This page explains which cookies rubenvanschalm.com uses, why, and how you can change your choice. Last updated 10 October 2026.
Who we are
This website belongs to Studio Ruben van Schalm. The site runs on the Artlogic platform. Questions about cookies or your data: info@rubenvanschalm.com.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. Some are needed for the site to work; others help us understand how the site is used. We only set the optional ones if you allow them.
Cookies on this site
| Type | Provider | Purpose | Kept for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Necessary | rubenvanschalm.com (Artlogic) | Keep the site working: your basket when you order a book, your cookie choice, and remembering that you closed the newsletter sign-up. | Session up to 1 year |
| Statistics | Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*) | Count visits and show which pages are viewed, so we can improve the site. No names or contact details. | Up to 2 years |
| Statistics | Hotjar (_hjSession*, _hjSessionUser*) | Show in general terms how visitors move through pages, for example how far people scroll. | 30 minutes to 1 year |
| Marketing | Google (_gcl_au) | Measure whether online announcements lead to visits. | 90 days |
Fonts are loaded from Adobe Fonts and Google Fonts so the site displays correctly; these services receive your IP address but do not set cookies for us.
Your choice
When you first visit, you can accept all cookies, reject the optional ones, or choose per type. You can change your choice at any time with Manage cookies at the bottom of every page, or by deleting cookies in your browser settings.
Your rights
Under the GDPR you can ask us which data we hold about you and ask us to delete it. Write to info@rubenvanschalm.com. You can also contact the Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens).
