Cookie Policy

Information about our use of cookies

Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish your preferences from those of other users of our website. This helps us provide you with a better user experience when you visit our website and also allows us to optimize our website.

However, cookies and similar technologies do not systematically collect data that could identify the users of our website. They only help us improve the operation of our website, understand the interests of our users, and measure the effectiveness of our website content.

Due to recent legal changes, all websites targeting certain parts of the European Union are required to request your consent for the use or storage of cookies and similar technologies on your computers or mobile devices. This cookie policy provides you with clear and complete information about the cookies we use and their purpose. Please read our Privacy Policy to understand the privacy rules applicable to the website.

For further information about this Cookie Policy, you can contact us.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text and number file that we store in your browser or on the hard drive of your computer. This allows us to remember your preferences when using our website.

Unless you have adjusted your browser settings to refuse cookies, our system will place cookies as soon as you visit our website.

Types of cookies

Cookies can be classified based on their origin, function, and lifespan.

First-party cookies are those cookies placed by a website being visited by the user at that moment (e.g., cookies placed by www.vreg.be).

Third-party cookies are cookies placed by a domain other than the one of the website being visited by the user. If a user visits a website, and a third party places a cookie through that website, it is a third-party cookie (e.g., cookies placed by Google, Twitter, and Facebook).

Functional cookies are cookies that ensure the proper functioning of the website (e.g., cookies for login or registration, language preferences). Functional cookies are logically first-party cookies.

Non-functional cookies are cookies that can be placed for statistical, social, targeting, and commercial purposes. They have nothing to do with the purely technical support of the website. Cookies with statistical purposes allow us to determine which pages of the website you visit, where your computer is located, etc. Cookies with social purposes allow the user to share the content of the visited website directly via social media with others. Cookies with targeting purposes allow a profile to be built based on your browsing behavior so that the displayed ads are tailored to your interests. Cookies with commercial purposes track how many and which ads have been shown to a user. Non-functional cookies can be first-party or third-party cookies.

Permanent cookies: These cookies remain on the user's device for the duration determined in the cookie. They are activated each time the user visits the website that placed the cookie (e.g., cookies placed by social media such as Twitter, Facebook, Google Analytics, etc.). Most non-functional cookies are permanent cookies.

Session cookies: These cookies allow us to simplify the actions of a user and link them together during a browsing session. A browsing session begins when a user opens the browser screen and ends when they close the browser screen. Session cookies are temporarily placed. Once you close the browser, all session cookies are deleted. Most functional cookies are session cookies.

Your consent

By using our website, you accept the use of cookies. To fully use our website, you need to accept these cookies, which can be done through your browser settings.

You can block cookies by activating the browser setting that allows you to refuse the placement of cookies. However, if you use your browser settings to block these cookies, you may not have access to (certain parts of) our website. Please read this cookie policy carefully for more information.

If you want to withdraw your consent at any time, you need to delete your cookies through your browser settings. For further information on deleting or blocking cookies, visit the following website: www.aboutcookies.org.

Changing your browser settings

We remind you that web browsers allow you to change your cookie settings. These settings are usually found in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu of your web browser. To better understand these settings, the following links may be useful. Otherwise, consult the "Help" function in your web browser for more details.

Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari

Information about cookies

You can find useful information about cookies here: www.aboutcookies.org

Internet Advertising Bureau

The trade association for digital marketers has compiled a guide on online behavioral advertising and online privacy, which you can find here: www.youronlinechoices.eu

Third parties

For cookies placed by third parties (e.g., Google Analytics), we refer you to the statements that these parties provide on their respective websites.

Note: We have no influence over the content of these statements or the content of cookies from these third parties.