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Cookie policy

This cookie policy ("Policy") describes what cookies are and how they're being used by the orval.ibsquare.be website ("Website" or "Service"). You should read this Policy so you can understand the types of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used. It also describes the choices available to you regarding accepting or declining the use of cookies.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small pieces of data stored in text files that are saved on your computer or other devices when websites are loaded in a browser. They are widely used to remember you and your preferences, either for a single visit (through a "session cookie") or for multiple repeat visits (using a "persistent cookie"). Session cookies are temporary cookies that are used during the course of your visit to the Website, and they expire when you close the web browser. Persistent cookies are used to remember your preferences within our Website and remain on your desktop or mobile device even after you close your browser or restart your computer. They ensure a consistent and efficient experience for you while visiting the Website.

Cookies may be set by the Website ("first-party cookies"), or by third parties, such as those who serve content or provide advertising or analytics services on the Website ("third party cookies"). These third parties can recognize you when you visit our website and also when you visit certain other websites.

What type of cookies do we use?

Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies allow us to offer you the best possible experience when accessing and navigating through our Website and using its features.

Cookie name Purpose Retention period
csrftoken This is a security cookie to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks. 1 year
wpcc This cookie records if the user has accepted the cookies. 1 year
Functionality cookies

Functionality cookies let us operate the Website with enhanced functionality and customization.

Cookie name Purpose Retention period
result_tips_displayed_before This cookie records if the “Information Summary” for the “Oligogenic Combination Network” has already been showed to the user in the results page. Session
Analytical cookies

These cookies enable us and third party services to collect aggregated data for statistical purposes on how our visitors use the Website. These cookies do not contain personal information such as names and email addresses and are used to help us improve your user experience of the Website.

Cookie name Purpose Retention period
_ga This cookie is used by Google Analytics to distinguish the user. 2 years
_gid This cookie is used by Google Analytics to distinguish the user. 1 day
_gat_gtag_UA_nnnnnnnnn_n This cookie is used by Google Analytics to bound the request rate. 1 minute
_ga_xxxxxxxxxx This cookie is used by Google Analytics to persist the session state. 2 years

What are your cookie options?

If you don’t like the idea of cookies or certain types of cookies, you can change your browser’s settings to delete cookies that have already been set and to not accept new cookies. Visit www.aboutcookies.org to learn more about how to do this. Please note, however, that if you delete cookies or do not accept them, you might not be able to use all of the features the Website offers.

Changes and amendments

We reserve the right to modify this Policy or its terms related to the Website and Services at any time at our discretion. When we do, we will revise the updated date at the bottom of this page. An updated version of this Policy will be effective immediately upon the posting of the revised Policy unless otherwise specified. Your continued use of the Service after the effective date of the revised Policy (or such other act specified at that time) will constitute your consent to those changes, except when new non-essential cookies are introduced. In the latter case, we will request for your renewed consent.

Acceptance of this policy

You acknowledge that you have read this Policy and agree to all its terms and conditions. By accessing and using the Website you agree to be bound by this Policy.

Contacting us

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding this Policy or the use of cookies, we encourage you to contact us: orval@ibsquare.be

This document was last updated on April 28, 2022.


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