1. General
This cookie policy ("Cookie Policy") governs the use of cookies and similar technologies as part of your use of our website (the "Website") and associated services (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Services"). This processing is carried out by The Belgian Hematology Society (BHS) as the data controller, with registered offices at 479 Chaussée de Louvain / Leuvensesteenweg in 1030 Brussels, Belgium ("we", "us"), registered with the CBE under the number 0434.918.405 in accordance with the applicable legislation on the protection of personal data.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the hard disk of a device and contain certain information, sometimes including personal data. When you use our Website and/or Services, we also collect and process personal information other than through cookies and similar technologies. If you want to know more, please read our Privacy Policy https://bhs.be/home/privacy-policy
Cookies usually have an expiry date and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. However, some cookies remain on your computer for longer periods of time, sometimes even until you delete them manually.
By clicking "Agree" after being informed of the use of cookies and similar technologies, you acknowledge that you have carefully read this Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie preferences at any time. You can do so by clicking on "cookie settings" at the bottom of the footer.
We reserve the right to amend, supplement or replace this Cookie Policy from time to time. Such changes, additions or replacements will be brought to your attention through our Website and/or Services.
This cookie policy was last updated on 30 May 2024.
2. Which cookies and why
We use different types of cookies:
- Essential cookies: these are necessary for purely technical reasons to be able to visit the Website. Because of the technical necessity, only an information obligation applies to these cookies.
- Functional cookies: these cookies are necessary for our Services or Website. You cannot refuse these cookies when you visit the Website but they are only placed after a choice has been made regarding the placement of these cookies. If you refuse these cookies, the Website may not be accessible.
- Analytical cookies: these cookies allow us to collect analytical data about our Services or Website. With these cookies we discover what works well and what we have to improve. They are only placed after a choice has been made regarding the placement of cookies.
- Marketing cookies: These are used to track you when you visit different websites. The purpose of these cookies is to be able to display advertisements that are customized and relevant to the individual user.
When you visit and/or use our Website, we place cookies or use similar technologies to collect and process personal data about you. Such cookies and similar technologies include:
| Name | Type | Expiry date | Goal |
| CRAFT_CSRF_TOKEN | Essential cookie | Expires after one session | used by the Content Management System to thwart cyber attacks. This cookie is essential for website and visitor security. |
| CraftSessionId | Essential cookie | Expires after one session | used by the CMS to create a unique ID for the visitor. |
| _GRECAPTCHA | Essential cookie | Expires after 6 months | Google reCAPTCHA places an essential cookie (_GRECAPTCHA) when it's run to carry out its risk assessment. |
| __cookie_consent | Functional cookie | Expires after one year | indicates whether the cookie consent should be shown or if it has already been accepted |
| MATOMO_SESSID | Analytical cookie | Expires after 14 days | When someone uses the opt-out feature, this cookie notifies Matomo that the user should no longer be tracked. |
| _pk_id# | Analytical cookie | Expires after one year | Gathers statistics on user visits to the website, like the number of visits, the average time spent on the site, and which pages are read. |
| _pk_ses# | Analytical cookie | Expires after one day | Used by Matomo to identify a session visit. |
3. You can prevent cookies from being placed or delete cookies that have already been placed by changing the settings in your browser. Assistance with adjusting these settings can be found on the website of the browser you are using. Please note that not allowing cookies when visiting the Website may result in some or all of the functions of the Website not working properly.
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies
- Microsoft Edge: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-gb/windows-10/edge-privacy-faq
- Safari (iPhone, iPad, iPad touch): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
3. Who we share data with
1. We do not transmit the (personal) data we collect through the use of cookies and similar technologies in an identifiable manner to third parties if this is not required to provide the Services, without your express consent.
2. We may use third party processors to provide you with the Website and/or Services. We ensure that third party processors may only process your personal data on our behalf and upon written instructions from us. We guarantee that all third party processors are selected with due care to ensure the security and integrity of your personal data.
3. We may transfer anonymised and/or aggregated data to other organisations that may use this data to improve products and services and to organise the marketing, presentation and sale of products and services in a tailored way.
4. Where we process data
1. We and our third party processors will only process your identifiable personal data in the EEA.
5. How we process data
1. We will do our utmost best to process only those personal data that are necessary to achieve the purposes stated in this Cookie Policy. We will process your personal data in a lawful, fair and transparent manner. We will do our utmost best to keep the personal data accurate and up-to-date.
2. Your personal data is only processed as long as necessary to achieve the purposes set out in this Cookie Policy or until you withdraw your consent to its processing. Please note that withdrawal of consent may mean that you are no longer able to use all or parts of the Website or Services. If you have registered with our Website, we will delete your personal data when you delete your profile, unless a legal or regulatory obligation or a court or administrative order would prevent us from doing so.
We will take appropriate technical and organisational measures to keep your personal data secure against unauthorised access or theft and against accidental loss, manipulation or destruction. Access by our staff or staff of our external processors is only possible on a need-to-know basis and is subject to strict confidentiality obligations. You understand, however, that the care for safety and security are only best efforts obligations that can never be guaranteed.
6. Your rights
Please consult the BHS Privacy policy to know all about your rights: https://bhs.be/home/privacy-policy