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 long we keep them,
- and how you can manage or delete them.
In addition to cookies, we also use:
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website that helps us improve your browsing experience.
They can be divided into:
Session cookies:
- These are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies:
- These remain on your device for a set period.
First-party cookies:
- These are placed by our website itself.
Third-party cookies:
- These are placed by external parties such as social media platforms, advertising networks, or analytics tools.
3. Social media programs and pixels
a. Social media plug-ins
Our website contains social media buttons (Facebook, LinkedIn) allow content sharing or identifying users through their social media accounts. These plug-ins may collect data such as your IP address, browser details, and interactions with our website.
More information about data collection can be found in the privacy policies of the respective platforms.
b. Pixels (e.g. Facebook Pixel)
We use the Facebook Pixel, a piece of code from Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd., to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. Pixels also enable remarketing (targeted ads based on previous website visits).
More information about Meta’s data collection can be found in 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 | Provide insights into website usage (Google Analytics). | Consent |
| Advertising cookies | Show personalised advertisements based on your browsing behaviour. | Consent |
| Social media cookies | Enable social sharing and interaction via social media platforms. | Consent |
5. Overview of the cookies we use
| Tool | Cookie | Origin | Retention period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | _ga | 2 years | Tracks unique visitors | |
| Google Analytics | _gid | 24 hours | Tracks unique visitors | |
| Google Analytics | _gat | 1 minute | Throttles request rate | |
| Google Tag Manager | _gtm_* | Session | Tag management | |
| Facebook Pixel | _fbp | Meta | 3 months | Advertising measurement |
| LinkedIn Insight Tag | li_fat_id | 30 days | Professional targeting | |
| Advertising cookies | Various | Third parties | Several months | Personalised advertising |
6. How to manage or delete cookies?
You can manage or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. Below are direct links to the relevant settings pages of the most commonly used browsers:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation or our use of cookies. Any changes will be published on this page. We recommend that you check this page regularly to stay informed of any updates.
8. Contact
IAO vzw
Bollebergen 2B/15
9052 Gent, Belgium
Email: privacy@osteopathy.eu
Tel: +32 9 233 04 03