This Cookie Policy explains how Sandelia SRL (“Sandelia”, “we”) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website and, where applicable, on certain interfaces related to its Services.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and our General Terms and Conditions of Use (GTC).

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website.
Cookies make it possible, in particular, to:

• ensure the proper functioning of the website;
• remember certain preferences;
• analyse website usage;
• measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

Cookies may be:

• session cookies (deleted when the browser is closed);
• persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).

2. Who is responsible for the processing of cookies?

The data controller is:

Sandelia SRL
Avenue Louise 271, 1050 Ixelles – Belgium
Company number (CBE): BE 1027.733.509
📩 info@sandelia.be

3. Why do we use cookies?

Sandelia uses cookies for the following purposes:

1. Website operation and security
2. Measuring and improving performance
3. Targeted advertising and marketing (only with your consent)

4. Types of cookies used

4.1 Strictly necessary cookies (mandatory)

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled via the cookie banner.

Purposes:

• website security;
• session management;
• display of the cookie banner;
• basic technical operation.

Legal basis:
➡️ Legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR)

4.2 Performance and measurement cookies (optional)

These cookies make it possible to measure website traffic and improve website performance.

⚠️ At present, Sandelia does not use Google Analytics, but reserves the right to activate it in the future.
In such case, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly.

Legal basis:
➡️ Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

4.3 Advertising and targeting cookies (optional)

These cookies make it possible to:

• measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns;
• display advertisements tailored to your interests;
• create marketing audiences (remarketing).

These cookies are only placed after your explicit consent via the cookie banner.

Tools used:

• Google Ads
  → conversion tracking and advertising performance
• Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)
  → measurement and advertising targeting
• LinkedIn Insight Tag
  → B2B conversion tracking and professional targeting

Legal basis:
➡️ Consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR)

5. Third-party cookies

When you accept advertising cookies, certain data may be collected directly by third parties acting as independent data controllers.

We invite you to consult their respective privacy policies:

• Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Meta (Facebook / Instagram): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy

Sandelia has no control over cookies placed by these third parties.

6. Consent and cookie management

6.1 Cookie banner

Upon your first visit to the Sandelia website:

• a cookie banner is displayed;
• you may accept, refuse or customise cookies.

No non-essential cookies are placed without your prior consent.

6.2 Changing or withdrawing your consent

You may at any time:

• change your cookie preferences;
• withdraw your consent.

➡️ Via the “Cookie settings” link available on the website (footer or settings).

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before such withdrawal.

7. Cookie retention periods

The retention period depends on the type of cookie:

• essential cookies: strictly necessary for operation;
• advertising cookies: generally up to 13 months;
• cookie consent: retained for 6 to 13 months, depending on the legal configuration.

Exact retention periods may vary depending on third-party tools.

8. Transfers outside the European Union

The use of advertising cookies may involve transfers of data to countries outside the European Union (in particular the United States).

In such cases, the relevant service providers undertake to implement appropriate safeguards, such as:

• standard contractual clauses (SCCs) of the European Commission;
• additional security measures.

9. Your rights

In accordance with the GDPR, you have in particular the following rights:

• right of access;
• right to object to non-essential cookies;
• right to withdraw your consent.

For any questions or requests:
📩 info@sandelia.be

You may also lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority.

10. Amendments to this Cookie Policy

Sandelia may amend this Cookie Policy at any time, in particular in the event of:

• changes to the tools used;
• legal or regulatory changes.

The most recent version is always available on the website.