Cookie Policy

Last updated: 18/05/2025

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Auditstage (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website www.auditstage.com. We are committed to protecting your personal data and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR – Regulation (EU) 2016/679) and Belgian data protection laws.

By visiting our website, you are informed through our cookie banner about the use of cookies. You may accept, refuse, or personalize your cookie preferences at any time.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies serve various purposes including ensuring website functionality, collecting analytics, enabling multimedia, and personalizing advertisements.

Cookies may be:

  • First-party cookies: set by the website you are visiting.

  • Third-party cookies: set by external providers whose services appear on our pages.

3. Legal Basis for Processing

We process cookie data on the following legal bases:

  • Essential cookies: based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR).

  • Functional, performance, and marketing cookies: based on your prior consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).

4. Categories of Cookies Used

a. Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the functioning of the website. Without them, some parts of the website would not work properly.

b. Functional Cookies

These cookies enhance the user experience by enabling additional functionality such as embedded videos or fonts.

c. Marketing Cookies

These cookies track users across websites to display relevant advertisements and measure advertising performance.

5. Detailed Cookie Table

Cookie Name

Provider

Purpose

Duration

Type

Category

IDE

DoubleClick / Google

Tracks user interaction with ads to improve ad performance

1 year

Third-party

Marketing

test_cookie

DoubleClick / Google

Checks if the user’s browser supports cookies

1 day

Third-party

Marketing

_GRECAPTCHA

Google reCAPTCHA

Performs risk analysis and prevents spam

5 months, 3 weeks, 6 days, 19 hours, 30 minutes

Third-party

Functional

ucString / ucData

Usercentrics

Stores user consent preferences and settings

Session / undefined

First-party

Essential

YSC

YouTube

Registers unique ID to track YouTube video views

Session

Third-party

Functional

VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE

YouTube

Estimates bandwidth for optimal video playback

~6 months (est.)

Third-party

Functional

NID

Google Ads

Displays personalized ads based on search and browsing history

~6 months (est.)

Third-party

Marketing

6. Managing Cookies

You can manage or withdraw your consent for non-essential cookies at any time via the cookie banner or the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the website.

Additionally, you can configure your browser settings to block or alert you about cookies. Here are links to help for major browsers:

Note: Blocking cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.

7. Data Transfers Outside the EU

Some third-party providers may transfer personal data to countries outside the European Economic Area (EEA), such as the United States. Where applicable, we ensure that such transfers are conducted in compliance with GDPR requirements, using Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or other safeguards.

8. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access your personal data

  • Rectify incorrect or incomplete data

  • Withdraw your consent at any time

  • Object to or restrict processing

  • Erasure of your data (“right to be forgotten”)

  • Data portability

You may also lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit): https://www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be

9. Contact Us

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies, please contact:

Auditstage BV

BE1009.226.404
Raymond Impanisstraat 16, B- 1910 Kampenhout, Belgium
Email: [email protected]

10. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal obligations. Changes will be posted on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.

Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our cookie usage and related practices.

Thank you for visiting Auditstage.