A cookie is a text file that is placed by the server of a website in the browser of your computer or on your mobile device when you consult the website. The cookie contains a unique code that allows you to recognize your browser during the visit to the website (a so-called 'session' cookie) or during subsequent, repeated visits (a so-called 'permanent' cookie). Cookies can be placed by the server of the website you visit or by partners with whom this website collaborates. A website's server can only read the cookies it has placed itself, it has no access to other information that is on your computer or mobile device. Cookies are stored on your computer or mobile device in the folder of your browser. The content of a cookie usually consists of the name of the server that placed the cookie, an expiry date and a unique numeric code.

Cookies generally make the interaction between the visitor and the website easier and faster and help the visitor to navigate between the different parts of a website. Cookies can also be used to make the content of a website or the publicity on a website more relevant to the visitor and to adapt it to his personal taste and needs.

Personal data can be stored in these cookies, either with your permission or because this is technically necessary for the use of the website (for example, to be able to log in).