Use of cookies

  1. What are cookies?

    A cookie is a small text file that can be stored on your computer when you visit a website. It stores information such as your language preference for the website. The next time you visit the website, the cookie is sent back to the website. The website is then able to recognise your browser and remember your language preference, for example.

    There are two main categories of cookies:

    1. Internal cookies, which are specific to the Sigedis website and can only be read by Sigedis..  
    2. External or third-party cookies, which are stored and read by external services (e.g. Google, Facebook, etc.).

  2. What cookies are used at sigedis.be?

    A list is given below of the cookies we use, together with an explanation of their purpose and their expiry time.

      1. Essential cookies

        Essential and functional cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and therefore cannot be refused. These cookies are placed as soon as you visit the website.

        Cookie name Purpose Expiry time
        BIGipServerF2W-... Assigns a server to process requests from the same user. Until the end of the session
        JSESSIONID Used to maintain the user session on the site, in particular for contact forms. Until the end of the session
        TS01448b0 (characters after TS... vary) Assigns a server to process requests from the same user. Until the end of the session
        PHPSESSIONID Protects the subscription module for email notifications of web threats. Until the end of the session
        Cda4047f0002d27d62… (name varies from user to user) Assigne à un serveur le traitement des requêtes d’un même utilisateur. Until the end of the session
      2. Cookies fonctionnels

        You may not refuse these cookies if you wish to visit our website, but they are only placed after a choice has been made regarding the installation of cookies.

        Cookie name Purpose Expiry time
        language The next time you visit the site, you will automatically end up on the home page in the chosen language. 6 months
        TS01448b0 (characters after TS... vary) Quickly checks if JavaScript is available. Until the end of a session
        fedconsent Saves the choice made from the cookie pop-up. 90 days
        Orejime Lets the website know whether or not you wish to accept cookies. 90 days
      3. Analytical cookies

        Les cookies ci-dessous ne seront mis en place que si vous acceptez les cookies analytiques.

        Cookie name Purpose Expiry time
        _pk_id Website visitor number analysis 13 months
        _pk_ref Website visitor number analysis 6 months
        _pk_ses Website visitor number analysis 30 minutes

  3. Third-party cookies

    Some of our pages display content from external providers such as YouTube, Facebook or LinkedIn.

    To view this third-party content, you must first accept their specific terms and conditions. This also includes their cookie policies, over which we have no control.

    If you do not view this content, no third-party cookies will be placed on your device.

    External providers on the Sigedis website

    YouTube

    Google Maps

    Facebook

    LinkedIn

    Sigedis has no control over these external services. Providers can change their terms of use, the purpose and use of cookies, etc. at any time.

  4. How do I see what cookies have been placed on my device and how do I delete them?

    If you want to find out what cookies have been placed on your device or if you want to delete them, you can use a setting in your browser to do so. You can find more information on how to do this via the links below.

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