Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Auditstage BV (a company incorporated and existing under the laws of Belgium, having its registered office at Belgium, B-1910 Kampenhout, Raymond Impanisstraat 16, with enterprise number 1009.226.404) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website www.auditstage.com (hereinafter the “Website“).

In this Cookie Policy the terms “We”, “Us” or “Our” will designate Auditstage BV. The terms “You” or “Yours” will designate a visitor of the Website.

1. What is a Cookie?

Cookies are small data files that many Internet sites automatically download to the hard drive of a user’s computer, phone or tablet (hereinafter “Computer“). They are mainly used to help websites recognize a user who has visited the Website before, for example to simplify login for registered users. They may store information about accounts and passwords. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. A cookie cannot launch programs or spread viruses.

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to distinguish Your user preferences from other visitors to the Website in order to offer You a better experience when You return to the Website. They also allow Us to optimize the Website. Cookies and similar technologies do not allow to systematically collect personal data that can identify the users of the Website. Cookies help improve the functionalities of the Website, better serve the interests of the users and measure the effectiveness of the content of the Website.

2. How long do cookies stay on Your Computer?

A cookie has a specific validity period that starts when it is stored on a Computer. At the end of the validity period, the cookie is automatically deleted by Your browser. For some cookies, the validity period is the duration of the browser session. Other cookies remain valid longer (with a maximum of 24 months) so that they can be recognized the next time You visit the Website.

Cookies cannot associate an individual with a last name or first name. To the extent that We collect personal data using cookies, We process that data in accordance with Our Privacy Policy (https://auditstage.com/privacy-policy/). 

3. What cookies exist and which cookies are used on the Website

3.1 Types of cookies

Cookies can be used for analytical purposes (which require express and informed consent) and cookies that improve the functionality and usability of a website.

Analytical cookies can be divided into the following categories:

• single session cookies: These cookies allow to keep track of the movements from page to page so that the visitors are not asked for the same information that they previously provided during the same visit. The cookies allow to navigate quickly and easily without having to re-authenticate or process each new visited section. They are used to analyze user behavior, such as which pages are visited during the session, to improve overall visitor experience, such as by determining and displaying more user-relevant content.
• long-term cookies: These cookies allow to collect information such as the number of visitors to and the pages visited in order to analyze user behavior. This information is collected in an anonymous format and is aggregated with similar information from other users to enable to compile development reports and improve the user experience, for example by showing more tailored and relevant content. These cookies also record how a visitor uses a website. This information can be used to analyze usage and generate statistics. This information allows to better understand visitors and improve a website with that knowledge.

Alternatively, types of cookies can be classified as follows:

• essential cookies: These cookies are essential to use a website effectively and therefore cannot be disabled. These cookies do not collect information that can be used for commercial purposes or for remembering the visited webpages.
• performance cookies: These cookies allow to monitor and improve the performance of a website.
• functional cookies: These cookies allow a website to remember choices a visitor has made (such as username, language, country, etc.) and to improve functionality. They may also be used to provide the services a visitor has requested, such as watching a video or posting comments on a blog. The information these cookies collect is generally anonymized.
• personalization cookies: These cookies allow to communicate information about services that may be of interest to a visitor. Thus, when a visitor returns to a website, the visitor may be offered information about things the visitor has previously viewed.
• marketing cookies: These cookies collect data about the browsing behavior with the aim of showing targeted ads.

At the end of this Cookie Policy You will find an overview of the cookies used by the Website.

3.2 Third party cookies

Third-party cookies are provided on Our behalf by a trusted third-party service provider to assist in reporting user behavior on a website. This behavior is analyzed to improve the user experience. At the end of this Cookie Policy You will find an overview of the third-party cookies used by the Website.

3.3 Other websites

The Website may contain references – including hyperlinks – to websites provided by other companies/persons or by social media. We are not responsible or liable for the processing of Your data through these websites. This Cookie Policy does not apply to the use of such websites.

3.5 Tracking cookies

With Your permission, We may place cookies on Your Computer, which may be retrieved when You visit the Website. When You use the Website, We collect (part) of Your IP address, browser type, operating system and application version, language settings, the page through which You visited the Website and the pages of the Website You visited. If You visit the Website via a mobile device, We also collect information about the brand of Your mobile device and other specific characteristics of the device. The profile thus created is not linked to Your name, address, email address and the like, but serves only to tailor content to Your user profile so that it is as relevant to You as possible.

4. Your consent: refusing and deleting cookies

We process essential cookies based on Our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) or legal obligation (Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR). For other cookies We are required to ask Your prior consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) for the use or storage of certain cookies on Your Computer(s).

You can give Your consent by adjusting Your browser settings. You can set Your browser to (i) not store cookies, (ii) accept or reject each cookie, or (iii) delete all cookies when You close Your browser. If You do not want to receive cookies at all, You must change the settings on all Computers You use. Note that if You reject and/or delete cookies, essential cookies will also be affected.

You can also give Your consent by accepting this Cookie Policy via the banner or the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of the Website.

You have the option to withdraw Your consent at any time by deleting cookies through Your browser settings. You can also use web browsers to change Your cookie settings. These settings can usually be found in the “options” or “preferences” menu of Your Web browser. The “help” function of Your web browser may provide more details if needed.

5. Access, correction and deletion

In accordance with Our Privacy Policy, You have the right to access, correct and delete Your personal data processed by Us at any time and free of charge, as well as the right to object to the processing of Your personal data for direct marketing purposes. Please note that this may involve disabling certain functionalities of the Website and that an optimal user experience of the Website cannot be guaranteed. If You would like to access Your personal data processed by Us have Your personal data updated, corrected or deleted, please send Your request to privacy@auditstage.com.

6. Contact

For any additional information related to this cookie Cookie Policy or for a request for correction, inspection or restriction of processing, please contact Us at privacy@auditstage.com. You will receive confirmation of Your request free of charge.

7. Severability

Whenever possible, the provisions of this Cookie Policy shall be interpreted in such a manner as to be valid and enforceable under the applicable law. However, if one or more provisions of this Cookie Policy are found to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, in whole or in part, the remainder of that provision and of this Cookie Policy shall remain in force and effect as if such invalid, illegal or unenforceable (part of a) provision had never been contained herein. Moreover, in such event, the invalid, illegal or unenforceable (part(s) of) provision(s) shall be amended and/or substituted in such a way as to reflect as far as is legally possible the sense and the purpose of the invalid, illegal or unenforceable (part(s) of) provision(s).

8. Disputes and applicable law

This Cookie Policy shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Belgian law. All disputes relating to this Cookie Policy, including its interpretation, shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the district of Brussels, without prejudice to mandatory legal provisions to the contrary. Before taking any legal action, all parties concerned shall take all possible measures to settle their dispute amicably.

 9. List of cookies used on the Website