Cookie Policy — Croonen Dienstverlening & Associates

Last updated: November 9, 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Croonen Dienstverlening & Associates ("Summit," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website at croonenassociates.com (the "Site"). It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle your personal information.

By continuing to use our Site, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this Policy. You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the methods described in Section 5.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide information to website owners about how their site is being used.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as:

Web Beacons (Pixel Tags): Small transparent images embedded in web pages or emails that allow us to track whether a page has been viewed or an email has been opened.
Local Storage: Browser-based storage that allows websites to store data locally on your device.
Session Storage: Similar to local storage but data is cleared when the browser session ends.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our Site and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in to a client portal, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, services you have requested cannot be provided.

Session cookies: Maintain your session state as you navigate the Site.
Security cookies: Help detect and prevent fraudulent activity and protect the integrity of our Site.
Load balancing cookies: Ensure consistent performance across our server infrastructure.

Legal basis: Legitimate interests (necessary for the functioning of the Site).

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you disable these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

Preference cookies: Remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language, region).
Form fill cookies: Remember information you have entered in forms to save you re-entering it.

Legal basis: Consent (where required by applicable law) or legitimate interests.

3.3 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our Site. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the Site. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to collect information about how visitors use our Site. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information such as how often users visit the Site, what pages they visit, and what other sites they used prior to coming to our Site. We use this information to improve our Site. Google's ability to use and share information collected by Google Analytics is restricted by the Google Analytics Terms of Service and the Google Privacy Policy.

Legal basis: Consent.

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our Site by our advertising partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device.

We do not currently use marketing or targeting cookies for behavioral advertising purposes. If we introduce such cookies in the future, we will update this Policy and seek your consent where required.

4. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table describes the specific cookies currently in use on our Site:

_session — Session cookie. Strictly necessary. Expires at end of session. Maintains your browsing session.
_csrf — Session cookie. Strictly necessary. Expires at end of session. Cross-site request forgery protection.
cookie_consent — Persistent cookie. Functional. Expires after 12 months. Stores your cookie consent preferences.
_ga — Persistent cookie. Analytics. Expires after 2 years. Google Analytics — distinguishes users.
_ga_[ID] — Persistent cookie. Analytics. Expires after 2 years. Google Analytics — maintains session state.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our Site, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Site.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically find these settings in the "Options," "Preferences," or "Settings" menu of your browser. The following links provide information on managing cookies in common browsers:

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Site and your ability to use certain features.

5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Do Not Track

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Our Site does not currently respond to DNT signals, as there is no industry-standard interpretation of how to respond to them. We will continue to monitor developments in this area.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please revisit this Policy regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies and related technologies. The "Last Updated" date at the top of this Policy indicates when it was last revised.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
Croonen Dienstverlening & Associates
1200 Summit Plaza, Suite 800, New York, NY 10001
Email: privacy@croonenassociates.com
Phone: (212) 555-0100