Cookie Policy
How we use cookies on our website.
Effective Date: March 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how MIRhosting B.V. (KvK: 63945630), operating as AmsterdamColocation.com, uses cookies and similar technologies on our website in accordance with the Dutch Telecommunicatiewet and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and understand how you interact with the site.
2. How We Use Cookies
We use a consent-based approach: analytics and marketing cookies are only placed after you give explicit consent via our cookie banner. Essential cookies are placed without consent as they are strictly necessary for the website to function.
3. Cookie Overview
Essential Cookies (always active)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | amsterdamcolocation.com | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year |
Analytics Cookies (require consent)
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id.* | Matomo (self-hosted at stats.dnska.com) | Unique visitor identification for website analytics | 13 months |
| _pk_ses.* | Matomo (self-hosted) | Session tracking for analytics | 30 minutes |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (via GTM) | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics (via GTM) | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
Note: Matomo is self-hosted on our own European servers. Analytics data collected via Matomo does not leave the EU. Google Analytics data may be processed in the United States; see our Privacy Policy for details on international transfers.
Functional Third-Party Services
| Service | Provider | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google reCAPTCHA v3 | Google LLC | Spam and bot protection on the contact form | Legitimate interest (security) |
| Google Tag Manager | Google LLC | Manages analytics scripts (only loaded after consent) | Consent |
Google reCAPTCHA is loaded on pages with forms as a security measure. It may set cookies and process data (including IP address) under Google's Privacy Policy. We consider this processing necessary for our legitimate interest in preventing spam and abuse.
4. Managing Your Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner asks for your consent. You can:
- Accept all: Enables essential + analytics cookies
- Essential only: Only strictly necessary cookies are used
- Change your preference: Click "Cookie settings" in the website footer at any time
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Your Rights
Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, rectify, erase, and object to the processing of your personal data collected via cookies. See our Privacy Policy for full details on your rights and how to exercise them.
6. Changes
We may update this Cookie Policy when we change the cookies or tracking technologies we use. The effective date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised.
AmsterdamColocation.com is operated by MIRhosting B.V., KvK 63945630, registered in the Netherlands.