1. About Cookies
Cookies are small data files that are downloaded to your device when you visit our website.
Cookies are used by websites for many practical reasons and are in no way harmful. In fact, they are designed to make your online experience more enjoyable.
Some are necessary for the site to function. Others are used for statistical purposes to help us provide you with a more enjoyable visit. There are different types of cookies. This site uses technical, tracking and third-party cookies.
Useful information on the technical aspects of cookies can be found at:http://www.allaboutcookies.org
2. What types of cookies are used?
A cookie can be classified according to its lifetime, its purpose and the domain to which it belongs.
By lifetime, a cookie is either:
- A session cookie that is deleted when the user closes the browser
- Persistent cookie that remains on the user’s computer/device for a predefined period of time.
We use 3 types of cookies:
- necessary cookies – cookies that enable the technical operation of the site and its functionality;
- analytical / performance cookies – cookies that collect data about the performance of the website and how you use our website. These cookies allow us to improve the functioning of the website;
- feature cookies – cookies that enable the website to remember choices you make (such as your language) and to provide enhanced or personalized features.
3. Cookies used on this site
An overview of the cookies used on this site is set in the following table:
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 2 years |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate. | 1 minute |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Used to distinguish users. | 1 day |
| cookie-agreed | ULB-Coopération | This cookie is set when the visitor agrees to the cookie consent. | 360 |
4. Cookie configuration settings
Cookie settings may vary from browser to browser. Consult your browser’s “Help” menu to learn how to change your cookie preferences.
Information on how to manage cookies in each browser is available at the following addresses: