This Cookies Policy describes how Sicura (D GROUP EUROPE BV, Markt 19, Swalmen JD 6071, The Netherlands) uses cookies and comparable technologies on https://sicura-watches.com (the “Website”). It is provided in line with the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet), in particular Article 11.7a, and the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
For more information on how we handle personal data generally, please see our [Privacy Policy]([Link to Privacy Policy]).
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are stored by your browser and sent back to the website on subsequent visits. Cookies help a site function properly and can also remember preferences and gather information about how visitors use the site.
2. Which cookies do we use?
We use the following types of cookies on our Website:
A. Essential / Technical Cookies (necessary)
These cookies are required for the Website to operate and for core features such as navigation and access to secure areas. Without them, the Website cannot work correctly.
Legal basis: our legitimate interest in providing a functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
These are usually session cookies, which are removed when you close your browser.
B. Analytics Cookies (consent required)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the Website so we can improve performance and user experience. We place these cookies only with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited): Used to measure traffic and understand usage patterns (e.g., most visited pages, navigation flows). Data may include your IP address (anonymized where possible), device details, and browsing activity. Cookie duration varies (see Google’s documentation/policies). Google may process information for its own purposes as described in its Privacy Policy.
- Google Tag Manager (Google Ireland Limited): Helps us manage and deploy website tags (such as analytics and marketing scripts). Google Tag Manager does not typically set cookies by itself, but it can enable other tools that do. Where required, those tools will only run after you provide consent. See Google’s Privacy Policy for details.
C. Marketing / Profiling Cookies (consent required)
These cookies may track your activity on our Website and sometimes across other websites to build an interest profile. This allows us (and our partners) to display advertising that is more relevant to you. We use these cookies only with your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
- Facebook Custom Audience (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited): Allows us to show ads on Facebook to people who visited our Website. The Facebook pixel may record actions you take on our site for ad personalization. Details are available in Meta’s Data Policy. Cookie lifetimes vary (see Meta’s information). Meta may also use this data for its own purposes.
- Other Facebook Cookies (Meta Platforms Ireland Limited): Cookies supporting Facebook features (e.g., Facebook Connect) and integrations on the Website. Please see Meta’s [Data Policy]([Link to Meta's Data Policy]).
- Google Ads Conversion (Google Ireland Limited): Used to measure the effectiveness of Google Ads by tracking actions taken on the Website after clicking an ad. Cookie duration varies (see Google’s policies). Google may use data for its own purposes in line with its Privacy Policy.
- Twitter Button / Syndication (X Corp.): Enables interaction with embedded X (Twitter) content (e.g., sharing). Cookie lifetimes vary (see X Corp.’s Privacy Policy). X Corp. may use data for its own purposes.
- Tidio (Tidio LLC): Supports live chat functionality and helps us understand how users interact with the chat tool. Cookie duration varies (see Tidio’s Privacy Policy).
3. How to control your cookie choices
When you first visit the Website, you will see a cookie banner allowing you to:
- Accept specific categories of non-essential cookies (Analytics and Marketing), or
Reject non-essential cookies.
You can revisit your choices at any time via the options provided in the banner (where available) and by reviewing this Cookies Policy.
You can also manage or delete cookies using your browser settings. Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect site functionality and your experience. Guidance for common browsers is available here: - Disable Firefox cookies
- Disable Chrome cookies
- Disable Internet Explorer cookies
- Disable Safari cookies
- Disable Edge cookies
4. Changes to this Cookies Policy
We may revise this Cookies Policy occasionally to reflect updates to our practices, technologies, or legal obligations. We recommend checking this page from time to time. The latest update date will be shown at the top of the page.
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@sicura-watches.com.
