cookie policy
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I use cookies and similar techniques to make sure my website works properly and is user-friendly. In this cookie policy I explain which cookies I use, why I do that, and how you can manage them.
Research by Bente is a trade name operating under Bent-e (KvK 54596467).
What are cookies?
Cookies and similar techniques are small text files or other methods that are placed on your device when you visit my website. They make sure the website functions correctly and provide insight into how visitors use my website. Some cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the site, while others may be used for analytics or affiliate purposes. Want to know more? See the website of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens): “What are cookies?”
Cookies don’t contain viruses and can’t damage your phone, tablet, or computer. If you return to this website later, your information is recognized and the cookies register that you’re viewing this website again.
Why do I place cookies?
I place these specific cookies to improve your experience on the website and in connection with a commercial interest. By placing cookies, I can make the structure, navigation, and content of this website as user-friendly as possible — so you can visit and find the information you need whenever you want.
Which cookies do I use?
The website uses functional, analytical, and (in limited cases) affiliate cookies.
Functional cookies are necessary for the website to work properly. Think of saving items in a shopping cart, remembering your cookie preferences, and basic site settings. These cookies don’t store personal data.
Analytical cookies (privacy-friendly). I use Matomo, a privacy-friendly analytics tool, to understand how visitors use my website. Matomo is configured to respect your privacy: it doesn’t share your data with third parties for advertising, and IP addresses are anonymized. This helps me identify which parts of the website are most useful to visitors.
Affiliate marketing. In some cases I use affiliate marketing. If you buy or order something from one of my partners through this website, I may receive a commission. An affiliate cookie ensures that my partner knows you came through me, so I can receive that compensation.
No tracking or remarketing cookies. I don’t use tracking cookies, remarketing pixels, or other techniques that follow your browsing behavior for advertising purposes.
Social media buttons and embedded content. My website may contain social media share buttons or embedded content (such as videos). The linked platforms (for example LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, or Vimeo) may place their own cookies. Where possible I use Do Not Track (DNT) settings, and embedded content is loaded only after your consent.
Use of cookies
The use of cookies is safe — no personal data can be derived from them directly. Your phone number or email address remains unknown. No need to worry about email spam or telemarketing.
I have data processing agreements with the parties that place cookies on my behalf, so they may not use your data for other purposes.
The information I collect on this website is used to create statistics, for purposes including:
- Counting the number of visitors to this website
- Tracking the time you spend on this website
- Understanding the order in which you visit pages
- Identifying which pages may need adjustment
- Optimizing this website and my service
I think it’s important that you know which cookies this website uses and for what purposes. Protecting your privacy and the user-friendliness of this website matters to me, and I want to keep both safeguarded.
I also use cookies for:
Distributing the website load evenly so the site stays accessible
Storing settings for optimal display, such as preferred buffer size and your screen resolution
Reading your browser settings so that the website displays optimally on your screen
Browser settings
Cookies that aren’t strictly necessary are only placed after you give consent in the cookie banner. If you don’t want this website to place cookies on your device, you can adjust your browser settings to receive a warning before cookies are placed and, where possible, automatically refuse them. You can also delete cookies that have already been placed.
Note that you need to do this per browser and per device you use. If you use both Chrome and Safari, for example, you’ll need to remove your cookies in both. Be aware that if you don’t allow cookies, I can’t guarantee that this website works properly — some functions may not work as expected.
Refusing cookies doesn’t mean you’ll stop seeing ads elsewhere on the web; it just means they won’t be selected based on your preferences. How you adjust settings or remove cookies differs per browser.
Questions?
I may sometimes update the use of cookies on this website. I therefore recommend consulting this cookie policy regularly. If you have questions about the cookies I use, you can contact me via the contact form or by email at info@bent-e.nl.
Version: May 2026
