Last update 11 oktober 2018 at 14:08
1. Cookies
Cookies are small data or text files placed on your local computer by websites and applications. These cookies can have various purposes: there are technical cookies (for example, to track language settings), session cookies (temporary cookies that expire after one session), and tracking cookies (cookies that monitor and track your behavior on the internet to offer a more optimized user experience).
The Belgian Electronic Communications Act of June 13, 2005 includes provisions regarding cookies and their use on websites. The law is an implementation of the European e-Privacy Directive, which means that cookie legislation may be implemented differently in other European member states.
CSM Steelstructures is based in Belgium and therefore follows Belgian cookie legislation.
2. Purpose and Benefits of Cookies
CSM Steelstructures aims to inform every visitor to the website as clearly as possible about their rights under Belgian cookie legislation and about the cookies used by CSM Steelstructures. By using the website, the visitor agrees to the use of cookies. Cookies help CSM Steelstructures optimize your website visit, remember technical choices (such as language preferences, newsletter subscriptions, etc.), and display more relevant services and offers.
If you wish to consult the website of CSM Steelstructures, it is recommended to have cookie settings enabled. Without enabled cookies, CSM Steelstructures cannot guarantee a seamless website experience. If you prefer not to use cookies, you are free to disable them.
We use cookies to improve your visit to our website. The cookies we use are secure. The information we gather through cookies helps us identify any errors or offer specific services we believe may be relevant to you.
3. Types of Cookies Used by CSM Steelstructures
We distinguish between the following types of cookies, depending on their purpose:
- Essential / Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the functioning of the website and cannot be turned off. They are usually placed in response to your actions, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. Without these cookies, effective communication and navigation are not possible.
- Non-Essential Cookies:
These cookies are not necessary for the website to function but help us offer an improved and personalized website.
These include:- Functional Cookies:
These cookies enable the website to offer enhanced functionality and personalization (for example, displaying external videos). They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. - Analytical Cookies:
These cookies allow us to track website visits and traffic, providing insight into how our website performs and where we can improve. They help us see which pages are popular and how visitors move through the site. - Targeting / Advertising / Marketing Cookies:
These cookies may be set by our advertising partners through our website. They are used by these partners to create a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other websites.
- Functional Cookies:
We use both our own cookies and cookies from carefully selected partners with whom we collaborate and who advertise our services on their websites.
First Party Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Cookie Type | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|
| PHPSESSID | Essential Cookie | As long as the website remains open in the browser |
| hideCookieNotification | Essential Cookie | 1 month |
| allowCookies | Essential Cookie | 6 months |
| cacheVersion | Essential Cookie | 90 days |
Third Party Cookies:
| Cookie Name | Cookie Type | Retention Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | Essential cookie | 6 months |
| Cookie Name | Cookie Type | Retention Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SSID, SID, SAPISID, APISID, HSID, SS, NID, SIDCC | Analytical and functional cookies | End of session up to 2 years after the session |
Please refer to our Privacy Statement for more information regarding the processing of personal data by .
4. Cookie Management
Ensure that cookies are enabled in your browser. To enable cookies, the following actions need to be performed:
For Microsoft Internet Explorer browser
- In Internet Explorer, click 'Internet Options' from the 'Tools' menu.
- On the 'Privacy' tab, move the settings slider to 'Low' or 'Accept all cookies' (setting above 'Medium' disables cookies).
- Click 'OK'.
For Mozilla Firefox browser
- Click 'Firefox' in the top-left corner of your browser, then click 'Options'.
- On the 'Privacy' tab, ensure the 'Tell websites I do not want to be tracked' option is unchecked.
- Click 'OK'.
For Google Chrome browser
- Click the three dots next to the browser bar at the top of your browser window, and choose 'Settings'.
- Under 'Privacy and Security', click 'Content Settings'.
- Click 'Cookies'.
- Now select 'Allow sites to save and read cookie data'.
For Safari browser
- Select 'Preferences' in the task menu. (The task menu is at the top right of the Safari window and looks like a gear or click 'Safari' in the extended task menu.)
- Click on the Privacy tab. Look for the section called 'Cookies and other website data'.
- Select that you accept cookies.
To visit the website of , it is recommended to have cookies enabled. However, if you prefer not to, you are free to disable cookies through your browser settings. This can be done in the following ways:
For Microsoft Internet Explorer browser
- Select the 'Tools' button in Internet Explorer and choose 'Internet Options'.
- Select the 'Privacy' tab and move the slider under Settings to the top to block all cookies.
- Click 'OK'.
In browser - Google Chrome
- Click on the three dots next to the browser bar at the top of your browser window and select 'Options'.
- Look for the section ‘Privacy and security’ and click on ‘content settings’.
- Click on the ‘cookies’ option.
- Now select 'Allow sites to save and read cookie data’.
In browser - Safari
- Select ‘Preferences’ in the task menu. (The task menu is located in the top-right corner of the Safari window and looks like a gear icon, or click on ‘Safari’ in the expanded task menu.)
- Click on the Privacy tab. Look for the section called ‘Cookies and other website data’.
- Check to accept cookies.
If you wish to consult the website of CSM Steelstructures, it is recommended that you enable cookies. However, if you prefer not to, you are free to disable cookies via your browser settings. This can be done in the following ways:
In browser - Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Select the Extra button in Internet Explorer and choose Internet Options.
- Select the Privacy tab and move the slider under Settings to the top to block all cookies.
- Click 'OK'.
In browser - Mozilla Firefox
- Click the menu button and select ‘Preferences’.
- Select the ‘Privacy & Security’ panel and go to the ‘History’ section.
- Set ‘Firefox will’ to ‘Use custom settings for history’.
- Set ‘Accept third-party cookies’ to ‘Never’.
- Close the ‘about:preferences’ page. The changes you made will be saved automatically.
In browser - Google Chrome
- Select ‘More Settings’ in the browser toolbar.
- Scroll down and select the ‘Advanced’ option.
- Under 'Privacy and security', select ‘Content settings’.
- Select ‘Cookies’.
- Disable ‘Allow sites to save and read cookie data’.
In browser - Safari
- Select ‘Preferences’ in the task menu. (The task menu is located in the top-right corner of the Safari window and looks like a gear icon, or click on ‘Safari’ in the expanded task menu.)
- Click on the Privacy tab. Look for the section called ‘Cookies and other website data’.
- Uncheck to refuse cookies.
Alternatively, consult the help function of your internet browser.
5. Rights of Visitors
Since cookies can involve the processing of personal data, you, as a data subject, have the right to the lawful and secure processing of your personal data. As a data subject, you can exercise the following rights:
- Right to object: If there are compelling and legitimate reasons, you can object to the processing of personal data.
- Right to access: Any data subject who proves their identity has the right to access information about whether or not their personal data is being processed, as well as the purposes of such processing, the categories of data involved, and the categories of recipients to whom the data is disclosed.
- Right to rectification: Inaccurate or incomplete personal data can be corrected or even erased upon request from the data subject.
The exercise of these rights takes place in accordance with the procedures outlined in our Privacy Policy . More information about the rights of visitors can also be found in the Privacy Policy . If, after reading this Cookie Statement, you have any further questions or comments regarding cookies, you can always contact us via info@csm.be .
