Cookie Policy
1. Introduction
At Sparteq ('we,' 'us,' or 'our'), we respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This cookie policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Since we operate in Belgium and the Benelux region, this policy adheres to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Belgian implementation of the ePrivacy Directive.
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
3. How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary: To ensure the website functions correctly (e.g., security, language settings).
- Analytics: To understand how visitors interact with our website so we can improve it.
4. The Cookies We Use
Below is a detailed list of the cookies and local storage items used on Sparteq.
4.1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you, such as logging in or filling in forms. You do not need to provide consent for these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
laravel-session | Identifies your specific session. Used to keep you logged in as you navigate between pages. | Session (2 hours) |
XSRF-TOKEN | Used for security purposes to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. | Session (2 hours) |
| Stores your selected language preference to ensure the website is displayed in the correct language on subsequent visits. | Persistent (Forever) |
4.3. Analytics Cookies
We use Google Analytics to help us understand how our website is being used. These cookies collect information in a way that does not directly identify anyone. We require your explicit consent before placing these cookies.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish unique users. | 2 years |
_ga_<container_id> | Used by Google Analytics to persist session state. | 2 years |
Note: For more information on how Google handles your data, please visit Google's Privacy & Terms.
4.4. Local & Session Storage
Technically these are not 'cookies,' but they are mechanisms used to store data on your device for similar purposes.
| Item Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent | Local Storage | Stores your preferences regarding which categories of cookies you have accepted or rejected. | Persistent |
cookie_snooze | Session Storage | Temporarily hides the cookie banner for the current session if you choose to ignore it. | Session |
5. Managing Your Preferences
Consent Tool
Upon your first visit to our website, you will be presented with a Cookie Banner. You can choose to accept all cookies or manage your preferences by category. You can update your consent settings at any time by clicking the 'Cookie Settings' link in our footer.
Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience.
Find out how to manage cookies on popular browsers:
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us:
- Company Name: Sparteq
Email: maurits@sparteq.eu
Address: Stedestraat 51, 8530 Harelbeke, Belgium