Cookie policy

1. Why this cookie policy?

1.1. Our website https://bonito.studio/ (hereinafter: the “Website”) can use certain cookies, identifiers or other technologies (“cookies”). We (Bonito Studio, hereinafter: “we”, “our”, or “us” – please find our company details below) are responsible for the use of these cookies and the processing of your data via or in connection with cookies.

You can contact us via:

Contact details:

E-mail: privacy@bonito.studio

Hyperlink Website: https://bonito.studio/ ‍

Company details:

Legal form:  Private limited liability company (“BV”)

Company name: Maraca Digital

Registered office: Schrieksesteenweg108, 2221 Heist-op-den-Berg

Company Registration Number (CBE):     0748.921.162

1.2. This cookie policy informs you about the use and purposes of the cookies on our Website.This policy is made available to you digitally via the Website. You can consult it at any time under the heading ‘Cookie Policy’.

1.3. This cookie policy does not apply to any other third party websites or applications for which the Website may contain hyperlinks or references. You are advised to consult the privacy and cookie policies applicable to these other websites. We are not responsible for the policies and terms of these third party websites or applications.

1.4. We may change this cookie policy at any time. Changes will be announced on theWebsite. The English text of this cookie policy will always prevail over any translations thereof.

1.5. This cookie policy is governed by Belgian law. Only the courts of Antwerp division(s) of Mechelen will have jurisdiction in the event of a dispute.

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‍ 2. What are cookies and what is their purpose?

2.1. Cookies are small electronic text files that are stored on the user’s device by a specific server via the user’s browser. Cookie files typically contain unique codes (name of the server that placed the cookie, expiration data and a unique numeric code) that allow your browser or device to recognise you during your use of the Website (session cookies), or in case of repeated visits (permanent cookies) and thus improve your user experience on the Website. Cookies facilitate the interaction between the user and the Website. They are used to enhance the user experience and for the collection of statistics related to users. Cookies also allow to store your personal settings and preferences related to whether images and sound can be played. Certain cookies may be installed by a third party to measure the use of the Website (see section 5 below).

2.2. Cookies can help us to improve and personalise your experience on our Website, to ensure that it performs as well as you expect and in order to make your use pleasant and attractive. For example, we can improve your experience when using our Website by tracking your use so that it can be improved to meet your needs. We can also make sure that the ads you see online are more relevant to you and your interests.

2.3. There are different categories of cookies.

Strictly necessary or technical cookies
Cookies  that are essential to the operation of the Website and that enable you to use  certain parts of them. These cookies allow you to navigate between different  parts of the Website, to enter data, etc. If you disable these cookies,  certain parts of the Website will not work, or will not work properly.

Analytical  or statistical cookies
These  cookies make it possible to recognise and count visitors or users of the  Website and to identify the manner in which they navigate and/or use the  Website. This improves user navigation and makes it easier and quicker for  users to find what they need. Statistical analyses are made of the  information received in this way. These statistical results make it possible  to improve the structure, navigation and content of the Website and related  services. This data is also used to report in a general way on services or in  the context of studies. No personal data is passed on in this process. The  consent of each visitor is required for the storage of these cookies.

Performance  cookies
These  cookies are used to collect information about how visitors / users use the  Website. These cookies help to understand how users interact with the  Website, and why certain error messages appear. They make it possible to test  new functions of the Website. This information is used to improve the user  experience.

Functional cookies/preference cookies
Cookies  that facilitate the functioning of the Website, make it more pleasant for the  visitor / user and ensure that the user gets a more personalised user  experience. For example, cookies that remember your language preferences etc. These cookies are technically necessary for the proper functioning and  security of the Website.

Tracking  or marketing cookies
These  cookies are aimed at collecting statistics about visitors / users and sending  personalised commercial messages, advertisements and promotions (direct  marketing).

Social  media cookies
These  cookies make it possible to include buttons from social networking sites. The  buttons work via a code originating from these sites. A handy tool to promote  web pages through ‘liking’ and ‘pinning’.

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3. Cookie banner – informed consent

3.1. On your first visit or use, information relating to the use of cookies (with a hyperlink to this policy) will appear in a cookie banner.

3.2. Your consent is not required for necessary / technical and functional cookies. Consent, to be granted via the banner, is required for non-functional or non-essential cookies, such as analytical/statistical cookies, tracking/marketing cookies and social media cookies. Your consent shall be obtained before the cookies are stored. If your consent is not granted, no cookies can be stored. Your consent shall be informed (by providing the information to you in this cookie policy). Your consent shall be explicit and active by checking the boxes in the cookie banner. Your consent shall be specific and thus obtained per cookie or cookie category.

3.3. If you granted consent to use certain non-functional or non-essential cookies, you can change this setting at any time and withdraw your consent. Previously stored cookies will be deleted. You can do this via privacy@bonito.studio.

You can withdraw your consent for our cookies at any time, even if you previously gave your consent. Please note that if you do not consent to some of our cookies, the user experience on the Website may be adversely affected.

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4. Browser settings

4.1. You can change your preferences at any time via your browser by following the instructions on the links below, depending on your browser:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge.

4.2. The use of cookies can be disabled. Your browser allows you to delete cookies automatically or manually and to indicate whether certain cookies may be stored or not. You can also configure your browser so that you receive a message when a cookie is stored.

If you disable cookies, however, it is possible that the Website will no longer function correctly or that certain (graphic) elements or features will not function (properly).

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5. Third-party cookies

5.1. Our Website can use cookies of Bonito Studio (first-party cookies), which are stored on your device by our Website. Our Website can also use cookies stored by third parties whose services are (or may be) used on the Website (third-party cookies). Third-party cookies are stored by domains that differ from our Website’s domain. This is also indicated in Annex I.

5.2. First-party cookies do not entail a transfer of personal data to third parties but can use a third-party processor, e.g., for the compilation of statistics. Your consent is also required for the storage of first-party analytical cookies.

5.3. Third-party cookies allow the transmission of personal data to third parties either directly (e.g., by an active component linked to a banner or a spy pixel) or indirectly by storing cookies that are accessible to websites other than those of the advertiser.

5.4. For example, we use Plausible Analytics to collect information about how you use our Website. We use the information to compile reports and to help us improve the Website.

Plausible Analytics stores information about:

• the pages you visit;
• the amount of time you spend on each page;
• how you arrived at the site;
• what you click on while visiting the site;.

These securely stored cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. Plausible Analytics does not process visitor’s IP addresses for privacy reasons. All information collected by these cookies is completely anonymous. We only use such information to improve our Website. If you do not want Plausible Analytics to track all websites, please go to: https://plausible.io/docs/excluding.

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6. The cookies on our Website

6.1. The table in Annex I provides an overview of the cookies we use on our Website, why we use them and where they come from. We also indicate whether a cookie is a ‘permanent’ or ‘session’ cookie. The difference is that:

• Permanence cookies remain on your device between browser sessions. They are activated each time you visit or use the Website that created that particular cookie. For example, if a permanent cookie is used on the Website to remember your preferred language, you will not have to choose that language each time you visit or use the website;

• Session cookies allow us to link a user’s actions during a browser session. A browser session starts when you open the browser window and ends when you close the browser window. Session cookies are created temporarily. After you close your browser, all session cookies are deleted.

6.2. The table in Annex I lists the cookies used on our Website.

Any questions? Feel free to contact us: privacy@bonito.studio