Cookie Policy
Introduction
This policy explains how the Federal Public Service uses cookies and similar technologies on its official website. By using this site, you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored by your web browser when you visit a website. Cookies allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as language, font size and other display preferences) over a period of time, so you don't have to re-enter them each time you visit or browse the site.
Types of Cookies Used
1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of the site. They enable you to navigate the site and use its essential features. Without these cookies, some parts of the site would not work properly.
- Session cookies: Allow you to keep your session active while you browse.
- Security cookies: Protect against malicious attacks and ensure the security of your data.
2. Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember your choices (such as your preferred language) and provide enhanced and more personalized features.
- Language cookies: Remember your language choice for future visits.
3. Analytics Cookies
This site does not currently use analytics cookies to track your browsing behavior. If we decide to implement them in the future, we will inform you and request your explicit consent.
Specific Cookies Used on This Site
The Federal Public Service website uses the following cookies:
PHPSESSID
- Purpose: Keeps your session active during your visit to the site.
- Type: Strictly necessary cookie
- Duration: Session (deleted when browser is closed)
Language preference cookie
- Purpose: Remembers your language choice (FR, EN, DE or NL).
- Type: Functional cookie
- Duration: Session (deleted when browser is closed)
Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in several ways:
- Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies and set preferences for certain websites.
- Deleting cookies: You can delete all cookies already stored on your computer. The procedure varies depending on the browser used.
- Blocking cookies: You can configure your browser to block all cookies or only third-party cookies.
Warning: Disabling strictly necessary cookies may affect the operation of the site and limit your access to certain features.
Third-Party Cookies
This site does not currently use third-party cookies. We do not share your browsing data with advertisers or business partners. If this changes, we will update this policy and inform you.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal or regulatory reasons. The date of last update will always be indicated at the bottom of this page.