Cookie policy

In order to better tailor our website to your needs and preferences, Vlevy uses cookies. You have the option to refuse cookies. In that case, we would like to point out that certain parts of our website may not function properly. It is also possible that you will no longer have access to certain services that we offer on our website. Please see below for more information about cookies in the form of a simple Q&A structure.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a text file that is left in the web browser of your computer or mobile device - such as your Smartphone, iPhone, iPad and the like - by the server of the website that you are currently consulting. A cookie contains a code that can only be read by the server that placed it there. The server therefore has no access to other information that is located on your computer or mobile device.

How is a cookie file structured?

A cookie file consists of:

  • The name of the server that placed the cookie file
  • An expiration date is given
  • A unique number code

What is the use of a cookie?

Cookies are used to ensure an optimal browsing experience for you as a visitor of one of our websites. This among other things to allow you to navigate faster and easier between the different parts of the website or by adapting the content of our site to your personal preferences e.g. language preference.

Where can I find these cookies?

Cookies are placed in a separate folder of your browser on your computer or mobile device.

What is a 'Session cookie'?

This cookie's function is to recognize your browser during the visit to our websites.

What is a 'Permanent cookie'?

This cookie's function is to recognize your browser during repeated visits to our websites.

What cookies are necessary?

You will get the impression that certain parts of our websites do not function properly or at all if you were to disable the necessary cookies. Vlevy uses such cookies, for example, when filling out contact forms or to allow you to participate in discussions on our blogs. Vlevy uses 'necessary' cookies when you wish to log in to your personal account. These cookies allow us to securely verify your identity in order to provide access to the personal information you provided.

What are 'functional cookies'?

As the word itself implies, these cookies ensure that our websites function optimally so that you may experience a pleasant and personal visit to our websites. Vlevy uses 'Functional cookies' to 'remember' your personal preferences and to avoid repetitive communication during repeated visits, for example when participating in a promotion.

What are 'Performance cookies'?

Vlevy uses 'Performance cookies' to determine how you use our websites with a view to adjusting and improving the content and ease of use of our websites. For example, tracking the number of visitors per page or the most common language in which the website is visited.

What are 'Third Party cookies'?

These are cookies originating from advertisements placed on the Vlevy websites by third parties. This with the aim of being able to adapt the advertisements and/or the content of the advertisements to your personal preferences. You will only see these cookies if you have not disabled them. When using third party cookies, neither Vlevy, nor the advertisers (third parties) have access to your personal information.

What is "Embedded content"?

Vlevy may refer to other websites on its websites via a clickable link. This redirects you to a website of another organization. It is possible that the website to which you are redirected also uses cookies. Vlevy advises you to consult the conditions of use of the relevant organization, stated on their own website, to inform you about their privacy and cookie policy.

How can I manage cookies?

You manage cookies yourself. You can adjust the settings of your browser to your personal preferences. You can always delete already installed cookies and refuse new cookies by adjusting your browser settings.

Google Analytics Cookies

This website uses Google Analytics, one of the best known and most trusted solutions for analytical data collection on the internet. This helps us understand how you use the website in a way that allows us to make improvements. These cookies can, for example, keep track of the time you spend on our website and the pages you visit.

For more information about Google Analytics you can visit the official page.

 

Social Media cookies

This website uses social media buttons and/or plug-ins with which you can connect to your social networks in different ways. Your social networks, including Facebook and LinkedIn, will place cookies via our website that can be used to improve your profile on their site or to contribute to the data they keep for various purposes as stated in the respective privacy policies.