{"id":7717,"date":"2026-04-25T14:35:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T12:35:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/politique-en-matiere-de-cookies\/"},"modified":"2026-06-09T08:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T06:09:54","slug":"cookie-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/cookie-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Cookie Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_flex_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">Cookie Policy<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>Last updated: 31 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_1 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">1. Purpose of this policy<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This policy explains how the website of <strong>EMCC Belgium asbl<\/strong> uses cookies and similar technologies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>It should be read together with the <strong><a href=\"\/politique-de-confidentialite\/\">Privacy Policy<\/a><\/strong> of the website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_2 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">2. What is a cookie?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_3 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_4 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Similar technologies may also be used, for example local browser storage, pixels or technical identifiers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_3 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">3. Who uses cookies on this website?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_5 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This website is published by:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_6 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>EMCC Belgium asbl<\/strong><br \/>Hive5<br \/>Cours Saint-Michel 30b<br \/>1040 Brussels<br \/>Belgium<br \/>Company number: <strong>0890.588.771<\/strong><br \/>Email: <strong>contact@emccbelgium.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_7 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This website is hosted by <strong>OVH<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_8 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The technical maintenance of the website is provided by <strong>7 Stars Solutions SRL<\/strong>, Charles CHRISTOPH, Rue de la Briqueterie, 1, 1340 Ottignies, Belgium, company number <strong>0722.961.586<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_4 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">4. What types of cookies do we use?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_9 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>At this stage, the new website mainly uses cookies necessary for the operation of the website, WordPress, the member area, security and preference management.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_10 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_5 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">4.1 Strictly necessary cookies<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_11 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>These cookies are essential for the operation of the website. They make it possible in particular to: <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_12 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>display the website correctly;<\/li>\n<li>manage the login session;<\/li>\n<li>access the member area;<\/li>\n<li>secure the website;<\/li>\n<li>prevent abuse;<\/li>\n<li>keep certain essential choices, such as a language or consent preference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_13 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>These cookies cannot be disabled via the cookie banner when they are strictly necessary for the requested service.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_6 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">4.2 Functional cookies<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_14 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>These cookies make it possible to improve the user experience, for example by storing certain preferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_15 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Depending on their exact use, some functional cookies may require your consent if they are not strictly necessary.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_7 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">4.3 Audience measurement cookies<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_16 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>As of the date of this version, <strong>Google Analytics has not been reinstalled on the new website<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_17 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_18 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Particular attention will have to be paid to:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_19 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>the exact purpose of the audience measurement;<\/li>\n<li>the retention period;<\/li>\n<li>the data collected;<\/li>\n<li>possible transfers outside the European Economic Area;<\/li>\n<li>the ability to refuse or withdraw consent as easily as to give it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_8 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h3 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">4.4 Third-party cookies<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_20 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Certain functionalities of the website may integrate third-party services, for example forms, maps, videos, emailing services, security tools or services related to communication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_21 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>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. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_9 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">5. Legal basis<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_22 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_23 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Non-essential cookies, including certain audience measurement, marketing, video or social media cookies, are used only on the basis of your consent where required.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_10 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">6. Consent management<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_24 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>When non-strictly necessary cookies are used, the website must allow you to:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_25 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>accept the relevant cookies;<\/li>\n<li>refuse them;<\/li>\n<li>configure your choices by category where applicable;<\/li>\n<li>withdraw your consent at any time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_26 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_11 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">7. How can you change your choices?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_27 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>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 <strong>\"Cookie Management\"<\/strong> or <strong>\"Cookie Settings\"<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_28 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>You can also configure your browser to block or delete certain cookies. The exact procedure depends on the browser used. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_29 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Please note: disabling certain necessary cookies may affect the proper functioning of the website, in particular access to the member area or session security.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_12 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">8. Retention period<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_30 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The retention period varies according to the nature of the cookie:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_31 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><ul>\n<li>session cookies are deleted when you close your browser;<\/li>\n<li>preference cookies may be kept for a limited period in order to remember your choices;<\/li>\n<li>consent cookies may be kept for as long as necessary to prove and manage your choice;<\/li>\n<li>authentication or security cookies are kept according to the technical needs of the website.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_32 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The exact periods must be checked and documented at go-live, on the basis of the actual list of cookies used.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_13 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">9. Indicative list of cookies to be checked before go-live<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_33 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Before final publication, it is recommended to generate an actual list of the cookies placed by the website, distinguishing in particular the following:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_34 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Possible examples<\/th>\n<th>Purpose<\/th>\n<th>Consent required?<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>WordPress session or login cookiesn<\/td>\n<td>WordPress session cookies<\/td>\n<td>Login, member area, security<\/td>\n<td>No, if strictly necessary<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Language preference cookies<\/td>\n<td>WPML language preference or equivalent<\/td>\n<td>Display in the chosen language<\/td>\n<td>To be checked according to the exact use<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Consent cookies<\/td>\n<td>cookie management tool<\/td>\n<td>Remembering the consent choice<\/td>\n<td>No, if strictly necessary to prove the choice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Security cookies<\/td>\n<td>anti-spam, captcha, form protection<\/td>\n<td>Protection of the website and forms<\/td>\n<td>To be checked according to the tool used<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Audience measurement cookies<\/td>\n<td>Google Analytics or another tool, if added<\/td>\n<td>Traffic statistics<\/td>\n<td>Yes, except for a strictly compliant exempt configuration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Media or social network cookies<\/td>\n<td>video, iframe, social sharing<\/td>\n<td>Display of or interaction with a third-party service<\/td>\n<td>Yes, in principle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_14 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">10. Contact<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_35 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>For any question relating to the use of cookies, you may contact:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_36 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p><strong>EMCC Belgium asbl<\/strong><br \/>Email: <strong>contact@emccbelgium.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_15 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h2 class=\"et_pb_module_header\">11. Updating this policy<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_37 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>This policy may be amended depending on the evolution of the website, the tools used, the cookies actually placed or the applicable legal obligations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_38 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_flex_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>The version published on the website is the version applicable at the time of your consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_seopress_robots_follow":"","_seopress_robots_imageindex":"","_seopress_robots_snippet":"","_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_robots_breadcrumbs":"","_seopress_robots_freeze_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_custom_modified_date":"","_seopress_robots_canonical":"","_seopress_social_fb_title":"","_seopress_social_fb_desc":"","_seopress_social_fb_img":"","_seopress_social_fb_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_fb_img_height":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_title":"","_seopress_social_twitter_desc":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img":"","_seopress_social_twitter_img_attachment_id":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_width":0,"_seopress_social_twitter_img_height":0,"_seopress_redirections_value":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled":"","_seopress_redirections_enabled_regex":"","_seopress_redirections_logged_status":"","_seopress_redirections_param":"","_seopress_redirections_type":0,"_seopress_analysis_target_kw":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7717","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7717","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7717"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7717\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8003,"href":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7717\/revisions\/8003"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/emccbelgium.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7717"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}