This Cookie Statement explains which cookies and similar technologies LOYA uses when you visit our website, why we use them and what choices you have.
This Cookie Statement supplements LOYA's Privacy Statement.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, tablet or mobile device during your visit to our website.
In addition to cookies, LOYA may, depending on the technologies used, use similar techniques such as pixels, web beacons, local storage or similar technologies. In this statement, these are collectively referred to as cookies.
3. Which cookies does LOYA use?
LOYA may use the following categories of cookies.
a. Necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website.
They enable, among other things:
Pages to be displayed correctly;
Secure connections to be maintained;
Shopping cart functionalities to work;
Form data to be stored temporarily;
Security settings to be applied.
These cookies cannot be disabled insofar as they are necessary for the functioning of the website.
b. Preference cookies
Preference cookies remember settings that you choose yourself.
These may include, among other things:
Language settings;
Country settings;
Display preferences;
Cookie preferences.
c. Analytical cookies
LOYA may use analytical cookies to gain insight into the use of the website.
These may be used to measure, among other things:
Visitor numbers;
Pages visited;
Click behaviour;
Loading times;
Error messages;
General website performance.
Analytical cookies that require consent are only placed after the visitor has given consent. Only analytical cookies with a demonstrably minor privacy impact may be placed without consent, insofar as permitted by law.
d. Marketing cookies
If LOYA uses marketing cookies, these may be used to:
Make advertisements more relevant;
Measure campaigns;
Show visitors personalised advertisements on other websites;
Analyse advertising performance.
Marketing cookies are only placed where consent is required and this consent has been obtained.
4. Third-party cookies
LOYA may use third-party services.
Depending on the functionalities used, these parties may place their own cookies, including for example:
Google Analytics;
Google Ads;
Google Tag Manager;
Meta (Facebook and Instagram);
LinkedIn;
YouTube;
Vimeo;
Shopify;
Stripe;
Trustpilot;
Hotjar;
Microsoft Clarity;
Other similar service providers.
These third parties process personal data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
Third parties may be independently responsible for their own processing. LOYA remains responsible for obtaining the required consent and providing information about the tags and cookies it activates on its Website.
5. Consent
Non-necessary cookies are only placed after the visitor has made a free, specific and informed choice. The options "Accept all" and "Reject all" are offered on an equal basis. The visitor can change their choice at any time via the "Cookie preferences" link at the bottom of every page.
6. Retention periods
Cookies may be stored on your device for different periods.
Depending on the type of cookie, this may vary from:
Only during your browser session;
A few days;
A few months;
Up to the maximum legally or technically permitted retention period.
LOYA strives not to retain cookies for longer than necessary for the purpose for which they are used.
7. Deleting cookies
You can delete cookies at any time via your internet browser settings.
You can also set your browser so that:
Cookies are automatically refused;
You receive a notification before cookies are placed;
Cookies already placed are automatically deleted.
Disabling certain cookies may cause parts of the website to function less well.
8. International data processing
If cookies are placed by international service providers, personal data may be processed outside the European Economic Area.
LOYA strives to work only with parties that offer appropriate safeguards in accordance with applicable privacy legislation, including – where applicable – Standard Contractual Clauses, adequacy decisions or other legally recognised protection mechanisms.
9. Changes
LOYA reserves the right to amend this Cookie Statement periodically.
The most recent version is always published on the website.
Material changes will, where required by law, be communicated to visitors in an appropriate manner. The specific providers involved, countries and applicable transfer safeguards are stated in the cookie table or the Privacy Statement.
10. Relationship with other documents
This Cookie Statement serves solely to provide information about the use of cookies on LOYA's website.
The processing of personal data is also governed by LOYA's Privacy Statement.
In the event of any conflict between this Cookie Statement and mandatory applicable privacy legislation, the applicable legislation prevails.
11. Contact
LOYA B.V.
Keizersgracht 520
1017 EK Amsterdam
The Netherlands
info@loya-bv.com
www.loyadiamonds.com
Cookie Policy — LOYA B.V. — Version 1.0, effective 1 September 2026.
