Cookies Policy

1) About this policy

This Cookies Policy explains how Rik B.V. uses cookies and similar technologies on this website. We are established in the Netherlands and provide educational services oriented to residents of Canada. We aim to keep the use of cookies limited and transparent.

2) Who we are

Legal entity: Rik B.V.

Registered address: Beatrixhaven 27, 4251 NK Werkendam, Netherlands

Contact email: [email protected]

For more information about how we process personal data, please read our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use.

3) What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They can be necessary for the site to function, help remember your choices, or measure how the site is used. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixels. In this policy, “cookies” covers all such technologies.

4) How and why we use cookies

• Essential cookies: enable core features such as page navigation, load balancing, and security. These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to work.
• Preference cookies: remember your choices (for example, UI preferences) to improve your experience.
• Analytics cookies (consent-based): help us understand website performance and improve the content we provide. These are used only if you have given consent.
• Advertising cookies: not in use. We do not serve behavioral advertising on this website.

5) Cookies we may set

The specific cookies used may vary over time as we improve our website. We will update this page when material changes occur.

6) Legal basis and consent

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Dutch law, we may use essential cookies without consent. We use your consent for non-essential cookies such as analytics. If you are under 16, please ensure a parent or guardian provides or authorizes consent where required.

7) Managing cookies

• You can delete cookies from your device at any time using your browser settings.
• You can block cookies or set your browser to alert you when cookies are placed. If you block essential cookies, parts of the site may not function properly.
• If you gave consent for analytics cookies, you can withdraw it at any time by clearing cookies for this site and reloading the page to review choices again.

Instructions typically appear under “Privacy” or “Security” in your browser settings. The exact steps differ by browser and device.

8) Third-party cookies

We do not use advertising networks or social media tracking cookies. If we add consent-based analytics, those cookies will only be activated after you opt in. We avoid embedding third-party content that places cookies without your control.

9) Data transfers

Rik B.V. operates from the Netherlands. If personal data associated with cookies is transferred outside the European Economic Area, we will apply appropriate safeguards permitted by GDPR, such as standard contractual clauses, where required by law.

10) Retention

Cookie lifetimes are stated above. Where cookies store personal data, we keep related records only for as long as needed to fulfil the stated purpose or to comply with legal obligations.

11) Updates to this policy

We may update this Cookies Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Material changes will be posted on this page with a new effective date.

12) Contact and jurisdiction

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, contact us at [email protected].

This website is operated by a Netherlands entity. The laws of the Netherlands govern this Cookies Policy, and the competent courts in the Netherlands have exclusive jurisdiction, unless mandatory consumer protection rules state otherwise.