Cookies are small files that websites send to the browser and which are stored on the User's terminal, which might be a personal computer, a mobile phone, a tablet, or any other device. They play an essential part in providing numerous IT services. Among other functions, they allow a website to store and recover information regarding a User's browsing habits or their equipment and, depending on the information obtained, can be used to recognise the User and improve the service offered.
What type of Cookies do exist?
The different types of cookies used can be classified according to various criteria: time of activity, management entity and purpose.
According to the activity time of the cookies in the user's browser, we can differentiate between Session Cookies and Persistent Cookies. Session Cookies are those that are used while the user browses the website and are kept only during that browsing time. They are used to store information regarding access and use of the page itself. On the other hand, Persistent Cookies are those that are stored for a limited time in the user's browser, even when the user has finished navigating the page.
According to the entity that manages and establishes cookies, we find Own Cookies and Third Party Cookies. The Own Cookies are those established by the domain of the website visited by the user and which only the domain itself has access to. They are often used, among others, to remind the user in his successive visits to the website. On the other hand, Third Party Cookies are those established and managed by different domains to the website visited. They are generally used to track users in different web pages with the aim of being able to send users personalized advertising.
Understand the behaviour of the website Users and analyse the information for statistical purposes.
Improve security and avoid fraudulent activities.
Increase the speed of the web page.
Store the language preferences and cities from which the Users access the Platform.
Improve the User experience on the website.
Cookies offer the Users the possibility to take advantage of many of the essential functionalities of MUSIAD BELGIUM.
The website may contain links to other websites. MUSIAD BELGIUM can’t control the Cookies used by these external sites. For further information on the Cookies on these websites, MUSIAD BELGIUM advises Users to consult their Cookies Policies.
● Keep browsing: the cookies banner will not be displayed again when accessing any page of the website during the session and it will be assumed that the User accepts the present Cookies Policy.
● Close the Cookies banner: the banner will be hidden on the page where the User is located and, in case the User continues browsing, it will be assumed that the User accepts the present Cookies Policy.
● Modify the configuration: Users will be able to modify the configuration of their browser and if they would like to acquire more information about Cookies they can consult the present Cookies Policy.
Analysis cookie for the visitor session: Google Analytics uses two Cookies to establish a session. If either of these two Cookies is missing, any other activity will launch a new session.
Analysis cookie that provides information of registration of traffic and browser sources: Used to analyse how the User reached the website (through a Google search, an alert etc.) and the routes they follow when browsing on the site. We use this information to improve the User experience on future updates.
Analysis cookie that anonymous ids and timestamps are stored to have some metrics that will help MUSIAD BELGIUM understand the behaviour of the Users.
Should modifications be made to the Cookies settings, MUSIAD BELGIUM warns that it cannot ensure the correct operation of the website's various functions.
If the User is using another browser, he/she can obtain more information on how to configure the installation of Cookies through the help or assistance section of that browser. In case the User needs help to carry out the configuration of Cookies with the browser, the User can contact MUSIAD BELGIUM through the Contact Form and MUSIAD BELGIUM will contact the User as soon as possible.
At MUSIAD BELGIUM we will be delighted to attend to any query that is not specified in this Cookies Policy. In such a case, Users may send their questions through the Contact Form.