We use session cookies and permanent cookies:
- A session cookie can track usage such as the webpages you visit and what options you use. When you close the internet browser, the session is ended and the cookie is deleted.
- A permanent cookie enables the website to recognize you at a subsequent visit.
A cookie is a small file which asks permission to be placed on your computer’s hard drive in an area specifically designated for cookies. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us.
We use cookies in compliance with the Belgian law of 13 June 2005 on electronic communications. This being said, you can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer:
Please be aware that disabling cookies can affect the functionality and features of this website and may prevent you from taking full advantage of it.
Here is the list of cookies we use:
Type | Name | Purpose | Retention period |
Analytics | _utma | Used to distinguish users and sessions, tracks of the number of times a visitor has been to the site, when their first visit was, and when their last visit occurred. | Two years from set/update |
Analytics | _utmz | Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached our site. | 6 months from set/update |
Analytics | _unam | Used to track, e.g. web pages viewed and navigated, and time spent on pages. | |
Analytics | _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website | 2 years |
Analytics | _gid | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | session |
Functional | ServerID | Used for load balancing to allow effective display of information by ensuring that the user stays on the same host server for the entire duration of the session | 30 minutes |