Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and enabling certain website functions.

2. How We Use Cookies

AMBI-CARE (ASBL/VZW) uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Cookies: Required for the website to function properly
• Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
• Functional Cookies: Remember your preferences and settings
• Marketing Cookies: Used to deliver relevant advertisements

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They include:

• Session cookies for navigation
• Security cookies for form protection
• Load balancing cookies

3.2 Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and website performance
• Google Tag Manager: Manages tracking codes and tags
• Duration: Up to 2 years

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality:

• Language preferences
• Accessibility settings
• User interface preferences

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Used for advertising and social media integration:

• Facebook Pixel: Tracks conversions and enables remarketing
• Google Ads: Conversion tracking and remarketing
• Social Media: Integration with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn

4. Third-Party Cookies

Our website may contain cookies from third-party services:

• Google Services: Analytics, Maps, Fonts
• Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn
• Payment Processors: Stripe, PayPal (if applicable)

5. Cookie Duration

Cookie Type	Duration	Purpose
Essential Cookies	Session	Website functionality
Analytics Cookies	Up to 2 years	Website analytics
Functional Cookies	Up to 1 year	User preferences
Marketing Cookies	Up to 1 year	Advertising and remarketing

6. Your Cookie Choices

You can control cookies through:

• Cookie Banner: Accept or decline cookies when you first visit
• Browser Settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies
• Opt-out Links: Use provided opt-out mechanisms for specific services

7. Browser Settings

You can manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not work properly:

• Forms may not function correctly
• Your preferences may not be saved
• Some content may not display properly
• Analytics data will not be collected

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website
• Updating the "Last updated" date
• Sending email notifications for significant changes

10. Contact Information

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

11. Legal Basis

Our use of cookies is based on:

• Consent: For non-essential cookies (GDPR Article 6(1)(a))
• Legitimate Interest: For essential cookies (GDPR Article 6(1)(f))
• Contract Performance: For cookies necessary for service delivery

12. Data Protection

We are committed to protecting your privacy and personal data. Our use of cookies complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
• ePrivacy Directive (Cookie Law)
• Belgian Data Protection Act