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
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_* | 14 months | Analyzes website usage (Google Analytics 4) | |
| Analytical | _gid | 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 analysis |
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
Firefox
Safari
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.
8. Contact
If you have any questions or comments about this policy, please contact us:
Bollebergen 2B/15 9052 Ghent, Belgium
+32 9 233 04 03 info@osteopathy.eu
Last update: 7 May 2025