletter services may also collect statistics, such as email opens or clicks on links. Where such technologies are used, this will be done in accordance with applicable law and, where required, based on consent.


7. Security and abuse prevention

CGSG may use cookies and similar technologies to keep the website secure. This may be necessary to identify and reduce misuse, spam, bots, unauthorised access, technical attacks or fraudulent activity.

For security purposes, technical data may be processed, such as IP addresses, browser details, device information, visited pages, session data, timestamps and error messages. This information is only used where necessary to protect the website and its visitors.


8. Consent for cookies

Where consent is legally required for the placing or reading of cookies, we request such consent before the relevant cookies are placed. This applies in particular to marketing cookies, tracking cookies and analytical cookies that are not configured in a privacy friendly manner.

Visitors can choose whether to give consent for certain categories of cookies. Refusing non essential cookies does not affect the basic functioning of the website, but may mean that certain external content, videos, social media features, personal functions or statistical measurements do not work or are limited.

Consent may be withdrawn or changed at any time through the cookie settings on the website, where available, or through browser settings.


9. Managing, blocking or deleting cookies

Visitors can manage, block or delete cookies through the settings of their internet browser. The exact method depends on the browser and device used.

Through browser settings, visitors can usually:

  • block all cookies;
  • delete existing cookies;
  • block cookies from specific websites;
  • receive a notification before cookies are placed;
  • automatically delete cookies when closing the browser.

Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the operation of the website. Certain features may work less effectively or may not be available. This may include forms, preferences, security features, interactive elements or external content.


10. Cookie retention periods

Cookies may have different retention periods. Some cookies are only stored during a browser session and are automatically deleted when the browser is closed. Other cookies remain on the device for a longer period, for example to remember preferences or settings.

The retention period depends on the type of cookie, the purpose of the cookie and the party placing the cookie. CGSG does not retain cookies longer than necessary for the purpose for which they are used.

Third party cookies may have their own retention periods. These retention periods are determined by the relevant third party. For more information, please consult the cookie policy of the relevant third party.


11. Personal data and cookies

Some cookies may involve the processing of personal data. This may include IP addresses, device information, browser details, unique identifiers, click behaviour, visited pages or data linked to an account with an external party.

Where personal data is processed through cookies, this is done carefully and in accordance with applicable data protection laws. We do not process more data than necessary for the relevant purpose and, where possible, we seek to limit, secure or anonymise such data.

More information about the processing of personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.


12. Legal bases for the use of cookies

Depending on the type of cookie and its purpose, the use of cookies may be based on different legal grounds.

  • Strictly necessary cookies: these are used because they are required for the operation and security of the website.
  • Functional cookies: these are used to provide requested or useful website functionalities.
  • Analytical cookies: these may be used on the basis of legitimate interest where configured in a privacy friendly manner, or on the basis of consent where they have a greater impact on privacy.
  • Marketing and tracking cookies: these are generally used only on the basis of prior consent.

13. International transfer of data

Some external services or third parties may process data outside the Netherlands or outside the European Economic Area. This may occur when international platforms, cloud services, social media services, community platforms, analytics tools or marketing services are used.

Where personal data is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we aim to ensure that appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with applicable data protection laws. These safeguards may include standard contractual clauses, additional security measures or other appropriate legal mechanisms.


14. Cookies from social media and community platforms

Our website may include links or features from social media and community platforms. These platforms may allow visitors to view content, follow pages, share information, respond to content or participate in a community.

These platforms may place cookies to recognise visitors, measure interactions, personalise content or collect statistics. This may also happen when a visitor is logged in to the relevant platform at the time of visiting our website.

CGSG does not have full control over cookies placed by social media and community platforms. Visitors should always consult the privacy policies and cookie policies of these external platforms.


15. Cookies related to videos, reviews and external widgets

Our website may use external videos, reviews, widgets or similar elements. These elements may be provided by external providers. When these elements are loaded, these providers may place cookies or receive information about the website visit.

This may be used for purposes such as:

  • playing videos;
  • displaying reviews;
  • measuring interactions;
  • recognising users;
  • displaying personalised content;
  • collecting statistics.

Where necessary, we request consent before such external elements are fully loaded.


16. No full control over third party cookies

Although CGSG aims to carefully determine which cookies are used through the website, third parties may change their cookies, technologies or settings. As a result, information about cookies may change without us being immediately aware of it.

We aim to keep this Cookie Policy up to date, but we cannot guarantee that every third party cookie is always fully and immediately listed in this policy. Visitors may also consult the policies of the relevant third parties for the most current information.


17. Changes to this Cookie Policy

CGSG may amend this Cookie Policy when the website, services used, cookies, legislation or internal procedures change. The most recent version of the Cookie Policy will be published on the website.

If important changes are made that may affect visitors, we may bring this to their attention, for example through a notice on the website or through the cookie settings.


18. Questions about cookies

For questions about this Cookie Policy, the use of cookies or privacy related matters, visitors can contact CGSG using the contact details available on the website.

If a visitor has questions about cookies placed by third parties, we recommend contacting the relevant third party directly or consulting that party’s privacy policy and cookie policy.


19. Contact details

For questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us via:

CGSG
Website: cgsgcorp.com
Email: info@cgsgcorp.com

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