Article 1. Subject

This cookie policy has been drafted by the Flemish Veterinary Association V.Z.W., hereinafter referred to as EXPOVET, with its registered office at 9820 Merelbeke - Melle, Salisburylaan 133, with company number BE 0458.806.337, responsible for the following website: https://www.expovet.be.

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EXPOVET strives to provide you with an optimal user experience and wishes to inform you through this cookie policy about what cookies are, how we use cookies on our website, what types of cookies we use, what information is collected, how this information is used, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.

 

Our privacy policy on the website contains detailed information about how we use, store, and secure your personal data obtained through cookies.

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Article 2. What is a cookie?

The EXPOVET website uses cookies.

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Cookies are small text files with data that a website (when you visit it) wants to store on your device in order to remember information about you, such as your language preference or login details. These cookies are set by us and are called first-party cookies. In addition, we also use third-party cookies.

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Article 3. What types of cookies exist?

3.1. Strictly necessary cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled. These cookies are usually only set in response to an action taken by you, such as logging into the website or filling out a form. You can configure your browser to block these cookies or to alert you about them, but certain parts of the website may then not function properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

 

3.2. Analytical cookies

Analytical cookies are used to analyze and improve the performance of our website by allowing us to count visitors and track their origin, understand which pages are most visited, and analyze visitor behavior on the site. These cookies may collect personal data, but this is not necessarily the case. They may also only collect aggregated and anonymized data.

 

3.3. Functional cookies

These cookies enable the website to offer additional functionalities and personalized settings. Without these cookies, certain services on the website may not function properly. For example, the website remembers the user’s language preference or location, allowing us to personalize your visit. These data may also be collected on an anonymized basis.

 

3.4. Targeting cookies

These cookies are typically used for marketing purposes and serve to track user browsing behavior.

 

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Article 4. What cookies does EXPOVET use, for what purpose, and what is their validity period?

EXPOVET uses strictly necessary and targeting cookies.

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Cookies with purely technical functionality ensure that the website operates correctly and that your preferences are remembered. These cookies are also used to optimize the website. Additionally, we place cookies that track your browsing behavior so that we can offer tailored content and advertisements. During your first visit to our website, we informed you about these cookies and requested your consent. You can opt out of cookies by configuring your browser to no longer store cookies. Additionally, you can delete all previously stored information via your browser settings.

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EXPOVET uses the following targeting cookies in addition to necessary cookies:

 

NAME: svSession
PROVIDER: www.expovet.be
TYPE: First-party
VALIDITY PERIOD: 1 year 1 month

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Article 5. How can you manage cookies?

Upon your first visit to our website, you will be asked to accept our cookies and set your preferences. You can manage your preferences at any time afterward.

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You can refuse the installation of cookies via your browser settings. More information on how to disable cookies or manage your cookie settings for your browser can be found in the following list:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en

• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences

• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/delete-and-manage-cookies-168dab11-0753-043d-7c16-ede5947fc64d

• Safari (iOS): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265

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If you refuse certain cookies, some parts of our website may not function properly.

 

 

Article 6: Your rights

We refer you to Article 9 of our privacy policy, which provides a detailed overview of your rights, including the right of access, the right to rectification, the right to restriction, the right to erasure, the right to object, the right to withdraw your consent, the right to object to automated decisions, and the right to file a complaint.

 

If you have any questions regarding this cookie policy or wish to exercise your rights, you can contact the Flemish Veterinary Association V.Z.W. via email at expovet@gmail.com or by mail at Flemish Veterinary Association V.Z.W., Salisburylaan 133, 9820 Merelbeke - Melle. When making such a request, you must always include a copy of an identification document.

 

 

Article 7: Changes

We reserve the right to update this cookie policy as necessary.

Any changes will be communicated to users.

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Last updated version: 02/20/2025