1. The use of cookies
maitreandre.be uses cookies. A cookie is a simple small file that is sent along with pages from this website and is stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer, mobile phone, smart watch or tablet. The information stored therein can be sent back to our servers on a subsequent visit.
The use of cookies is of great importance for the proper running of our website, but also cookies of which you do not immediately see the effect are very important. Thanks to the (anonymous) input of visitors, we can improve the use of the website and make it more user-friendly.
2. Consent to the use of cookies
Your permission is required for the use of certain cookies. We do this by means of a so-called cookie banner.
3. Type of cookies and their purposes
We use the following types of cookies:
Anonymised analytical cookies: these ensure that an anonymous cookie is generated every time you visit a website. These cookies know whether you have visited the site before or not. Only on the first visit, a cookie is created, on subsequent visits, the existing cookie is used. This cookie is for statistical purposes only. This allows the following data to be collected:
• the number of unique visitors
• how often users visit the site
• which pages users view
• how long users view a particular page
• at which page visitors leave the site
Analytical cookies: these ensure that a cookie is generated every time you visit a website. These cookies know whether you have visited the site before or not. Only on the first visit, a cookie is created, on subsequent visits, the existing cookie is used. This cookie is for statistical purposes only. This allows the following data to be collected, such as:
• which pages you have viewed
• how long you stayed on a particular page
• at which page you left the site
Social media related cookies: social media such as Facebook and LinkedIn register which articles and pages you share via their social media sharing buttons. They may also contain tracking cookies that track your web browsing.
4. Your rights regarding your data
You have the right to inspect, rectify, limit and delete personal data. You also have the right to object to the processing of personal data and the right to data portability. You can exercise these rights by sending us an email at andre@maitreandre.be. To prevent misuse, we may ask you to identify yourself adequately. When it comes to access to personal data linked to a cookie, we ask you to send a copy of the cookie in question. You can find this in the settings of your browser.
5. Block and delete cookies
You can easily block and delete cookies yourself at any time via your internet browser. You can also set your internet browser in such a way that you receive a message when a cookie is placed. You can also indicate that certain cookies may not be placed. View the help function of your browser for this option. If you delete the cookies in your browser, this may have consequences for the pleasant use of this website.
Please be aware that if you do not want cookies, we can no longer guarantee that our Website will work properly. It is possible that some functions of the site are lost or even that you can no longer visit the website at all. In addition, refusing cookies does not mean that you will no longer see advertisements at all. The advertisements are then no longer tailored to your interests and can therefore be repeated more often. How you can adjust your settings differs per browser. Consult the help function of your browser if necessary, or click on one of the links below to go directly to the manual of your browser.
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/nl/kb/cookies-delete-data-clear-websites-stored
• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop&hl=en
• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/nl-nl/kb/278835
• Safari on smart phone: https://support.apple.com/nl-nl/HT201265
• Safari on Mac: https://support.apple.com/nl-be/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
6. New developments and unforeseen cookies
The texts of our website can be changed at any time due to continuous developments. This also applies to our cookie statement. Therefore, please review this statement regularly to stay informed of any changes.
Blog articles can use content that is hosted on other sites and made accessible on maitreandre.be by means of certain codes (embedded content). Consider, for example, YouTube videos. These codes often use cookies. However, we have no control over what these third parties do with their cookies. It is also possible that cookies are placed via our websites by others, of which we are not always aware. Do you encounter unforeseen cookies on our website that you cannot find in our overview? Let us know at andre@maitreandre.be.You can also contact the third party directly and ask which cookies they have placed, what the reason is, what the lifespan of the cookie is and how they have guaranteed your privacy.
7. Use of personal data for marketing purposes
If you provide us with your contact details via our website, by email, by telephone or by any other means (such as your name, email address, telephone number, address or other identifying information), we may process these personal data in order to send newsletters, commercial communications, promotional offers, information about our products and services, events, or for other marketing purposes.
This processing is carried out solely on the basis of your prior, freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous consent in accordance with Article 6.1.a of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), except where the law provides for an exception (such as the so-called “soft opt-in” for existing customers, in accordance with the applicable electronic communications regulations).
Your personal data will not be sold or transferred to third parties for their own marketing purposes.
You have the right at any time to withdraw your consent or object to the use of your personal data for direct marketing purposes. This can be done free of charge and without justification via the unsubscribe option in our communications or by contacting us at info@maitreandre.be.
The withdrawal of your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Your personal data will be retained for marketing purposes for as long as you have given your consent or until you object to such use.
8. Closing Remarks
We will have to adjust these statements from time to time, for example when we adjust our website or change the rules regarding cookies. You can consult this web page for the latest version. If you have any questions and/or comments, please contact andre@maitreandre.be.
March 6, 2026
