Cookie Policy

Last updated: 31 May 2026

This policy explains how the website of EMCC Belgium asbl uses cookies and similar technologies.

It should be read together with the Privacy Policy of the website.

A cookie is a small file stored on your device when you visit a website. It allows the website, or an authorised third-party service, to recognise your browser, store certain preferences or ensure certain functionalities.

Similar technologies may also be used, for example local browser storage, pixels or technical identifiers.

This website is published by:

EMCC Belgium asbl
Hive5
Cours Saint-Michel 30b
1040 Brussels
Belgium
Company number: 0890.588.771
Email: contact [at] emccbelgium [dot] org

This website is hosted by OVH.

The technical maintenance of the website is provided by 7 Stars Solutions SRL, Charles CHRISTOPH, Rue de la Briqueterie, 1, 1340 Ottignies, Belgium, company number 0722.961.586.

At this stage, the new website mainly uses cookies necessary for the operation of the website, WordPress, the member area, security and preference management.

The exact list of cookies may evolve depending on the activated functionalities, the WordPress plugins used, the languages available, the forms, the member area or the consent management tools.

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They make it possible in particular to:

• display the website correctly;
• manage the login session;
• access the member area;
• secure the website;
• prevent abuse;
• keep certain essential choices, such as a language or consent preference.

These cookies cannot be disabled via the cookie banner when they are strictly necessary for the requested service.

These cookies make it possible to improve the user experience, for example by storing certain preferences.

Depending on their exact use, some functional cookies may require your consent if they are not strictly necessary.

As of the date of this version, Google Analytics has not been reinstalled on the new website.

If EMCC Belgium later decides to use Google Analytics or another audience measurement tool, this policy will have to be updated before the tool is activated. Where required by law, these cookies will only be placed after your consent.

Particular attention will have to be paid to:

• the exact purpose of the audience measurement;
• the retention period;
• the data collected;
• possible transfers outside the European Economic Area;
• the ability to refuse or withdraw consent as easily as to give it.

Certain functionalities of the website may integrate third-party services, for example forms, maps, videos, emailing services, security tools or services related to communication.

These services may place their own cookies or collect certain data. When these cookies are not strictly necessary, they must be subject to your prior consent where required by law.

Strictly necessary cookies are used on the basis of EMCC Belgium's legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website, or because they are necessary for the service requested by the user.

Non-essential cookies, including certain audience measurement, marketing, video or social media cookies, are used only on the basis of your consent where required.

When non-strictly necessary cookies are used, the website must allow you to:

• accept the relevant cookies;
• refuse them;
• configure your choices by category where applicable;
• withdraw your consent at any time.

The refusal or withdrawal of consent must not prevent access to the website, except where a cookie is necessary for a specific functionality you request.

When the website provides a consent management module, you can change your preferences at any time via the link provided for this purpose, for example "Cookie Management" or "Cookie Settings".

You can also configure your browser to block or delete certain cookies. The exact procedure depends on the browser used.

Please note: disabling certain necessary cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website, in particular access to the member area or session security.

The retention period varies according to the nature of the cookie:

• session cookies are deleted when you close your browser;
• preference cookies may be kept for a limited period in order to remember your choices;
• consent cookies may be kept for as long as necessary to prove and manage your choice;
• authentication or security cookies are kept according to the technical needs of the website.

The exact periods must be checked and documented at go-live, on the basis of the actual list of cookies used.

Before final publication, it is recommended to generate an actual list of the cookies placed by the website, distinguishing in particular the following:

For any question relating to the use of cookies, you may contact:

EMCC Belgium asbl
Email: contact [at] emccbelgium [dot] org

This policy may be amended depending on the evolution of the website, the tools used, the cookies actually placed or the applicable legal obligations.

The version published on the website is the version applicable at the time of your consultation.