Cookie statement
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that your computer and mobile devices store when you visit or use a website. Cookies contain extracts of information generated during the website visit. These can be essential or functional cookies that are necessary for the operation of the website or the requested functionality, but in addition there are also cookies that are not strictly necessary, the optional cookies.
We believe it is important to offer tailored services and improve your user experience. To this end, Biolectric uses cookies and similar technologies that help us simplify your use of the website and improve its functionality.
In this cookie statement, we want to transparently explain to you which cookies we use, why we do so and how you can manage these cookies.
Use of cookies
Biolectric NV is responsible for this cookie statement.
Cookies are small data or text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device every time you visit a website. Cookies collect certain personal data automatically when using the website, such as IP address, browser type and operating system, the number of times you visited the website and the pages you visited.
The use of cookies allows the browser to recognise website visitors, with the aim of remembering information about you. This way, you can browse our website faster and more easily. Cookies also ensure that your personal settings and preferences are stored so that, for example, when you revisit the website, you do not have to select your preferred language again.
Permission to use cookies
The use of certain cookies requires your consent. We do this through a so-called cookie banner.
Based on the administrator of the cookies, we distinguish between first-party and third-party cookies.
First-party cookies
Direct cookies or first-party cookies are cookies that Biolectric manages itself and that are specific to the website visited or used. These are used, for example, to make our services work properly.
Third-party cookies
Indirect cookies or third-party cookies are, as the name suggests, cookies managed and placed by a third party and therefore not by Biolectric. These cookies allow certain data from your visit to our website to be sent to third parties. These may include cookies from social media, such as Facebook, Youtube and LinkedIn, where the cookies help integrate social networking sites on our website via plug-ins. Those third parties may then collect data through our website. Biolectric has no control over what these third parties do with the cookies. If you want more info on this, it is best to check the statements these third parties make on their own websites.
Biolectric uses cookies to improve your user experience and to make our online services work better. In addition, cookies are also used to map your browsing behaviour. These statistical results allow us to improve our website.
Based on the retention period of cookies, we distinguish between temporary cookies and permanent cookies.
Temporary cookies
Temporary cookies are only stored temporarily in your browser or application. Once you close your browser or the application, those cookies are deleted.
Permanent cookies
Permanent cookies remain on your computer or mobile device even if you close the browser or application. Persistent cookies allow you to be recognised during subsequent visits to the website or application. Permanent cookies remain on your device until their expiry date is reached, until a new cookie is installed, or until you delete them in your browser settings or the settings of your application or mobile device.
Types of cookies and their objectives
Different types of cookies are set through our website. These can be grouped into several categories shown below, based on the purpose for which they are implemented.
Functional cookies
Necessary or essential cookies are technical cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Use of these cookies invokes our legitimate interest and therefore does not require consent. Therefore, these cookies cannot be disabled.
Statistical cookies (or analytical cookies)
These cookies are used to collect information about how visitors use our website. This is done with the aim of improving the content of our websites, further adapting them to the needs of visitors and increasing the ease of use of our websites. No identifiable personal data is collected in the process. These cookies are only set if you have given your consent in advance.
Social media and marketing cookies
Social Media cookies allow you to connect to social networks and share content from our website on social media. In addition, they also help include you in a certain online audience. Marketing cookies collect information about your browsing behaviour to also build a profile to subsequently show you, for instance, targeted ads and marketing campaigns, to measure and improve the relevance of displayed ads. These cookies are only set if you have given your consent in advance.
How can I manage the use of cookies through Biolectric's website?
When you visit our website for the first time, you will be given the option to accept or reject certain cookies. On your next website visit, this adjustment will be taken as a starting point.
The way to disable cookies is through your browser settings. These settings are different for each browser. The links below explain how to do this.
Microsoft Edge
Google Chrome
Firefox
Safari
Keep in mind that disabling cookies may result in certain graphical elements or applications on the website working less well. Biolectric makes every effort to ensure the proper functioning of the website. However, certain elements of the website require the use of cookies.
Questions and complaints
You have the right to access, rectify, limit and delete personal data. In addition, you have the right to object to processing of personal data and the right to data portability. If you still have additional questions/complaints around our use of cookies, you can do so by emailing info@biolectric.be. To prevent misuse, we ask you to provide adequate identification when doing so. When it comes to accessing personal data linked to a cookie, we ask you to send a copy of the cookie in question. Finally, you have the right to complain to the Data Protection Authority.
Changes to the cookie statement
This cookie statement is subject to change, in function of evolutions in legislation or in the context of our services. Of course, we will let you know when there are important changes and ask your permission if necessary.
