1) About this policy
This policy explains how Eurheca AISBL (“Eurheca”, “we”, “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on https://www.eurheca.eu (“the Site”). It complies with the GDPR and Belgian law (law of 30/07/2018 and applicable rules regarding electronic communications).
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2) What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed/read on your device (computer, smartphone, etc.) when you visit the Site. Similar technologies (pixels, tags, local storage) can serve similar purposes; we will group them together below under the term "cookies".
3) Who places the cookies?
- First-party cookies (Eurheca): necessary for the Site to function.
- Third-party cookies (service providers): e.g., audience measurement, security/anti-spam, embedded content. These cookies are only activated after you give your consent, when they are not strictly necessary.
4) What types of cookies do we use?
- Strictly necessary cookies (no consent required)
These ensure essential functions: secure display, language preference, remembering your privacy choices, and anti-bot protection (e.g., CAPTCHA). The Site cannot function properly without them.
- Functional cookies (subject to consent)
These improve user experience (e.g., remembering certain non-essential preferences).
- Analytical/statistical cookies (subject to consent)
These provide aggregated audience measurement to improve the Site (pages visited, time spent, etc.). They are set respectfully (minimized and anonymized when possible).
- Third-party/social media cookies (subject to consent)
These are used to display external content (e.g., embedded video) or enable sharing. These third parties may track your browsing activity according to their own policies.
We do not place any non-essential cookies without your prior consent.
5) Legal basis
- Necessary: exemption from consent (interest in providing the expressly requested service).
- Functional/analytical/third-party: your freely given and specific consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), obtained via our cookie banner/management module. You can withdraw it at any time (see § 7).
6) Cookie Lifespan
- Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed.
- Persistent cookies: retain an identifier for a predefined period. For example:
o Preference cookie (proof of choice): 6–12 months
o Analytical cookies (if accepted): up to 13 months
o Third-party cookies: depending on the third party (usually 3–12 months)
The exact durations are listed in the updated table in our cookie manager (“Cookie Settings”).
7) Manage your preferences
- Cookie banner/Preference Center: accessible at any time via the "Cookie settings" link at the bottom of the page to accept, reject, or customize by category.
- Browser: you can also delete/block cookies (note: blocking cookies entirely may impair essential functions).
- Withdrawal of consent: effective for the future; it does not affect past lawfulness.
8) Third-party cookies and transfers outside the EEA
Some service providers may be located outside the EEA. When data is transferred, we use the safeguards provided by the GDPR (adequacy decision, standard contractual clauses, and, where applicable, additional measures). Relevant information is available upon request at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and/or in the detailed information for each cookie in the cookie manager.
9) Policy updates
We may modify this policy (addition/removal of cookies, changes in legislation). The date of the last update is shown in the header. In the event of a significant change, a notice will be posted and, if necessary, new consent will be requested.
