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Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how Merode NV ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the owners of the site.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes: • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. • Analytics Cookies: These help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website and services. • Preference Cookies: These cookies remember your preferences and settings, such as language preferences, to provide a more personalized experience. • Marketing Cookies: With your consent, we may use cookies to track your activity across websites and deliver personalized advertisements.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use both session cookies (which expire when you close your browser) and persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). Specific cookies we use include: • Session cookies for user authentication • Google Analytics for website performance tracking • Functionality cookies for remembering your preferences

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third-party services that appear on our pages. We use the following third-party services: • Google Analytics: For analyzing website traffic and usage patterns • LinkedIn: For social sharing functionality • Intercom: For customer support chat functionality These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways: • Browser Settings: Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, delete existing cookies, and set preferences for certain websites. • Cookie Consent: When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie banner that allows you to accept or customize your cookie preferences. • Opt-Out Links: For certain analytics and advertising cookies, you can use opt-out mechanisms provided by the third parties. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new policy on our website with an updated effective date.

7. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: Email: privacy@merode.ai Address: Merode NV, 123 Rue de la Loi, 1000 Brussels, Belgium For more information about your privacy rights, please see our Privacy Policy.