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Cookie Policy

This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

1. What are cookies

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies such as pixels, tags, web beacons, and local storage. These technologies perform similar functions and are referred to collectively in this policy as “cookies.”

Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • To operate our website: Certain cookies are essential for the basic functioning of our online store, such as maintaining your shopping cart, processing your checkout, and keeping you logged in where applicable.
  • To improve performance: We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our site, which pages are most popular, and where we can make improvements.
  • To remember your preferences: Functional cookies help us remember your settings and choices, such as language or region, for a more convenient experience on future visits.
  • To support marketing efforts: With your consent, marketing cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising and deliver more relevant promotions.

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information without your knowledge, and we do not sell any data collected through cookies.

3. Types of cookies we use

Essential cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.

Analytics cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. We only place analytics cookies with your consent.

Marketing cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. We only place marketing cookies with your consent.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.

4. Third-party services

We work with trusted third-party services that may set cookies on your device when you use our website. These services include:

  • Google Analytics: We may use Google Analytics to collect anonymous statistics about how visitors use our site. Google sets cookies to distinguish users and sessions. You can learn more about how Google uses your data at Google Privacy Policy.
  • Meta Pixel (Facebook Pixel): If used, the Meta Pixel helps us measure the effectiveness of our advertising by understanding the actions people take on our website. Meta may set cookies to track these interactions. You can learn more at Meta Privacy Policy.
  • TikTok Pixel: If used, the TikTok Pixel allows us to measure and optimize the performance of TikTok advertising campaigns. TikTok may set cookies to attribute conversions. You can learn more at TikTok Privacy Policy.
  • Payment providers: When you make a purchase, our payment processors (such as Shopify Payments, PayPal, iDEAL providers, and card networks) may set cookies as part of the secure checkout process. These are generally essential for fraud prevention and transaction security.
  • Shipping integrations: Our shipping partners (such as PostNL and DHL) may use cookies on their own tracking and delivery portals, which are separate from our website.

Each third party is responsible for the cookies they set and processes your data under their own privacy and cookie policies. We encourage you to review their policies for more information.

5. Consent management

When you first visit our website from within the European Union (or if our systems detect you are likely in the EU), we display a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies: This allows us to place essential, analytics, marketing, and functional cookies.
  • Reject non-essential cookies: This allows only essential cookies necessary for the site to function. Analytics, marketing, and functional cookies will be blocked.
  • Manage preferences: You can choose which cookie categories you wish to allow individually.

Your preferences are saved and will be respected on future visits. You can update your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.

Please note that if you reject non-essential cookies, some features of our website may not work as intended, and your experience may be less personalized.

6. How to disable cookies

You can manage or disable cookies through your browser settings at any time. Below are links to instructions for the most common browsers:

Please be aware that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and many other websites that you visit. Disabling cookies will usually result in also disabling certain functionality and features of this site.

In addition to browser controls, you can opt out of certain third-party cookies through industry opt-out tools, such as the Your Online Choices page for EU visitors.

7. Contact information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, please contact us:

HB Games & Cards

Owner: Harm Buwalda

Dokkum, Netherlands

KVK: 90437861

VAT ID: NL004816005B90

Email: contact@hbgamesandcards.com

Phone: +31 6 43876848

We aim to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours.