What is a cookie?
Cookies are small data files that can be placed on a device connected to the Internet, such as a computer, a phone, a tablet or even a smart TV. Cookies can be used to collect or store information about how you behave on a website and/or on your device, such as your language choice. Reading these cookies allows the websites which placed them to retrieve the information stored.
Cookies usually have an expiry date. Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.) up to a predefined expiration period (which can be expressed in minutes, days or years).
Cookies can be placed by the owner of the website you are visiting, these are first party cookies or direct cookies, or by third parties, typically when the website adds elements from other websites such as images, social media plug-ins (such as the Facebook ‘Like button) or advertisements, these are known as third party cookies. When these elements are extracted by the browser or by another software from other websites, these other websites may also place themselves cookies that can then be read by the websites which placed them. These third party cookies enable these third parties to follow the behaviour of Internet users over time and across numerous websites and to create, from this data, profiles of people (profiling), in particular for implementing a more precise and targeted marketing during the future browsing of these Internet users who are tracked this way.
Which cookies do we use on our website and why?
skeyes, administrator of the website www.atcoskeyes.be (the ‘Site’), uses four types of cookies:
- essential cookies;
- functional cookies;
- statistics cookies;
- marketing cookies.
Essential Cookies
These cookies are crucial for the proper functioning of the Site. Without them, some parts of the website may not work as intended. For nstance, these cookies help with site navigation, accessing secure areas, and ensuring that forms work correctly. Because these cookies are necessary for the basic operation of our Site, they cannot be disabled.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable the Site to remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings. This personalization ensures that hen you return to the Site, you have a more tailored and efficient experience. While not mandatory, disabling these cookies may result in a less optimized experience.
Statistics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Site by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies allow us to analyze traffic patterns, identify the most visited pages, and understand how users navigate through the Site. This data is
invaluable in improving our content and website structure, ensuring that it meets the needs of our users. By enabling these cookies, you help us enhance the overall functionality and user experience of the Site.
Marketing Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to track your browsing habits and online activity. They allow us to deliver more relevant and personalized dvertising to you, based on your interests. These cookies may be set by our Site or by third-party partners and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. For instance, they may track whether you have clicked on an advertisement, what type of ads you interact with, and how often you see a particular ad. By consenting to these cookies, you enable us to better understand your preferences and provide you with tailored content and offers that align with your interests.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our Site, you will be prompted to select your cookie preferences. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage your references by selecting specific types of cookies. Remember, you can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the icon at the bottom left of your screen. By doing so, you have control over the cookies that are stored on your device, ensuring your browsing experience is aligned with your personal preferences.
Third-party cookies
Some cookies are issued by the following third parties: Google, Meta, LinkedIn, Vimeo, Cookiebot and Connexys.
Before consenting to these cookies (functional, analysis and/or marketing), you should first consult the privacy policy of these suppliers to find out what data they collect and for what purposes (including advertising). Through this third party, a transfer outside the EEA takes place subject to standard contractual clauses.
