MyClusters

Our Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2025

Introduction

We use cookies and similar technologies (collectively referred to as "cookies") on our website myclusters.nl. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, for what purposes, and how you can manage or withdraw your consent.

This policy has been prepared in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Tw), and the guidelines of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).

Some cookies (such as those for analytics, personalisation or advertising) also collect and process personal data. For more information on how we process your personal data, please refer to our Privacy statement.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files, scripts, or similar technologies that are placed on your device when you visit our website. In addition to HTTP cookies, we also use HTML Local Storage and IndexedDB browser storage mechanisms that are functionally comparable. Throughout this policy, we use the term "cookie" as an umbrella term for all of these technologies.

Cookies are used to ensure the website functions correctly, to monitor usage, and with your consent, to personalise content and advertisements.

Categories of cookies

We distinguish between the following categories:

Necessary cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They do not require your consent.

Statistics cookies

These cookies collect anonymous data about how the website is used and help us improve it. They are only placed after you have given your consent.

Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies track your browsing behaviour across websites and are used for personalised advertising and campaign measurement. They are only placed after you have given your consent.

Cookie overview

Below is a complete overview of all cookies used on Myclusters.nl, grouped by category.

Necessary cookies

These cookies are placed on the basis of legitimate interest because they are essential for the operation and security of the website.

NameProviderTypeDurationPurpose
CookieConsentCookiebotHTTP Cookie1 yearStores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain.
testSquarespaceLocal StoragePersistentDetects whether the visitor has accepted marketing cookies; required for GDPR compliance.
rc::aSquarespaceLocal StoragePersistentDistinguishes between humans and bots (reCAPTCHA); enables valid usage reporting.
rc::cSquarespaceLocal StorageSessionDistinguishes between humans and bots (reCAPTCHA).
cf_clearancebeehiiv.comHTTP Cookie1 yearDistinguishes between humans and bots (Cloudflare).
_px3client.px-cloud.netHTTP Cookie1 dayDetects, categorises, and reports on potential bots attempting to access the website (PerimeterX / HUMAN Security).
_pxvidclient.px-cloud.netHTTP Cookie1 yearDistinguishes between humans and bots (PerimeterX).
pxctsclient.px-cloud.netHTTP CookieSessionDistinguishes between humans and bots (PerimeterX).
crumbmyclusters.nlHTTP CookieSessionPrevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF); essential for the security of the website and its visitors.
thememyclusters.nlLocal StoragePersistentRetains display settings such as fonts, colour themes, and sliders.
__cf_bmsubscribe-forms.beehiiv.comHTTP Cookie1 dayDistinguishes between humans and bots; enables valid usage reporting (Cloudflare).

Statistics cookies

These cookies are only placed after you have given your consent via our cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time.

NameProviderTypeDurationPurpose
_gaGoogleHTTP Cookie2 yearsSends data about the visitor's device and behaviour to Google Analytics (GA4).
_ga_Y2C3989D7MGoogleHTTP Cookie2 yearsSession identifier for Google Analytics 4 data stream (G-Y2C3989D7M).
SS_HAS_LANDEDSquarespaceLocal StoragePersistentCollects visitor data (number of visits, time spent, pages loaded) for internal reporting.
SS_IS_FIRST_SESSIONSquarespaceLocal StorageSessionCollects visitor data for internal reporting and optimisation.
ss_cvisitSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionContains visit data including time spent on the website and interaction events.
SS_lastvisitSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionRecords statistical data on user behaviour for internal analytics.
SS_MATTRSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionRecords visitor behaviour data for internal analysis and website optimisation.
SS_MIDSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionRecords statistical data on user behaviour for internal analytics.

Marketing cookies

These cookies are only placed after you have given your consent. YouTube cookies are placed automatically once you play an embedded YouTube video.

NameProviderTypeDurationPurpose
ss_cidSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionCollects visitor data used to assign visitors to segments for more efficient advertising.
ss_cpvisitSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionCollects visitor data used to assign visitors to segments for more efficient advertising.
ss_cvrSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionCollects visitor data used to assign visitors to segments for more efficient advertising.
ss_cvtSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionCollects visitor data used to assign visitors to segments for more efficient advertising.
__Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKENYouTubeHTTP Cookie180 daysBeing classified by YouTube; related to the playback of embedded videos.
__Secure-YECYouTubeHTTP CookieSessionStores the user's video player preferences for embedded YouTube videos.
__Secure-YNIDYouTubeHTTP Cookie180 daysBeing classified by YouTube; related to embedded video functionality.
LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEYYouTubeHTTP CookieSessionTracks the user's interaction with embedded content.
LogsDatabaseV2YouTubeIndexedDBPersistentTracks the user's interaction with embedded content.
TESTCOOKIESENABLEDYouTubeHTTP Cookie1 dayVerifies that the browser supports cookies for YouTube functionality.
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVEYouTubeHTTP Cookie180 daysBeing classified by YouTube; related to the use of embedded videos.
YSCYouTubeHTTP CookieSessionBeing classified by YouTube; related to embedded video functionality.
yt-icons-last-purgedYouTubeLocal StoragePersistentNecessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video content on the website.
YtIdbMeta#databasesYouTubeIndexedDBPersistentUsed to track the user's interaction with embedded content.
pxsidsubscribe-forms.beehiiv.comLocal StorageSessionSession identifier for the Beehiiv newsletter subscription form (PerimeterX).

Unclassified cookies

The cookies listed below have not yet been classified in our cookie management system (Cookiebot). Classification is in progress and this policy will be updated as soon as possible.

NameProviderTypeDurationPurpose
ss_cookieAllowedSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionLikely necessary: Squarespace's own consent flag. Classification pending.
user_segmentSquarespaceHTTP CookieSessionClassification pending.
wg-search-formWeglotHTTP CookieSessionClassification pending (translation service).
_pxttld (x2)client.px-cloud.netHTTP CookieSessionLikely necessary: PerimeterX bot protection. Classification pending.
gleap-widget-config-*myclusters.nlLocal StoragePersistentLikely necessary/functional: Gleap support widget configuration. Classification pending.
gleap-widget-session-*myclusters.nlLocal StoragePersistentLikely necessary/functional: Gleap support widget session. Classification pending.
PXeBumDLwe_px_* (x3)subscribe-forms.beehiiv.comLocal StorageSessionLikely necessary: PerimeterX security items within the Beehiiv embed. Classification pending.
PXeBumDLwe_px_* (x2)subscribe-forms.beehiiv.comLocal StoragePersistentLikely necessary: PerimeterX security items within the Beehiiv embed. Classification pending.
_subscribe_forms_sessionsubscribe-forms.beehiiv.comHTTP CookieSessionLikely necessary: Beehiiv form session cookie. Classification pending.
pxcookiesubscribe-forms.beehiiv.comLocal StoragePersistentLikely necessary: PerimeterX (Beehiiv embed). Classification pending.

Consent and management

On your first visit to Myclusters.nl, you will be asked to consent to the placement of non-necessary cookies via our cookie banner. You can grant or refuse consent per category.

You can review or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie banner on our website. Withdrawal of consent is not retroactive but takes effect for future visits.

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

Please note: blocking necessary cookies may adversely affect the functioning of the website.

Contact details

For questions about this Cookie Policy or about the processing of your personal data, please contact us:

My Clusters

Address: Langegracht 70, 2312 NV Leiden

Email address: privacy@myclusters.nl

Chamber of Commerce: 94966958

Changes to this policy

We reserve the right to amend this Cookie Policy. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated effective date. We recommend reviewing this policy periodically.

This version was last updated in June 2025.