Cookie Policy

Last Updated: 21st of September 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Henschoten Finance ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at https://www.henschoten.finance.

In alignment with our strict commitment to confidentiality, operational security, and European data protection regulations (GDPR), we maintain a minimal-tracking approach. We do not sell user data, nor do we employ invasive third-party commercial retargeting cookies.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, maintain session security, remember user preferences, and ensure the platform functions efficiently.

2. How We Use Cookies

Given our bespoke, referral-only business model within the European defense and security sector, we restrict cookie usage strictly to what is necessary for security, system performance, and basic site navigation.

We categorize the cookies used on our website into the following types:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are critical for the secure operation of our website. They enable core functionalities such as session management, secure access to referral verification forms, and protection against automated attacks or unauthorized access attempts.

  • Purpose: Security, form submission verification, load balancing.

  • Opt-Out: Cannot be disabled, as the website cannot function properly without them.

B. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you make (such as preferred language or regional settings) to provide a more tailored experience.

  • Purpose: Preserving site preferences and form states across browsing sessions.

  • Opt-Out: Can be disabled via your browser settings, though some site features may not function as intended.

C. Analytical / Performance Cookies (Privacy-Preserving)

We may use lightweight, privacy-focused analytical tools to aggregate anonymous traffic data (e.g., page load times, error logs, and basic visitor counts). This information helps us optimize website performance and infrastructure stability.

  • Purpose: Technical monitoring, page performance optimization, system diagnostics.

  • Data Handling: All IP addresses are anonymized. No personally identifiable information (PII) is linked to performance analytics.

D. Third-Party / Marketing Cookies

  • We do NOT use invasive advertising, retargeting, or social media tracking pixels.

  • We do not trade data with third-party ad networks or data brokers.

3. Summary of Cookies Used

Cookie CategoryProviderPurposeRetention PeriodStrictly Necessaryhenschoten.financeMaintains secure user sessions and form submission tokens.Session (Deleted upon closing browser)Security & Defensehenschoten.financePrevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and bot attacks.SessionFunctionalhenschoten.financeStores basic site preferences (e.g., language selection).Up to 1 YearAnalytics (Anonymized)Internal / Privacy AnalyticsMeasures page responsiveness and technical errors without tracking individual users.Up to 30 Days

4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences through their settings menu. You can set your browser to refuse all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or delete cookies when you close your browser.

Instructions for common browsers:

  • Google Chrome: Settings $\rightarrow$ Privacy and Security $\rightarrow$ Cookies and other site data

  • Mozilla Firefox: Options $\rightarrow$ Privacy & Security $\rightarrow$ Cookies and Site Data

  • Apple Safari: Preferences $\rightarrow$ Privacy $\rightarrow$ Block all cookies

  • Microsoft Edge: Settings $\rightarrow$ Cookies and site permissions

Note: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impact your ability to access or submit secure forms on our website.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in legal requirements, operational standards, or security protocols. Any updates will be published on this page with an updated "Last Updated" date.

6. Contact Us

If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or our data privacy practices, please reach out directly: