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Cookie policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how IBA Engineering ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.iba-engineering.be. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies serve various purposes, including:

Remembering your preferences and settings
Understanding how you use our website
Improving your browsing experience
Providing relevant content and services

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable core functionalities such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
session_id	Maintains your session while browsing	Strictly Necessary	Session
csrf_token	Protects against cross-site request forgery attacks	Strictly Necessary	Session
cookie_consent	Stores your cookie consent preferences	Strictly Necessary	1 year

3.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited and if users receive error messages. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
_ga	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users	Analytics	2 years
_gid	Google Analytics — distinguishes unique users	Analytics	24 hours
_gat	Google Analytics — throttles request rate	Analytics	1 minute

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
lang_pref	Remembers your language selection	Functional	1 year
ui_settings	Stores display preferences (e.g. font size)	Functional	6 months

3.4 Marketing & Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests, limit ad frequency, and measure advertising campaign effectiveness.

Cookie Name	Purpose	Type	Duration
_fbp	Facebook Pixel — tracks conversions from Facebook ads	Marketing	3 months
li_fat_id	LinkedIn Insight Tag — tracks ad conversions	Marketing	30 days

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We do not control how these third parties use cookies. We encourage you to review their privacy and cookie policies:

5. Legal Basis (GDPR)

In accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Belgian law implementing Directive 2002/58/EC (the "Cookie Law"), we collect and process data via cookies on the following legal bases:

Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) — no consent required
Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies: Your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on prior consent.

6. How to Manage Cookies

6.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality:

Google Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox: Options › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
Microsoft Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions
Safari: Preferences › Privacy › Manage Website Data

6.3 Opt-Out Tools

7. Data Retention

Personal data collected through cookies is retained only for as long as necessary to fulfil the purposes for which it was collected, or as required by applicable law. Specific retention periods are outlined in the tables in Section 3.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

As a data subject in the European Union, you have the following rights regarding data collected through cookies:

Right of Access — Request a copy of the data we hold about you
Right to Rectification — Request correction of inaccurate data
Right to Erasure — "Right to be forgotten" — request deletion of your data
Right to Restrict Processing — Request that we limit how we use your data
Right to Data Portability — Receive your data in a machine-readable format
Right to Object — Object to processing based on legitimate interests
Right to Withdraw Consent — Withdraw cookie consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@iba-engineering.be. We will respond within 30 days.

If you are unsatisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Autorité de protection des données / Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit):

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. When we make significant changes, we will update the "Last updated" date at the top of this page and, where appropriate, display a prominent notice on our website.

We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please reach out:

IBA Engineering
Website: www.iba-engineering.be/
Email: info@iba-engineering.be
Belgium