You use analytics or embeds, but you can avoid a banner by switching to cookieless alternatives.
→Google Analytics → replace with Plausible (~€9/mo)
→YouTube → use lite-embed (no tracking cookies)
→Chat widgets → check if they set persistent cookies
Banner always required
These tracking tools always require consent under GDPR/AVG. No way around it.
✕Meta Pixel / Facebook Pixel
✕Google Ads remarketing
✕Standard Google Analytics (GA4)
✕Hotjar or similar session recording tools
✕Social media login buttons
Situation
Banner needed?
Only functional / session cookies
✅ No
Plausible, Fathom, or Simple Analytics
✅ No
Google Analytics (GA4)
❌ Yes
Meta / Facebook Pixel
❌ Yes
Google Ads remarketing
❌ Yes
YouTube embeds (standard)
❌ Yes
YouTube lite-embed (no cookies)
✅ No
Cookie Policy
Last updated: October 19, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how PJ Designs uses cookies and similar technologies, including browser storage such as localStorage and sessionStorage. Non-essential cookies are only used after you make a choice.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience.
Cookies can be:
• Session cookies: Temporary – deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain for a set period or until you delete them
• First-party cookies: Set by the website you're visiting
• Third-party cookies: Set by other services used on the website
2. Cookies we use
Essential Cookies and Storage (Always Active)
Necessary for the website to function properly:
• Session management
• Security and bot protection where forms are submitted
• Load balancing and technical stability
Preference Cookies and Storage (Optional)
Remember your settings:
• Theme (dark/light mode)
• Language (EN/NL)
• Design style
• Demo preferences and saved demo states
Analytics Cookies and Storage (Optional)
Loaded only after consent:
• Microsoft Clarity – session recordings and heatmaps
• Supabase Analytics – pageview and conversion tracking
We do NOT use Google Analytics on this site.
3. How we use cookies
We use cookies to:
• Ensure the website functions correctly
• Remember your preferences
• Improve performance
• Understand how visitors use the site
• Enhance security
We do NOT use cookies to:
• Track you across other websites
• Sell your data to third parties
• Display personalized advertising
4. Third-party services
Used on this website after consent where applicable:
• Microsoft Clarity (analytics and session recordings)
• Supabase Analytics (pageview and conversion tracking)
Used on specific forms or demos where needed for functionality or security:
• Cloudflare Turnstile (bot protection)
• YouTube embeds on specific demo content
Each external service has its own privacy policy.
5. Managing cookies
Browser settings:
• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
• Edge: Settings → Privacy → Cookies
Note: Blocking essential cookies may affect website functionality.
6. Your consent
When you first visit our website, we ask for your consent to non-essential cookies. You can:
• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences
You can change or withdraw your choice at any time via the Cookie Settings link in the footer.
7. Cookie retention
• Essential cookies: session only or as long as technically required
• Preference storage: kept until you clear browser data or withdraw consent
• Analytics storage: kept until you clear browser data or withdraw consent
• Provider-side analytics retention: depends on the provider's own settings and policies
8. Updates to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in practices or for legal reasons. Changes will be posted with an updated date.
9. Contact
Questions about our cookie usage?
Email: info@pjdesigns.nl
Location: Breda, Netherlands