Cookie policy
We use cookies on the HQM Engineering websites. We do this in order to improve our services and make sure the website functions optimally.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on a PC, tablet or cell phone by an internet page. The following websites place cookies or similar techniques (hereinafter: “cookies”):
● https://www.hqm-engineering.com
● https://www.google.com
Below is a list of cookies placed by the HQM Engineering website and their functionality:
Functional cookies:
| Cookie | Purpose | Storage period |
| CookieConsent | Stores the cookie status of the user in the current domain | 1 year |
Analytical cookies (Google Analytics):
| Cookie | Purpose | Storage period |
| _gat | Is used to measure the speed of the request. | Per session |
| _gid | Is used to differentiate between users. | Per session |
| _ga | Analytical cookie that measures website traffic and is used to differentiate between users (anonymous). | 2 years |
Google Analytics
HQM Engineering uses Analytics cookies to research the use of its website. In this way, a permanent cookie is placed on your computer or mobile device. This gives HQM Engineering an insight into how and how often the website is used and, if necessary, adjustments can be made to the website on the basis of this data. In this way, we ensure that the website works optimally.
HQM Engineering processes anonymous statistics about visits to its website. This is done using a web analysis system. Amongst other things, the following data is stored in the web analysis system by cookies:
- anonymous IP address
- technical characteristics such as the browser you are using (for instance Chrome, Safari, Internet Explorer or Firefox) and the resolution of your computer screen
- from which page you arrived at the HQM Engineering website
- when and for how long you visit or use the HQM Engineering website
- whether you make use of functionalities of the HQM Engineering website
- which pages you visit on the HQM Engineering website
Advertising cookies:
Google Recaptcha
We use the reCAPTCHA service provided by Google Inc. (Google) to protect data sent through this website. This feature verifies that a message is sent by a person, in order to prevent ‘spam bots’ from automatically sending messages or leaving comments, for example. In the process, a visitor’s IP address and possibly other data are sent in order for Google reCAPTCHA to work. For this purpose, the content of a message is sent to and processed by Google. The IP address is abbreviated and thus made anonymous in countries that are part of the EU and states participating in the treaty for the European Economic Area. In exceptional cases, an IP address is transmitted in full to a Google server in the USA and abbreviated there. On behalf of the owner of this website, Google uses this data to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address transmitted by reCAPTCHA is not combined with other Google data.
The collection of this data is subject to Google’s data protection rules. More information about Google’s privacy policy can be found on this page: https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
By using reCAPTCHA, you agree to Google processing data about you in the manner and for the purpose described above.
Google Maps
Google Maps is a mapping service provided by Google. Google Maps keeps cookies for remembering preferences and visitor analysis. HQM Engineering cannot see who (actually: which PC) visits the map. Google, as the provider, can. When using Google Maps, various cookies are place, for example to remember the zoom level.
Google cookies (Maps and Recaptcha)
These cookies from Google may be placed when you use these services from Google that appear on various pages on our site. These cookies include: SID, APISID, HSID, SAPISID, SSID and NID.
The above services are provided for your information and convenience. For these cookies and their liability we refer you to the relevant third party and their terms of use and privacy statement. Cookies from these third parties are not accessible to HQM Engineering. HQM Engineering bears no responsibility -and is therefore not liable- for how these parties handle your data. For more information see:
http://www.google.com/intl/en/privacy/privacy-policy.html
Deleting:
The easiest way to delete your cookies is through your browser. Below is a list of the most commonly used browsers and a link to how to delete your cookies in that browser:
