ExpertSelect Belgium SA Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your device when you visit a website. It allows the site to remember your actions and preferences for a specified period.

2. Who are we?

ExpertSelect Belgium SA
Data controller for personal data collected via this site.
Contact: info@expertselect.org

3. Cookies used on this site

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not require your consent.

| Cookie | Issuer | Purpose | Duration |

| `wordpress_logged_in_*` | ExpertSelect | Administrator authentication | Session |
| `wordpress_sec_*` | ExpertSelect | WordPress security | Session |
| `wpml_*` / `_icl_*` | WPML | Stores chosen language | 1 year |
| `cookie_notice_*` | Hu-manity.co | Stores your consent choices | 1 year |

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies improve your experience but are not essential.

| Cookie | Issuer | Purpose | Duration |

| `wprocket_*` | WP Rocket | Performance optimization | Session |

3.3 Third-Party Cookies — Consent Required

These cookies are placed by external services. They are only activated after your consent.

| Service | Cookie(s) | Purpose | Duration |

| Google reCAPTCHA | `_GRECAPTCHA` | Form protection against spam | 6 months |
| Google Maps | `NID`, `1P_JAR`, `__Secure-3PAPISID` | Displays map on the Contact page | 6 months |
| Microsoft Bookings | `MUID`, `MC1`, Microsoft session cookies | Online appointment booking | Session / 1 year |

4. What we DO NOT use

ExpertSelect does not use advertising cookies, behavioral tracking, social media pixels (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.), or analytics tools such as Google Analytics.

5. Manage your preferences

You can change your choices at any time via the preference management widget accessible at the bottom of each page of the site.

You can also configure your browser to refuse all or some cookies. Settings vary by browser:
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Safari
- Microsoft Edge

Note that disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of website features (forms, map, appointment booking).

6. Legal Basis

Data processing via cookies is based on:
- Legitimate interest for strictly necessary cookies (Art. 6.1.f GDPR)
- Your consent for third-party cookies (Art. 6.1.a GDPR)

7. Modifications

This policy may be updated to reflect changes to the site or legislation. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of the page.

8. Contact and Complaints

For any questions: info@expertselect.org

You have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority (DPA): www.autoriteprotectiondonnees.be