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Cookie policy

1. Purpose of this policy

The International Academy of Osteopathy VZW (hereinafter “IAO”, “we” or “us”) is a non-profit organization under Belgian law, with its registered office at Bollebergen 2B, 9052 Ghent, Belgium, registered under company number 0459.285.397.

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website www.osteopathie.eu (hereinafter: “the Website”). This policy informs you about:

  • which cookies we use,
  • why we use them,
  • how you can manage your preferences.

This policy must be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit a website. They improve your user experience by remembering information such as your preferred language or login status.

Cookies can be categorized as follows:

By duration:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser.
  • Persistent cookies: stored for a set period of time.

By origin:

  • First-party cookies: placed by us.
  • Third-party cookies: placed by third parties, such as Google or Facebook.

By purpose:

  • See Section 4.

The use of cookies is subject to both the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – EU 2016/679) and the Belgian Law of 13 June 2005 on electronic communications.

3. Social media plug-ins and pixels

In addition to cookies, we also use:

a. Social media plug-ins

These plug-ins (e.g., Facebook, LinkedIn) allow content sharing or identifying users through their social media profiles. They may collect data such as your IP address, browser details, and interactions with the plug-in. More information can be found in the privacy policies of the respective platforms.

b. Pixels (e.g., Facebook Pixel)

A pixel is a code snippet on our Website that helps us analyze visitor behavior and optimize advertising campaigns. Pixels also enable remarketing (targeted ads based on previous website visits). More info on Facebook Pixel: see Meta’s Privacy Policy.

4. What types of cookies do we use and why?

Type Purpose Legal basis
Necessary cookies Essential for the Website’s functioning (e.g., session management). Legitimate interest
Functional cookies Improve the user experience (e.g., remember language preferences). Consent
Analytical cookies Help us analyze Website usage (e.g., via Google Analytics 4). Consent
Advertising/tracking cookies Used for personalized ads and remarketing (e.g., via Facebook or Google). Consent

5. Overview of the cookies we use

Type Cookie Origin Retention period Purpose
Necessary JSESSIONID IAO Session Manages user session
Necessary JwStickySession IAO 30 days Tracks session status
Necessary JwUnsafe IAO 7 days Identifies user role
Analytical _ga, _ga_* Google 14 months Analyzes website usage (Google Analytics 4)
Analytical _gid Google 24 hours Statistical reporting
Advertising _fbp Meta/Facebook 3 months Remarketing via Facebook
Advertising IDE, DSID Google Ads 13 months Personalized advertising
Advertising sb, xs, datr, oo Meta/Facebook 13 months–5 years Verification, targeting and user behavior analysis6. Hoe cookies beheren of verwijderen?

6. How to manage or delete cookies?

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. You can:

  • delete cookies automatically or manually,
  • block them by type,
  • receive a notification when cookies are stored.

Instructions for major browsers:

  • Chrome: support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Firefox: support.mozilla.org/nl/kb/cookies-in-en-uitschakelen
  • Safari: support.apple.com/nl-be/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
  • Microsoft Edge: support.microsoft.com/nl-be/microsoft-edge

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the Website.

7. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when necessary, for example due to legal changes or technical updates to the Website. Major changes will be reflected by updating the “last updated” date.

Last update: 7 May 2025

8. Contact

If you have any questions or comments about this policy, please contact us:

info@osteopathy.eu
Bollebergen 2B – PB 15, 9052 Ghent, Belgium.