ALTERNATIV WORKSPACE SOLUTIONS NV/SA
1. Applicability
This Cookie Policy applies to the use of cookies and other tracking technologies on www.alternativ.be (the “Website”), a website of ALTERNATIV WORKSPACE SOLUTIONS NV/SA, established in 1050 Ixelles (Brussels), Zomerstraat 15 and with BCE-number 0423.408.859 (hereinafter referred to as “A.W.S”, “We”, “Us” or “Our”).
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored in the browser directory or program data subfolder of a computer when a website is visited. Cookies are used to allow websites to function, to keep track of the actions of the website’s visitors, to store login data, etc.
There are different types of cookies that can be distinguished according to their origin, function and life span.
- First party cookies are cookies placed by the website currently being visited by the user, while third party cookies are placed by a website other than the one being visited (e.g., for the functionality of the exchanges on the website).
- Essential cookies allow users to navigate on a website and use its features. These cookies are necessary for the website to work and cannot be disabled.
- Functional cookies enhance the user friendliness of a website by remembering your choices (e.g., language preferences, region, login). These cookies are necessary for a number of functionalities of the website and cannot be disabled.
- Analytical cookies collect data on the use of a website (pages visited, average duration of the visit…) in order to improve its functioning.
- Targeting/advertising cookies are used for displaying personalized advertising messages.
- Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when the browser is closed. Permanent cookies, on the other hand, remain on the user’s device until they are deleted by the user or until they are deleted by the browser after the duration specified in the cookie.
More information on the types of cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org.
3. Which cookies do We use and why?
| FUNCTIONAL COOKIES | ||||
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Cookie type | Storage period |
| Cloudflare | __cfduid | The cookie “__cfduid” is set by Cloudflare. The cookie is used to identify reliable web traffic and minimizes the blocking of legitimate users. The “_cfduid” cookie collects and anonymizes IP addresses of end users so they cannot be identified personally. https://support.cloudflare.com/hc/en-us/articles/200170156-Understanding-the-Cloudflare-Cookies Headquartered in the United States, the data stored by Cloudflare may be transferred outside the European Union. For more information on this subject: www.cloudflare.com/gdpr/introduction/ www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/ | Third party cookie | 30 days |
| uuid | uuid | Assigns a random value to a Website visitor for identification purposes. The system uses this cookie to identify whether the user has closed the notifications on the webpages and, if so, which ones. | First party cookie | 1 year 19 days 29 minutes |
| ANALYTICAL COOKIES | ||||
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Cookie type | Storage period |
| Send In blue | sib_cuid | The cookie “sib_cuid” is used to check whether marketing e-mails are opened by the recipient, whether the links in the e-mails are clicked through and whether the e-mails are forwarded. Only the e-mail address of the identified contacts is collected and stored (on a server in France). | First party cookie | 1 year |
| TARGETING/ADVERTISING COOKIES | ||||
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Cookie type | Storage period |
| Google Analytics | gtag.js __utma __utmb __utmc __utmt __utmz _ga _gat | Google service for the collection and detailed display of the Website statistics. The purpose of this service is to give the webmaster a clear picture of, among other things, visitor flows, traffic sources and page views. On the basis of this information, a webmaster can deactivate advertising campaigns or adapt parts of the Website to the behavior of the visitor, as necessary. https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/6004245 Generic Site Tag – JavaScript framework used to add Google tags directly to web pages. Keeps track of how the user visits the Website, in order to improve services and online portals. This cookie is used to distinguish between a user and a session. Keeps track of how the user visits the Website, in order to improve services and online portals. This cookie is used to evaluate a new or returning visitor. Keeps track of how the user visits the Website, in order to improve services and online portals. This cookie is used to evaluate a new or returning visitor. Keeps track of how the user visits the Website, in order to improving services and online portals. This cookie keeps track of how quickly a request is processed. Keeps track of how the user visits the Website, in order to improve services and online portals. This cookie keeps track of traffic origin and campaign data. Keeps track of how the user visits the Website, in order to improve services and online portals. This cookie is used to track the client identifier. Keeps track of how the user visits the Website, in order to improve services and online portals. This cookie is used for the anonymous tracking of visitors. | First party cookies | 2 years 30 min session 10 minutes 6 months 2 years 1 hour |
| OTHER COOKIES | ||||
| Cookie | Name | Purpose | Cookie type | Storage period |
| Tarteaucitron | tarteaucitron | Tarteaucitron.js is a light open-source script implemented on the Website to give the visitor the choice to accept or reject certain cookies separately. The cookie itself is intended to remember the visitor’s cookies choice. | Third party cookie | Up to 13 months |
In addition, We use other tracking technologies in combination with cookies, subject to your consent.
| Name | Cookies set via Facebook Pixel | Purpose | Type | Storage period |
| Facebook Pixel | Datr fr reg_ext_ref reg_fb_gate reg_fb_ref sb wd x-src | The Facebook pixel is an analytical tool that enables us to measure the effectiveness of advertisements and to gain insight into the actions that people perform on Our Website. This pixel permits Facebook to place cookies in the visitor’s browser when the Website is visited. A pixel is not a button or icon on the Website, but a dot on the screen that is invisible to the naked eye. The Facebook pixel is a piece of software code designed by Facebook, which automatically establishes a connection between the visitor’s internet browser and Facebook’s servers, as soon as the visitor loads a web page containing this pixel. www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/ Fraud prevention. Enables ad display or retargeting. Keeps the source reference to Facebook up to date. Keeps track of the first visited Facebook page. Keeps track of the last visited Facebook page. Saves browser data. Determines the screen resolution. Measures the conversion rate. This anonymous information is used to determine the value of an advertising partner. | Pixel Third party cookies | 2 years 3 months session session session 2 years 1 week 1 year |
4. How can you manage cookies?
You can manage cookies via Our cookie tool that appears when you open the homepage of the Website (via Tarteaucitron, see above).
Most browsers automatically accept cookies. You can set your browser to warn you before a cookie is placed or to refuse cookies. More information on how to set your browser can be found via the ‘Help’ button on your browser, at http://www.allaboutcookies.org/manage-cookies/ or via the links below:
| Firefox | Chrome | Safari | Internet Explorer |
| Firefox (mobile) | Chrome (mobile) | Safari (mobile) | Microsoft Edge |
Rejecting cookies may affect your use of the Website.
If you use different devices to visit the Website, please ensure that your cookie preference is set on the browser of each device.
In addition, you can choose on the following sites from which companies you no longer wish to receive cookies: http://optout.aboutads.info/?c=2&lang=EN and http://www.youronlinechoices.com/.
5. More information in Our Privacy policy
More information on your rights and the processing of your personal data can be found in our Privacy Statement.