COOKIE POLICY SPUNTINI NV

 Latest version: June 2023

SPUNTINI (as defined below) uses cookies to improve the user experience of the "Website" (i.e. https://www.spuntini.be/). This policy will provide you with the necessary information regarding SPUNTINI's use of cookies ("Cookie Policy"). Please read this Cookie Policy carefully, together with our Privacy Policy.

1  Responsible cookies

Legal entity	SPUNTINI NV (“SPUNTINI”)
Address	Nijverheidslaan 70, 8540 Deerlijk (Belgium)
VAT Number:	BE-0431.898.834

To access our legal documents, please visit the Website.

2  What are cookies?

Cookies, also known as 'HTTP cookies', 'web cookies' or 'browser cookies', are small text files that are sent to and stored on your computer or mobile device when you use a Website or mobile application. If you later use the same Website, the data stored on your device may be retrieved by the Website to inform the Website of your last actions on the Website.
Cookies are designed as a reliable mechanism for Websites to remember the status of the Website or the previous activity of a specific user. They help us optimise your visit on the Website, remember technical choices (language choice, newsletter, etc.) and offer relevant services and promotions.
If you wish to use our the full potential of our Website, SPUNTINI recommends that you accept all cookies (see Section 5 on how to turn cookies on and off).

3  What types of cookies may be used by SPUNTINI?

There are different types of cookies, based on their (i) duration, (ii) origin and (iii) processing purpose:

Based on duration
Session cookies:	these cookies make it possible to simplify and link a user's actions during a browser session. A browser session starts when a user opens the browser window and ends when the user closes the browser window. Session cookies are placed temporarily. Once you close the browser, all session cookies are deleted. Most functional cookies are session cookies;
Permanent cookies:	these cookies remain on your hard drive until you delete them or until your browser does, depending on the cookie's expiry date;
Based on origin
Proprietary cookies:	these cookies are set by the owner of the visited Website;
Third party cookies:	these cookies are set by a different domain name than that of the Website visited by the user. If a user visits a Website and a third party places a cookie through that Website, this should be considered a third-party cookie (e.g. cookies placed by Google, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook);
Based on processing purpose
Strictly necessary cookies:	these cookies are necessary for the use of the Website and therefore cannot be disabled;
Functional cookies:	these cookies allow the Website to improve functionality and personalisation based on your actions on the Website. They may be set by SPUNTINI or third parties whose services are added to this Website;
Analytical cookies:	these cookies allow us to perform analytics by counting Website visits and how these visits originate, so that SPUNTINI can measure and improve the performance of the Website. They may be placed by SPUNTINI or third parties, which help SPUNTINI find out which web pages are most and least popular and how visitors use the Website;
Targeting cookies:	these cookies track your online activity to allow advertising partners to deliver more relevant ads or limit the number of times you see the same ads. If you do not accept these cookies, you will receive less targeted ads.

4  Overview of cookies used by SPUNTINI on the Website

Strictly Necessary Cookies
Name	Type	Origin	Description	Storage period
bscookie	HTTP	linkedin.com	This cookie is used to identify the visitor through an application and allows the visitor to log in via LinkedIn account.	1 year
li_gc	HTTP	linkedin.com	Stores the state of permission for this Website.	180 days
test_cookie	HTTP	doubleclick.net	Used to check whether user's browser supports cookies.	1 day
FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
Name	Type	Origin	Description	Storage period
lidc	HTTP	linkedin.com	Records which server cluster the user is serving. This is used in the context of "load balancing" to optimise the user experience.	1 day
ypsession	HTTP	yumpu.com	Stores a unique ID for each chat box session. This allows Website customer service to identify previous problems and contact person from customer service with whom visitor had contact regarding these previous problems.	30 days
yumpu_slc	HTTP	yumpu.com	This cookie determines the visitor's language and country settings. This allows us to display the most relevant content in that region and language.	7 days

ANALYTICAL COOKIES
Name	Type	Origin	Description	Storage Period
_utma	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Tracks how many times the user has visited a Website and on what date the first and last visit occurred. Used by Google Analytics.	2 years
_utmb	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Records exact time when the user accessed the Website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a Website visit.	1 day
_utmc	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Records exact time when the user left the Website. Used by Google Analytics to calculate the duration of a Website visit.	Session
_utmt	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Used to increase the speed of requests to the server.	1 day
_utmv	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Stores user-specific tracking parameters for use in Google Analytics.	Session
_utmz	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Collects which Website the user came from, which search engine was used, which link was clicked on and which search term was used. Used by Google Analytics.	6 months
_ga	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Records a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website.	2 years
_ga	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Records a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website.	2 years
_ga#	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the Website, as well as the date of the first and most recent visit.	2 years
_ga#	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the Website, as well as the date of the first and most recent visit.	2 years
_gat	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Used by Google Analytics to drive up the volume of requests.	1 day
_gid	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Records a unique ID used to generate statistical data on how visitors use the Website.	1 day
_hjAbsikuteSessionInProgress	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Counts how many times the Website is visited per day by different visitors. This is done by assigning an ID to a visitor so that no visitor is registered twice.	1 day
_hjFirstSeen	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	This cookie records whether the visitor has already visited the Website in the past or is a new visitor.	1 day
_hjIncludeInSessionSample_#	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Collects statistics about a user's Website visits, average time spent on the Website and which pages were viewed.	1 day
_hjSession_#	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Collects statistics about a user's Website visits, average time spent on the Website and which pages were viewed.	1 day
_hjSessionUser_#	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Collects statistics about a user's Website visits, average time spent on the Website and which pages were viewed.	1 year
_hjTLDTest	HTTP	SPUNTINI.be	Records statistical data about users' behaviour on the Website. Used for internal analysis by the Website administrator.	Session
AnalyticsSyncHistory	HTTP	Linkedin.com	Used in connection with synchronisation of data for third-party analysis services.	30 days
ln_or	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Records statistical data about users' behaviour on the Website. Used for internal analysis by the Website administrator.	1 day
p.gif	Pixel	Typekit.net	Records which different fonts are used for internal analysis. This cookie does not record visitor data.	Session
r/_utm.gif	Pixel	Google-analytics.com	/	Session
TARGETING COOKIES
Name	Type	Origin	Description	Storage Period
_fbp	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Used by Facebook to provide a range of advertising products, such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers.	3 months
_gcl_au	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Used by Google AdSense to experiment with ad efficiency throughout the Website using Google services.	3 months
_uetsid	HTML	Bing.com	Used to track visitors across different Websites so that the most relevant ads can be placed, based on user preferences.	Persistent
_uetsid	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Used to track visitors across different Websites so that the most relevant ads can be served, based on user preferences. Prevents user from seeing the same ads too often.	1 day
_uetsid_exp	HTML	Bing.com	Contains the expiry date for the cookie with the same name.	Persistent
_uetvid	HTML	Bing.com	Used to track visitors across different Websites so that the most relevant ads can be placed, based on user preferences.	Persistent
_uetvid	HTTP	Yumpu.com	Used to track visitors across different Websites so that the most relevant ads can be placed, based on user preferences.	1 year
_uetvid_exp	HTML	Bing.com	Contains the expiry date for the cookie with the same name.	Persistent
ads/ga-audiences	Pixel	Google.com	Used to detect whether a user's goal is to leave the Website based on cursor movements. This allows the Website to trigger certain pop-ups to keep the user on Website or convert to a customer.	Session
ads/gga-audiences	Pixel	Google.ie	Used to detect whether a user's goal is to leave the Website based on cursor movements. This allows the Website to trigger certain pop-ups to keep the user on Website or convert to a customer.	Session
bcookie	HTTP	linkedin.com	Used by LinkedIn to track usage of services integrated into LinkedIn.	1 year
MUID	HTTP	Bing.com	Widely used by Microsoft as a unique user ID. This cookie allows user tracking by synchronising the ID across Microsoft domains.	1 year
UserMatchHistory	HTTP	linkedin.com	Ensures user browsing security by preventing the faking of cross-Website requests. This cookie is essential for the security of the Website and the visitor.	30 days

5  Managing and disabling cookies

Your cookie preferences

When you visit our Website for the first time, you will be asked via our cookie banner you will be asked whether you agree to the use of not strictly necessary cookies. You have the option to consult this Cookie Policy before doing so.
Please note that restricting or blocking cookies may have a negative impact on the user experience of the Website.

Via browser settings

You can adjust your browser settings to refuse and/or delete some cookies already installed on your computer or mobile device. There are several ways to prevent the storage of cookies. Please visit the Website of the different browsers if you want more information on how to block the storage of cookies. Below are these Websites of the most commonly used browsers:

Chrome	Firefox
Safari	Microsoft Edge

If you opt to delete all cookies, you will probably have to re-enter all usernames and passwords on the Websites you visit, where passwords were previously stored for you. As already mentioned, cookies have benefits for your web browsing experience.

More information?

If you would like more information about cookies, please consult the following Website: What are cookies? | Cookies & You (cookiesandyou.com). This Website provides more information about cookies, tells in detail how to delete them and shows you how to allow known Websites to store cookies on your device.

6  Update

SPUNTINI may amend this Cookie Policy if deemed necessary in order to enable the use of new / different cookies, technological changes, to adapt to new sector practices and legal or legislative developments. All amendments to the Cookie Policy will be published on the Website.
When new version of the Cookie Policy is published on SPUNTINI's Website, the publication date of the most recent version will be displayed in the top left-hand corner.
Once an updated Cookie Policy is implemented, your consent regarding the use of cookies will be requested again via our cookie banner.

7  Complaints?

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority (i.e. the Belgian Data Protection Authority or the data protection authority of (i) your place of residence or (ii) your place of work) if you believe that the processing of your personal data is in breach of Privacy Law. You may send an e-mail to the Belgian Data Protection Authority at contact@apd-gba.be or any other e-mail address provided by the Belgian Data Protection Authority (http://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be/burger/acties/contact).

8  Contact

If you require any further information or wish to comment, please contact SPUNTINI at:

• Via e-mail: info@spuntini.be