Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: October 17, 2026

Effective Date: March 16, 2026

Culture XI (the "Website"), accessible at https://culturexi.com/, is operated by Culture XI B.V. ("we", "us", or "our"). This Cookie Policy explains what cookies and similar technologies ("cookies") we and our third-party partners use on the Website, why we use them, and how you can manage or control them. We only place non-essential cookies (such as analytics and advertising cookies) if you accept them in our cookie banner; simply continuing to use the Website is not consent. You can withdraw or change your consent at any time via the "Cookie settings" link in the footer of every page, or delete cookies in your browser settings.

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, phone, tablet) when you visit a website. They help the site remember information about your visit (e.g., preferences, login status) and enable features like analytics and advertising.We also use similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, local storage, and tracking scripts.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We classify cookies into the following categories:

a. Strictly Necessary / Essential Cookies

These are required for the Website to function properly (e.g., remembering language preference, basic navigation, security). Legal basis: Legitimate interest or necessity for service delivery.No consent required.Duration: Session or short-term (up to 1 year).

b. Functional / Preference Cookies

These remember choices you make (e.g., newsletter sign-up state, content filters).They enhance usability but are not essential. Examples: Cookies from our newsletter provider (e.g., Mailchimp, Brevo) to manage subscription forms. Legal basis: Consent or legitimate interest.Duration: Up to 1–2 years.

c. Analytics / Performance Cookies

These help us understand how visitors use the Website (pages viewed, time spent, errors). We use Google Analytics 4, only if you accept statistics cookies. Legal basis: Consent.Duration: Up to 2 years (or as set by provider).

d. Advertising / Marketing Cookies

We use Google AdSense, through the IAB Europe Transparency & Consent Framework and Cookiebot by Usercentrics (CMP ID 134). Google (TCF vendor ID 755) is our only advertising vendor. Google's advertising code and advertising cookies are only loaded if you accept advertising in our banner. Without personalised-ads consent, you may see non-personalised ads. If you reject, you see no Google ads. We do not use Google's "limited ads" without your consent. There are no ads and no advertising cookies on our family pages (see section 12 of our Privacy Policy). Legal basis: consent. Duration: up to about 13 months, as shown in our cookie declaration. Section 3 of our Privacy Policy explains the vendor list, the TCF purposes, the legal bases and your right to object.

e. Third-Party Cookies

We embed content/links from third parties (e.g., affiliate partners, social media widgets, app store links). These may set their own cookies.We have no control over third-party cookies; see their privacy policies for details.

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3. Specific Third-Party Cookies on This Site

• Google AdSense → Only loaded if you accept advertising in our banner. With your consent to personalised ads, Google uses cookies to show personalised ads and may combine data across sites. If you allow cookies but not personalised ads, Google may show non-personalised ads, which still use cookies (frequency capping, aggregated reporting and fraud prevention). If you reject or make no choice, AdSense is not loaded and you see no Google ads. There are no ads on our family pages (see section 12 of our Privacy Policy).
  Manage personalised ads from Google: My Ad Center, https://myadcenter.google.com/
  More info: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites and https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Affiliate networks → Tracking cookies for commission attribution (specific partners disclosed in content or Privacy Policy).
• Newsletter service provider → Functional cookies for form handling and subscription status.

A full, up-to-date list of cookies (with names, providers, purposes, durations) is available in our cookie banner/settings tool or scan tool (if using a CMP).

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4. Managing Cookies and Consent

• Change your choice at any time → Use the "Cookie settings" link in the footer of every page to accept, reject or change consent for each purpose and each vendor, and to object to legitimate interest. Withdrawal does not affect earlier processing. We keep your choice for up to 12 months.
• Cookie Banner / CMP → On first visit (especially for EEA/UK/Switzerland users), you see a banner allowing you to accept, reject, or customize non-essential cookies.
  We use a Consent Management Platform to record and respect your choices.
• Browser Settings → You can block/delete cookies via your browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.). Note: Blocking essential cookies may break site functionality.
• Opt-out tools → My Ad Center (Google): https://myadcenter.google.com/ · Your Online Choices (EU): https://www.youronlinechoices.eu/ · WebChoices (mainly for visitors in the United States): https://optout.aboutads.info/

Withdrawing consent does not affect lawfulness of processing before withdrawal.

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5. International Transfers and Legal Compliance

Cookies may involve data transfers outside your country (e.g., to the US for Google services). We rely on appropriate safeguards (e.g., Standard Contractual Clauses) where required by GDPR.

We comply with:

• EU ePrivacy Directive / GDPR (EEA/UK)
• Google's EU User Consent Policy (for AdSense in relevant regions)
• Other applicable laws (CCPA, LGPD, etc.)

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6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this policy. Changes are posted here with a new "Last Updated" date. Significant changes may be notified via banner or email (if subscribed).

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7. Contact UsQuestions about cookies? Contact:Email: "info@culturexi.com"  See our Privacy Policy for broader data protection information.

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