Cookies

Statement on the use of cookies

These websites store files generally called "cookies" during your visit for marketing and analytical purposes.

What are cookies?

Cookies are text files containing a small amount of information that are downloaded to your device when you visit our website. On each subsequent visit, cookies are sent back to the same website or another site that recognizes them.

Cookies perform various functions, such as enabling efficient navigation between pages, remembering your preferences, and generally improving the user experience. They can also help ensure that the advertisements displayed are better tailored to you and your interests.

What are cookies used for?

Cookies are used to collect and analyze information about website performance and usage. Third-party cookies may also be used (e.g. Google Analytics for traffic analysis, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Ads, Leady, …). These cookies are managed by third parties.

Cookies can be used specifically for the following purposes, for example:

• ensuring the functioning of the basic functions of the website,
• save your preferred language,
• traffic analysis in order to improve the website,
• marketing purposes, in particular to improve and customize content and advertisements.

What types of cookies do we use?

Cookies on the website:

1. Necessary cookies: some cookies are required to ensure basic functionality. Without these cookies, the website will not function properly. They are enabled by default and cannot be disabled.

2. Preference cookies: these cookies allow the website to remember information to personalize its appearance or behavior for each user. This includes remembering the selected currency, region, language, or color scheme.

3. Analytical cookies: help us improve our website by collecting and reporting usage information.

4. Marketing cookies: these cookies are used to track visitors across websites. They help website owners display relevant and engaging advertisements.

Location of cookies

• Basic (necessary) cookies

Basic cookies are essential for the website to perform its core functions and for us to operate it properly. These cookies are automatically placed on your computer or other device when you visit the website or interact with it. They cannot be disabled, as the website would not function correctly without them. Specifically, we use the following cookies:

• Preference cookies

Preference cookies allow the website to remember your settings such as language, region, or appearance. In the cookie bar, we group these under analytical cookies, which you can choose to accept.

• Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies are used to understand how you interact with the website. We also use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to gather data about how the website is used, helping us improve its functionality. The information generated by these cookies will be transferred to and stored on Google Inc.'s servers. All data collected in this way is processed anonymously and is used exclusively for website evaluation. Anonymity is ensured by the fact that Google Inc. does not associate your IP address with any other data it holds. No other personal data (e.g., e-mail, name, or phone number) is transmitted to Google Inc.

Google Analytics is extended with advertising features provided by Google, including:

• display Network Impression Reporting,

• remarketing (showing ads based on previously viewed products),

• demographic and interest reports (anonymous data).

You can find more information about data processing and usage in Google's terms and conditions.

Specifically, we can use the following cookies:

• Marketing cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track users across websites. These cookies allow for personalized advertising and help transmit information to advertising providers.

Specifically, we can use the following cookies:

How can the use of cookies be adjusted?

If you do not want us to store analytical or marketing cookies in your browser, you can manage your preferences using the cookie bar, the "Cookie Settings" button below, or directly in your browser settings.

Delete in the browser:

You can delete cookies at any time in your browser — typically found under "Browsing History."

Blocking cookies:

Most browsers allow you to block cookies. However, doing so may limit website functionality. You can find information about the settings for storing cookies in your browser on the website of the provider of the specific browser:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Microsoft Edge
• Opera
• Safari