Cookie statement

Cookie Statement – ABC-LED.nl

Last updated: February 26, 2026
Version: 1.1

This cookie statement describes how ABC-LED.nl uses cookies and similar technologies on its website and what choices you as a visitor have.

1. Who are we?

This cookie statement applies to the website https://www.abc-led.nl.

Controller
ABC-LED
(part of ABC Webshops B.V.)
Stephensonweg 4A
3225 LW Hellevoetsluis
Netherlands

Chamber of Commerce number: 69019274 0000
VAT number: NL857696385B01

For questions about privacy and cookies, you can contact us via:
info@abc-webshops.nl

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that can be stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. Cookies ensure that the website functions correctly and can help to understand website usage.

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

localStorage and sessionStorage (web storage in your browser)
scripts, tags, and pixels

These technologies are collectively referred to as "cookies" in this statement.

3. Why do we use cookies?

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

to ensure the webshop functions technically well
to remember your preferences (such as language and currency)
to gain insight into website usage
to improve our website and services
to measure the effectiveness of advertisements (only with consent)
to personalize and make advertisements more relevant (only with consent)

4. Which types of cookies do we use?

4.1 Necessary cookies (always active)

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website and cannot be disabled. Without these cookies, the webshop will not work correctly.

Purposes:

shopping cart and checkout functionality
security and fraud prevention
basic website settings
language and region preferences

Examples:

_shopify_essential
cart_currency
localization

Legal basis:
necessary for the performance of the agreement and legitimate interest.

Retention period:
from session to a maximum of approximately 12–24 months.

4.2 Analytical cookies (only with consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use the website.

We use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for this.
Google Tag Manager is used to activate scripts only after consent has been given.

Examples:

_ga
_ga_QBCWR52GN7

Data:
As much as possible, data is anonymized.

Retention period:
maximum of approximately 24 months.

Legal basis:
consent.

4.3 Marketing cookies (only with consent)

Marketing cookies are used to measure and optimize advertisements. With these, we can:

measure whether advertisements lead to purchases
analyze advertisement performance
make advertisements more relevant
display personalized advertisements based on your behavior on this and other websites

For this, we use:

Google Ads
DoubleClick
Google Tag Manager (only with consent)

Examples:

_gcl_au
test_cookie

Retention period:
from a few days to approximately 90 days.

Legal basis:
consent.

4.4 Functional cookies

Functional cookies provide additional functionalities such as:

chat functionality
forms
product reviews
B2B functionalities

Legal basis:
consent, unless strictly necessary.

5. Web storage (localStorage and sessionStorage)

In addition to cookies, our website may use web storage in your browser. This works similarly to cookies but is technically stored differently.

Examples:

_gcl_ls
forms_*
shopifyChatData
bugsnag-anonymous-id

Web storage follows the same categories and preferences as cookies.

6. Third-party cookies

For certain services, we use third parties, such as:

Google (Analytics and Ads)
Shopify and Shopify apps

These parties may place cookies or process data when you visit our website.

More information on how Google processes data can be found here:
https://business.safety.google/privacy/

7. Transfer outside the EEA

When using third-party services (such as Google), personal data may be processed outside the European Economic Area (EEA), for example, in the United States.

Appropriate safeguards are applied in this regard, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

8. Consent and cookie settings

Upon your first visit, we will display a cookie banner. Via this banner, you can:

accept all cookies
reject cookies
set preferences per category

Our website uses Google Consent Mode v2 to correctly transmit consent signals to Google services.

You can always change your preferences via "Change cookie preferences" in the footer.

9. Delete or block cookies

You can delete or block cookies via your browser settings. Please note: this may affect the functioning of the website.

10. Changes

We may modify this cookie statement if our website, cookies, or regulations change. The most current version will always be available on this page.