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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 30.04.2026

This Cookie Policy explains how De Ceuster Academy (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website, in accordance with the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, improve user experience, and provide information about how the site is used.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies, which are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies, which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them


2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you, such as submitting forms or managing privacy preferences.

Legal basis: Legitimate interest
Consent required: No

2.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as language preferences) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
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Legal basis: Consent
Consent required: Yes

2.3 Analytical / Performance Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized information (e.g. page visits, traffic sources). This allows us to improve website performance and content relevance.
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We may use tools such as website analytics platforms that process aggregated and anonymized data.

Legal basis: Consent
Consent required: Yes

2.4 Marketing Cookies (If Applicable)
Marketing or tracking cookies are used to deliver relevant content and measure the effectiveness of campaigns.
At present, we do not use marketing cookies unless explicitly stated and consented to.

Legal basis: Consent
Consent required: Yes

3. Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies may be placed by third‑party service providers, such as:

  • Analytics providers
  • Embedded content platforms (e.g. video)

These parties may process data outside our direct control, but only under GDPR‑compliant agreements and safeguards.

4. Cookie Consent and Preferences

When you first visit our website, you are presented with a cookie banner allowing you to:
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  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non‑essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie settings or browser preferences.
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5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Browser instructions


6. Data Protection and Your Rights

Any personal data collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR.

You have the right to:
  • Access personal data
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Request deletion or restriction of processing
  • Lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority


7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect legal or technical changes. The updated version will always be available on our website with the revision date indicated above.