1. What Are Cookies and How Are They Used?

Cookies are small text files that may be stored on a visitor's device when accessing a website. They are used for various purposes, including enabling essential website functions, maintaining security, remembering preferences and supporting certain technical services.

This website is created and hosted using Wix and uses cookies and similar technologies associated with the operation of the platform and the services integrated into the website.

The website is intended exclusively to present the professional activities of Bob Van de Kerckhove in the making, restoration and conservation of historical plucked musical instruments.

The Data Controller does not use the website for personalised advertising, visitor profiling or independent marketing campaigns.

Certain cookies are necessary for the proper functioning and security of the website. Other cookies or similar technologies may be associated with third-party services, such as Google Maps.

Where required by applicable legislation, non-essential cookies and technologies are subject to the visitor's prior consent.

Visitors can manage their consent preferences through the cookie consent management system provided on the website.

 

2. Categories of Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies and similar technologies may be classified according to their purpose and function.

2.1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies support essential website functions, including security, technical stability, navigation and the operation of the hosting platform.

The website is created and hosted using Wix, which may use strictly necessary cookies to provide and protect its services.

These cookies do not require prior consent where they are strictly necessary for the operation of the website, but their use remains subject to applicable transparency requirements.

2.2. Functional cookies

Functional cookies may support additional website features or remember preferences selected by visitors.

Some functional technologies may be associated with services integrated into the website.

Where such technologies are not strictly necessary, their use is subject to the consent requirements established by applicable legislation.

2.3. Analytics and performance cookies

Analytics and performance technologies may be used to measure website traffic, identify technical problems or evaluate the operation of a website.

The Data Controller has not independently configured Google Analytics or other additional visitor analytics services.

However, Wix may process certain technical and operational information as part of its platform services. The cookies and technologies actually used will be verified in accordance with the available platform documentation and website scanning results.

2.4. Advertising and profiling cookies

Advertising and profiling cookies may be used to track visitors across websites, build interest profiles or deliver personalised advertising.

The Data Controller does not use the website for personalised advertising, behavioural profiling or independent advertising campaigns.

The presence of any third-party technologies with such functions will be assessed as part of the website's cookie verification process.

 

3. Cookies and Third-Party Services

The website uses the Wix platform and integrates certain third-party services. These services may use cookies or similar technologies for their operation.

3.1. Wix

The website is created and hosted using Wix.

According to Wix's documentation, the platform may use cookies necessary for website security, technical stability, performance and essential functionality.

The cookies used may vary depending on the website's configuration, the services enabled and subsequent updates to the platform.

Further information is available in the Wix Privacy Policy.

3.2. Google Maps

The Contact page includes an interactive map provided by Google Maps.

When this service is loaded, Google may collect technical information, including IP addresses, and may use cookies or similar technologies.

Where consent is required, the map must not load until the visitor has provided the appropriate consent.

Further information is available in the Google Privacy Policy.

3.3. Usercentrics

The website uses Usercentrics to manage visitors' cookie preferences.

Usercentrics may use cookies or similar technologies necessary to record, store and manage consent choices.

This service allows visitors to accept or reject non-essential technologies and manage their preferences.

Further information is available in the Usercentrics Privacy Policy.

3.4. Identification and verification of cookies

The cookies and similar technologies actually used by the website may depend on the configuration of Wix and the integrated third-party services.

The relevant cookie information, including names, providers, purposes and storage periods, will be verified and documented before the website is made publicly available.

This information will be reviewed when the website configuration or the services used are changed.

 

4. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

The website uses Usercentrics to manage visitors' preferences concerning cookies and similar technologies.

Where consent is required, visitors are given the opportunity to accept or reject non-essential technologies before they are activated.

Visitors may also review their preferences and choose which categories of non-essential technologies they wish to allow, where applicable.

Consent may be withdrawn or modified at any time through the cookie settings made available on the website.

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before the withdrawal.

Strictly necessary cookies, which are required for the essential operation and security of the website, are not subject to prior consent where permitted by applicable legislation.

Visitors may also manage or delete cookies through their browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the operation of some website functions.

Further information about the processing of personal data is available in the website's Privacy Policy.

 

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy and Contact Information

This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in the cookies and similar technologies used by the website, modifications to third-party services or changes in applicable legislation.

Any updated version will be published on this page, together with the date of its latest revision.

For questions concerning the use of cookies and similar technologies on this website, please contact:

Bob Van de Kerckhove
Email: bobvdk@gmail.com
PEC: bobvandekerckhove@pec.it

Last updated: 03/11/2026