1. WhHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on a computer or other device during a visit to a website. Cookies are usually used to make websites function optimally, to keep track of the actions of the visitors to the website, to store login data, etc.
There are different types of cookies that can be distinguished according to their origin, function and lifespan. More information about the types of cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org.
2. WHAT ARE COOKIES USED FOR?
Schepens uses cookies to:
3. WHAT TYPE OF COOKIES DO WE USE?
Schepens uses the following cookies:
| Name | Type | Description | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | functional | registers a unique ID to generate statistics about how the visitor uses the website | 2 years |
| _gat | functional | statistical data | 1 day |
| _gat_UA-2277586-1 | functional | statistical data | 1 day |
| _gid | functional | registers a unique ID to generate statistics on how the visitor uses the website | 1 day |
3.1 FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
Functional cookies are cookies that ensure that the website functions properly. This concerns, for example, cookies for login or language preferences. They are anonymous and therefore have little impact on your privacy. Functional cookies are necessary for the operation of the website.
3.2 ANALYTICAL COOKIES
We use analytical cookies to collect information about the visit to our website. We use this information to analyze your visit to our website (not to know who you are). Just think of how often the website is visited and which pages the website visitors consult. We collect this information to improve the user experience on our website. These data are made anonymous after collection.
3.3 TRACKING COOKIES
Tracking cookies are used to build a profile based on your surfing behavior. These tracking cookies are used to optimize the website and to personalize advertisements according to your interests.
4. HOW CAN YOU MANAGE YOUR COOKIES?
Thanks to advertising, you can visit most websites for free. This makes the advertisements more tailored to your interests. If you turn off the cookies, you will still see advertisements, only it is no longer tailored to your preferences. In addition, you must re-enter any login details (password, username) every time you disable the cookies that remember your preferences.
Most browsers automatically accept cookies. You can set your browser to warn you before a cookie is placed or to refuse cookies.
More information about how to set up your browser can be found via the 'Help' button on your browser or via the following links:
If you use different devices to visit this website, please make sure that your cookie preference is set on the browser of each device.
More information about managing cookies can be found at http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/.
In addition, on the following sites you can choose from which companies you no longer wish to receive cookies: http://www.aboutads.info/choices/#completed and http://www.youronlinechoices.com/.