1. What are cookies?
Cookies and similar technologies (such as localStorage) are small files stored on your device that allow a website to remember information about your visit.
2. Categories we use
- Necessary (always active): required for the website to work and to remember your choices. They do not require consent.
- Preferences (disabled by default): Google Translate language selector, YouTube videos and Google Maps. They are only activated if you accept them. If you reject them, the website stays in English (its original language), videos are not loaded and the map is not shown.
We do not use analytics or advertising cookies.
3. Detail
| Cookie / storage | Provider | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| be_consent | This website (localStorage) | Necessary | Remembers your cookie choice | 12 months |
| be_theme, be_a11y | This website (localStorage) | Necessary | Remember light/dark mode and accessibility settings | Until you delete them |
| googtrans | This website / Google | Preferences | Stores the language chosen in the translator | Session / until changed |
| Google Translate cookies | Preferences | Automatic translation service | According to Google | |
| YouTube (youtube-nocookie.com) | Preferences | Video playback | According to Google | |
| Google Maps | Preferences | Map on the contact page | According to Google |
4. How to accept, reject or change your choice
When you first visit the website you can choose “Accept all”, “Reject” or “Settings” to choose by category. You can change your choice at any time from the link in the footer. You can also delete cookies from your browser settings.
5. Third parties
Google’s policies: policies.google.com/technologies/cookies.