Cookie Policy — Assess4Me bv
Version 1.0 — date: 11 April 2026
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are used to recognise your browser, remember preferences and analyse website usage.
How we use cookies
Assess4Me uses cookies in four categories. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie banner at the bottom of the page.
1. Necessary cookies (always active)
These cookies are essential for the website to function. Without them, authentication, sessions and the cookie consent banner do not work.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
auth_token | Authentication token (HttpOnly, Secure) | Session | Assess4Me |
refresh_token | Session token renewal (HttpOnly, Secure) | 7 days | Assess4Me |
cookie_consent_v1 | Stores your cookie consent preference | 1 year | Assess4Me |
google_oauth_state | CSRF protection for Google sign-in | 10 minutes | Assess4Me |
google_oauth_code_verifier | PKCE verification for Google sign-in | 10 minutes | Assess4Me |
google_oauth_flow | Distinguishes login from registration during Google OAuth | 10 minutes | Assess4Me |
google_oauth_next | Redirect destination after Google sign-in | 10 minutes | Assess4Me |
google_oauth_origin | Original domain during Google sign-in | 10 minutes | Assess4Me |
2. Analytics cookies (only with consent)
These cookies help us understand and improve website usage. They are only placed if you give consent.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguish between visitors | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 |
_ga_* | Store session data | 2 years | Google Analytics 4 |
_gid | Distinguish between visitors | 24 hours | Google Analytics 4 |
ph_* | Session and behaviour analysis | Variable | PostHog |
Note: IP addresses are anonymised (anonymize_ip: true) in Google Analytics.
3. Preference cookies (only with consent)
These cookies remember your settings (e.g. language preference) for a better user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
NEXT_LOCALE | Remember language preference | 1 year | Assess4Me |
4. Marketing cookies (only with consent)
Assess4Me does not currently set any marketing cookies. If this changes in the future, these cookies will only be placed with your explicit consent.
Managing your preferences
- On your first visit we show a cookie banner where you can accept all cookies, reject all, or customise per category.
- Change later: you can update your preferences at any time via the cookie preferences link at the bottom of the page.
- Rejection: if you reject analytics and marketing cookies, any cookies already placed will be removed and the associated scripts will not be loaded.
Cookie preferences in your browser
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Please note that blocking necessary cookies may prevent the platform from working correctly.
Local storage
In addition to cookies we use localStorage for:
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
cookie_consent_v1 | Detailed cookie consent preferences (status and categories) |
auth_user | Session information for the logged-in user |
This data is not shared with third parties and is deleted when you log out or delete your account.
Changes
We may update this cookie policy when we add new cookies or tracking tools. The version date at the top will be updated accordingly.
Contact
For questions about cookies or this policy:
- Assess4Me bv
- E-mail: michiel@assess4me.com