What is the cookie?

A cookie is a small text file that is sent to your computer when you visit a website. Cookies on NOS websites perform a large number of different functions and, among other things, enable you to move more efficiently through websites, save your favorite settings and, in general, contribute to a better experience of the website.

European Union Directive 2009/136/EC allows the storage of cookies on your device if they are necessary for the functioning of this site, while your consent is required for all other cookies.

NOS websites can also use cookies that are not necessary for their functioning. We do not use such cookies to monitor the behavior of individual users or to identify them, but to obtain useful information about how to use websites so that we can further improve them for our users. Without the insights we gain through systems that use cookies, we would not be able to provide you with these services.

Types of cookies we use

If you adjust the language, font size or a specific version of the site (eg high contrast mode), cookies are used to adjust the user interface. Once the settings have been made, you do not need to specify your preferences the next time you visit this site.

If you use parts of the site for which you need to register, we place an authentication cookie on your computer for this purpose. This allows you to leave and return to those parts of the site without re-authenticating.

NOS wants to know how visitors use its websites and uses network analytics services for that purpose. These services register the number of visitors and provide us with general information about their behavior, such as the keywords entered in the browser that direct the user to our site, the average time spent on the site and the number of pages viewed by the user. For this purpose, we install the so-called first-party analytics cookie.

We can also use services like Google Analytics to monitor network statistics. In that case, Google installs so-called cookies on your computer. third-party cookie. Such a cookie is also set when we use Google Maps.

The storage and management of all data collected through these cookies is carried out by the NOS company or its affiliated entities in the countries where the company operates.

If you need additional information or want to contact NOS, we refer you to our Privacy Policy.

Cookie control

If you do not want to receive cookies, you can set your internet browser so that it notifies you when cookies are sent to you, and you can refuse to receive all cookies. You can also delete cookies that have already been placed on your computer.

If you want to limit or block the reception of cookies that are placed on your device through an internet browser, this is done by adjusting the browser settings; the procedure is explained within the help option in the browser. You can also visit the website www.aboutcookies.org (external link), which contains detailed instructions on how to do this on different internet browsers.