Cookie Policy

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This Cookies Policy explains how Allied for Startups (“we”, “our”, or “us”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.alliedforstartups.org] (“Website”). We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how we use data.

By continuing to browse our Website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings panel.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be “session” cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent” cookies (remain on your device for a specified period).

2. Types of cookies we use

We use the following categories of cookies on our Website:

3. Legal basis for processing

Under the GDPR, our use of non-essential cookies (e.g., performance or targeting cookies) is based on your consent, which you can manage via the cookie banner upon your first visit to the Website. Essential cookies are processed based on our legitimate interest in operating the Website effectively.

4. Cookie consent and control

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner that allows you to accept or reject different categories of cookies (except Necessary cookies, which are always active). You can update your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link at the bottom of any page.

You may also control cookies through your browser settings, where you can delete or block cookies. Please note that disabling some cookies may affect the functionality of our Website.

5. Third-party cookies

Some cookies on our Website are set by trusted third parties (e.g., analytics tools or social media embeds). These providers may collect data in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies. We recommend reviewing their policies for more information.

6. Data retention

Cookies are stored for different durations:

– Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

– Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.

Specific durations for each cookie are detailed in our Cookie Settings panel.

7. Your rights

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

– Withdraw your cookie consent at any time;

– Access your personal data collected via cookies;

– Request correction, deletion, or restriction of such data, where applicable.

For more details on how we process your data, please refer to our [Privacy Policy].

8. Contact us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or data protection practices, please contact:

Allied For Startups ASBL
Sq. de Meeûs 35, 1000 Brussels
Email: [email protected]