Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit it. Cookies enable basic functionality, help us keep the site secure, remember your preferences, and improve your experience. Similar technologies (such as pixels, local storage, SDKs) are also covered in this policy.

By who sets the cookies

  • First-party cookies: set by our domain to deliver our services.
  • Third-party cookies: set by trusted providers (e.g., analytics) to support specific features.

By duration

  • Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: Remain until they expire or you delete them.

By purpose

Strictly necessary

Required for core site functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Performance

Help us understand site usage to improve speed and user experience.

Functional

Enable enhanced features and personalisation, such as remembering choices.

Analytics

Provide aggregated insights into traffic and user behaviour across our pages.

Advertising

Used to deliver more relevant ads and measure campaign effectiveness.

Why we use cookies

  • To provide a secure, reliable website that works as expected.
  • To remember your settings and preferences (e.g., language).
  • To analyse performance so we can improve our content and navigation.
  • To measure the effectiveness of our communications and campaigns.

Legal basis: Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a secure and functional website. All other cookies are used based on your consent.

How to manage cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. If you disable certain cookies, some parts of the site may not function properly.

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.

Firefox

Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.

Safari

Settings/Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data.

You can also delete cookies from your device or set your browser to notify you before a cookie is stored.

Third-party cookies and similar technologies

We may use third-party services (for example, analytics providers) that set cookies to help us understand how the site is used or to enable specific features. These providers may process data in accordance with their own policies.

Where applicable, data may be processed outside your jurisdiction. We take steps to ensure appropriate safeguards are in place for such transfers.

List of cookies we use

This table describes the main cookies used on our site. We review and update it regularly.

Name Category Purpose Provider Expiry Type
PHPSESSID Strictly necessary Maintains session state across requests. www.e-nitiative.be Session First-party, Session
_ga Analytics Google Analytics identifier for usage metrics. google.com 13 months from last visit Third-party, Persistent
cookie_consent Functional Stores your cookie preferences. www.e-nitiative.be 1 year First-party, Persistent
lang Functional Stores your language preference. www.e-nitiative.be 6 months First-party, Persistent

Note: The names, providers, and durations may change as our services evolve. We strive to keep this list accurate and up to date.

Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will post the updated version with a new “Last updated” date.

Questions?

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us

European Computer Services SRL/BV

Rue Emile Féron 168, 1060 Brussels, Belgium