Cookies

Introduction

Our policy applies to all pages of this website of the Belgian Federal Police.

Please note: when a link takes you to another website, another portal site, an online application or a social network, you must check the terms and conditions for the processing of personal data used by those responsible for those services.

Policy scope

Our policy applies to all pages of the website of the Belgian Federal Police. In your browser, these pages start with:

Legal framework

Your data is protected in accordance with the European Regulation 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (entered into force on 25 May 2018) on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (GDPR).

What is a cookie and why are they useful?

Like almost any other website, our website uses cookies. While you are visiting our website, “cookies” can be stored on your hard drive.

A “cookie” is a small text file that comes from the server and that is sent to your computer or mobile device. Cookies shall in no way be used to identify the person navigating the website. 

Our cookies allow us:

  • to save your settings during and between visits
  • to improve the speed and safety of the website

We do not use cookies ....

  • to collect personally identifiable information (without your explicit consent)
  • to collect sensitive information (without your explicit consent)
  • to transfer data to ad network providers
  • to transfer personal data to third parties
  • for commercial purposes

How do I manage or delete cookies

If you wish to delete or manage cookies, you can adjust the settings of your browser. More information is available through the links below:

Your consent to the use of cookies

Our website uses Drupal to keep the Internet content up to date. This software uses essential and functional cookies. These are cookies that are necessary for the proper functioning of our website. These cookies cannot be refused if you want to visit our website.

These cookies are necessary for the use of the website for purely technical reasons. Given the technical necessity, there is only an obligation to provide information and these will be posted as soon as you enter the website.

Name Expiry date Description
SESSxxxx End of browser session Contains an encrypted key with which the user is automatically reconnected, and which enables to extract session data. This cookie is required for the proper functioning of the website.