Cookie Policy – Maasdam Datacenter Holding B.V.
Maasdam Datacenter Holding B.V. uses cookies on its websites https://msdmdatacenters.com and careers.msdmdatacenters.com.
This cookie policy also applies to affiliated entities and subsidiaries within the Maasdam group that operate under these domains or use the data collected through them, where applicable.
A cookie is a small text file that is stored on the hard drive of your computer, tablet, or phone. Cookies allow us to make our website more user-friendly, test the performance of our site, display targeted advertisements from our campaigns, and enable social media sharing.
Types of Cookies Used
We use functional, analytical, and marketing cookies. Below, we explain the purpose of each type:
1. Functional Cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our websites. They are used, for example, to ensure forms on our site work correctly. You cannot disable functional cookies, as they are necessary for basic website functionality.
2. Analytical Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our websites. Upon your first visit, we ask for your explicit consent to place analytical cookies. You may withdraw your consent and disable these cookies at any time.
3. Marketing Cookies
Marketing (advertising) cookies allow us to show you more relevant ads related to our campaigns. They help us avoid repeating the same ad too often and track the effectiveness of our online campaigns by measuring clicks and conversions.
4. Embedded Content Cookies
Our websites may contain content from third-party platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo. These platforms often use their own cookies. For information on how they handle cookies and personal data, please refer to their respective privacy policies. We do not control the use of these third-party cookies.
5. Social Media Cookies
These cookies enable features such as Facebook ‘Like’ buttons or sharing content on Twitter. They can recognise whether you are logged into platforms like Google, Facebook, or Twitter when you view content on our site.
Cookies Used on Our Websites
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Expiry | Type |
| bcookie | Tracks use of embedded LinkedIn services | 1 year | Marketing | |
| li_fat_id | Ad tracking (which ads are viewed) | 180 days | Marketing | |
| li_sugr | Tracks visitor behaviour for ad optimisation | 180 days | Marketing | |
| Lidc | Tracks use of embedded LinkedIn services | 1 day | Marketing | |
| lms_ads | Enables anonymous ad display within LinkedIn | 180 days | Marketing | |
| lms_analytics | Measures LinkedIn ad analytics | 180 days | Marketing | |
| _fbp | Meta | Recognises browsers for advertising purposes | 180 days | Marketing |
| fr | Meta | Stores browser and user ID combinations for ads | 180 days | Marketing |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | YouTube | Stores user cookie preferences | 180 days | Functional |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures conversions and optimises ads | 90 days | Marketing |
| IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for remarketing and ad personalisation | 13 months (EU) | Marketing |
| NID | Google Ads | Personalises ads across Google products | 180 days | Marketing |
| collect | Sends data to Google Analytics across devices | Session | Marketing | |
| pagead/landing | Tracks ad effectiveness across websites | Session | Marketing | |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID for usage stats | 2 years | Analytical |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Registers a unique ID for session stats | 24 hours | Analytical |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Limits request rates to Google Analytics | 1 minute | Analytical |
| ai_session | Microsoft (Power BI) | Tracks Power BI user sessions | 30 minutes | Functional |
| ai_user | Microsoft (Power BI) | Used for telemetry and performance metrics | 1 year | Functional |
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to gain insights into website usage, in order to optimise quality and effectiveness. The statistics we collect are anonymised and not personally identifiable. Google may share this data with third parties when legally required, or where third parties process the data on Google’s behalf. We have permitted Google to use the analytics data for other Google services, including Google Advertising.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
We only place essential (functional) cookies by default, which are necessary for the website to function properly. You may choose to decline analytical and marketing cookies via the cookie banner shown on your first visit. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie settings link provided in that banner.
You can also manage cookie preferences via your browser. Please note that you must do this separately for each device and browser (e.g. Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Instructions for deleting cookies by browser:
- Internet Explorer:
Settings → Internet Options → General → Delete browsing history (incl. cookies) - Microsoft Edge:
Menu (three dots) → Settings → Privacy → Choose what to clear → Cookies → Clear - Google Chrome:
Menu (three dots) → Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data → Cookies - Mozilla Firefox:
Menu → Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data - Safari (macOS):
Safari → Clear History → Choose “all history” → Clear
Disabling all cookies may result in parts of the website not functioning properly. Certain features may be unavailable, or the website may not display correctly.
Legal Basis and Consent
By law, we may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the functioning of our website. For all other types of cookies, we require your permission.
By clicking “Accept all cookies” in the cookie banner, you consent to the use of all cookies as outlined in this policy for both websites:
https://msdmdatacenters.com and https://careers.msdmdatacenters.com.
Contact
If you have any questions about our websites or the cookies we use, please contact us:
[email protected]
+31 (0)182 517 822