Cookie Statement

Last updated: 19 August 2026

This Cookie Statement explains how Wabtec Netherlands B.V. uses cookies and similar technologies on the websites operated for Akapp and Nieaf-Smitt.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as pixels, tags or local storage, may also be used to store or access information on your device.

2. Why we use cookies

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

To make the website function properly.
To remember cookie preferences.
To measure and improve website performance.
To understand how visitors use our websites.
To support marketing or tracking activities only where consent has been given, if such tools are enabled.

3. Cookie categories

Category	Description	Consent
Strictly necessary cookies	Cookies needed for basic website functions, security, session management and consent preference storage.	No consent required, but visitors are informed.
Analytical cookies	Cookies used to measure website usage and improve website performance. Google Analytics 4 is used.	Consent is requested where required.
Marketing and tracking cookies	Cookies or tags used for marketing, advertising or cross-site tracking, if enabled.	Placed only after consent.
Third-party embedded content	Content such as maps, video or third-party scripts, if enabled.	Consent may be required depending on the service.

4. Consent management

Wabtec Netherlands B.V. uses Usercentrics as consent management platform on the websites. Through the cookie banner or cookie settings, visitors can accept, reject or change their cookie choices. Marketing and tracking cookies are placed only after consent has been given where consent is required.

5. Google Analytics 4

The websites use Google Analytics 4 to understand website usage and improve website performance. Google Analytics 4 may process information such as pages visited, browser and device information, approximate location, referral source and interaction data. Google Analytics 4 cookies are used in accordance with the consent choices made by the visitor.

6. Changing or withdrawing consent

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time through the cookie settings available on the website. You can also delete cookies through your browser settings. If you block or delete cookies, some website functions may not work as intended.

7. Updates to this Cookie Statement

This Cookie Statement should be kept aligned with the actual cookies, tags and scripts used on the websites. If new analytics, marketing or embedded content services are added, this Cookie Statement and the Usercentrics configuration should be updated accordingly.