Cookie Policy
Note: This Cookie Policy is made available in English for convenience. In the event of discrepancies or interpretation issues between the Dutch and English version, the Dutch version shall prevail.
Last updated: 15 September 2025
Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Trainingmatching.com (“we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit or use our platform. This policy forms part of our [Privacy Policy] and should be read in conjunction with it.
What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed in the browser of your computer, tablet, or smartphone by a website. They allow a website to remember your actions or preferences over a certain period of time.
In addition to cookies, we also use similar technologies such as pixels, scripts, and local storage.
Types of cookies we use
We distinguish four categories of cookies, in line with the GDPR and Dutch Telecommunications Act, as interpreted by supervisory authorities:
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Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for our website and services to function. For example, they allow you to log in, access secure areas of the platform, and complete bookings or payments. These cookies cannot be disabled and do not require prior consent. -
Preference cookies
These cookies remember the choices you make, such as your language, currency, or previously selected settings. They allow us to provide you with a more personalized experience. Consent is required before placement. -
Statistics cookies
These cookies collect information on how visitors use our platform. The data is aggregated and anonymized to help us analyze usage of our website and improve its performance and functionality. Consent is required before placement. -
Marketing cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track users across websites. The aim is to display ads and content that are relevant and engaging for the individual user. This may also mean that we or our partners combine your information with other data to display personalized advertisements. Consent is required before placement.
Purposes of cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To ensure the platform functions properly (technically necessary)
- To remember your preferences and settings
- To measure and analyze usage, performance, and trends
- To provide relevant, personalized content and marketing
Who places cookies?
Cookies may be placed by:
- First-party cookies: cookies placed directly by Trainingmatching.com
- Third-party cookies: cookies placed by external parties, such as analytics or advertising partners. These parties may have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we cannot influence.
Duration of cookies and overview
Cookies may be temporary (session) or persistent:
- Session cookies are deleted once you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a longer period or until you delete them yourself.
A complete and up-to-date overview of all cookies placed via this platform (including name, provider, purpose, duration, and category) is available through the cookie settings menu. You can open this menu at any time by clicking on the Cookiebot icon at the bottom of the page. This overview is automatically updated to ensure you always have the most current information.
Your choices and consent
When you first visit our website, we ask for your consent to use preference, statistics, and marketing cookies via a cookie banner. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings menu.
You can also manage, block, or delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling necessary cookies may cause parts of our website to function improperly or not at all.
Consent can be withdrawn at any time via the cookie settings menu without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
International data transfers
Some third-party cookies (such as analytics or marketing providers) may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA), for example to the United States. Where this occurs, appropriate safeguards are applied in accordance with Articles 44–46 GDPR, such as:
- adequacy decisions of the European Commission, or
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) approved by the European Commission.
Further details are available in our Privacy Policy.
Your rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights in relation to personal data processed through cookies:
- Right of access (Article 15 GDPR) – to request a copy of the data we process.
- Right to rectification (Article 16 GDPR) – to correct inaccurate or incomplete data.
- Right to erasure (Article 17 GDPR) – to request deletion of data, subject to legal limitations.
- Right to restriction of processing (Article 18 GDPR) – to request limitation of how we process your data.
- Right to withdraw consent (Article 7 GDPR) – at any time, without affecting past lawful processing.
You can exercise these rights by contacting us at the details below. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if legislation changes or if our use of cookies changes. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly. In the event of significant changes, we will inform you via our platform or by e-mail.
Contact Us
For questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on our platform, you can contact:
Trainingmatching.com International B.V.
Olympia 2D
1213 NT Hilversum
The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0)35 – 781 0034
E-mail: privacy@trainingmatching.com