Cookie Statement
Woodstep uses cookies to make the website work properly, to gain insight into how the site is used and – with your consent – for marketing purposes. Below we explain which cookies we place, why and how long they are retained. You can change your preferences at any time via the "Cookie settings" button at the bottom of every page.
Functional (always on)
These cookies are strictly necessary to make the website work properly. They store basic settings such as your language choice and your cookie preferences. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie / service | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
NEXT_LOCALE | Remembers your language preference (Dutch or English) | Functional (1st party) | 1 year |
woodstep_consent | Remembers your cookie preferences so the banner does not reappear on every visit | Functional (1st party) | 1 year |
Necessary (third parties)
Some external services are necessary for the website to function: protection of forms against spam and error monitoring so we can quickly resolve technical issues.
| Cookie / service | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
Google reCAPTCHA | Protects our contact forms against abuse and spam | Necessary (Google) | Session / max. 6 months |
Sentry | Error monitoring: logs technical errors so we can improve the site. Does not send personal data or profiling data. | Necessary (Sentry) | No tracking cookie; data is retained in Sentry for max. 90 days |
Analytics
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors use the website, so we can improve the experience. We only load these cookies with your consent.
| Cookie / service | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
Google Tag Manager / GA4 | Analyses site usage (page visits, click behaviour, conversions) via Google Analytics 4 | Analytics (Google) | Up to 2 years |
Marketing
Marketing cookies are used to make ads more relevant and to measure campaigns. We only load these cookies with your consent. Google Maps and Calendly are also placed in this category, as they set cookies from a third party.
| Cookie / service | Purpose | Type | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
Google Maps | Shows the map on the contact page. Only loads after an explicit click (click-to-load) or when you have accepted marketing cookies. | Marketing (Google) | Up to 2 years |
Calendly | Shows the online calendar on the appointment page. Only loads after an explicit click (click-to-load) or when you have accepted marketing cookies. | Marketing (Calendly) | Up to 2 years |
Marketing-tags (via GTM) | Advertising and campaign measurement via Google Ads and similar platforms | Marketing | Up to 2 years |
Last updated: 2026-06-16