Cookie Policy

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. They help us ensure the proper functioning of the site and remember your preferences.

 

 

2. What types of cookies do we use?

We use the following categories:

Necessary cookies
These cookies are technically required for our website to function properly. For example, for session management, language preference, or login status. These cookies do not require prior user consent.

Functional preference cookies
These cookies store your preferences (such as language settings). They are only placed after you have given your consent.

Analytical cookies
These cookies collect encrypted and aggregated statistics about how our site is used, for example via Google Analytics. They are considered non-essential cookies and are only placed with your explicit consent.

Marketing cookies (if applicable)
These cookies are used for targeted advertising. They always require your prior and specific consent.

 

 

3. How do visitors give (or refuse) consent?

Upon your first visit, a clear banner appears allowing you to:

  • accept or refuse cookies,
  • set your preferences per cookie category,
  • and receive information that your choices can be changed at any time.

This must be clearly visible and may never be hidden behind pre-ticked boxes or misleading buttons.

 

 

4. Managing and withdrawing consent

You can change your cookie preferences at any time via the link at the bottom of the page. Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of the website. The standard way to delete cookies is via your browser settings.

 

 

5. Retention periods

  • Necessary cookies: until the end of the session or as functionally required.
  • Preference and analytical cookies: up to 24 months (some shorter, depending on the cookie).
  • Marketing cookies: as indicated at the time of placement and with your consent.

 

 

6. Purpose and third parties

We use cookies to:

  • ensure the website functions properly,
  • remember your preferences,
  • analyze usage patterns (anonymously),
  • show targeted marketing materials (if applicable).

Cookies may be placed by third-party services such as Google Analytics or advertising networks. You will be informed about this and will be asked for specific consent before these cookies become active.

 

 

7. Legal basis

We act in accordance with the Belgian Data Protection Act (2018), the e-Privacy Directive, and the GDPR. For non-essential cookies, your voluntary, specific, informed, and unambiguous consent is required.

 

 

8. Contact and updates

This policy is regularly updated. The date of the most recent change is listed at the top.
If you have any questions about our cookie policy, please contact us at info@blanckthys.be.

 

 

Last updated: July 3, 2025