Cookie Policy
PDM is responsible for the optimal performance of its website. To ensure that the website functions properly, PDM uses technology that involves processing personal data, such as cookies.
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on the visitor’s device (electronic appliance) when the site is first visited. Cookies are intended to collect information about a person, the website or statistics. Some cookies are also intended to improve user experiences of the website.
Types of cookies
We make a distinction between functional and non-functional cookies. Functional cookies are always used. These are necessary for the efficient operation of the website and process personal data only for the purpose for which these data are completed.
Non-functional cookies process personal data outside your field of vision. That is why we always ask for your permission before using these cookies. Non-functional cookies have a great variety of purposes, but they mainly enable us to improve our service provision. We can, for example, measure how often our website is visited and discover what information visitors are looking for.
We use the following non-functional cookies
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to study how users interact with our website. General visitor data is collected, including IP addresses, request times, and browser-provided information. We use this data to analyze visit and click behavior to improve our website’s functionality. This data is anonymized as much as possible and is not shared with third parties. However, Google transfers the obtained information to servers in the United States and stores the data. We have not given Google permission to use the data for other Google services. Google may share this information with third parties if legally obligated or if third parties process the data on Google’s behalf. PDM has no control over this.
Google reCAPTCHA
We use Google Inc.’s (Google) reCAPTCHA service to protect the data sent via this website. This feature verifies whether a message is being sent by a human to prevent ‘spam bots’ from sending messages or leaving comments automatically. The visitor’s IP address and possibly other data are sent to enable reCAPTCHA to function. The content of the message is forwarded to and processed by Google. The IP address is anonymized in EU member states and countries in the European Economic Area agreement. In rare cases, an IP address may be fully transmitted to a Google server in the United States and anonymized there. On behalf of this website’s owner, Google uses this information to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address provided by reCAPTCHA has not been merged with other Google data. By using reCAPTCHA, users agree to Google’s data processing as described above.
The collection of this data is subject to Google’s data protection rules. More information on Google’s privacy policy can be found here.
Hotjar
We use Hotjar to improve the user experience on our website. The Hotjar cookie tracks where users click on the site. Hotjar does not share any information with third parties. View the Hotjar Privacy Statement.
Blocking and removing cookies
If you do not wish our website to store cookies on your computer, you can indicate this in the cookie notice that appears when you first visit our website. If you have previously accepted our cookies, this notice will no longer appear and you will have to remove the cookies yourself (if desired).
You can also opt to block the use of cookies via your browser. If you block the use of all cookies, our website will work less efficiently. We advise you to block only undesirable cookies. You can do so in your browser settings.
When your personal data are processed using cookies, you can still exercise the rights summarised in our privacy statement.
Changes to cookie policy
PDM reserves the right to change this cookie policy periodically. The most recent version will be published on this page.
If you have any questions, send them in an e-mail to: hc@pdm-group.com.
Version, 25th October 2024
