Cookie Policy – Kursaal Oostende

We, Kursaal Oostende, with registered office at 8400 Ostend and company number 0414.880.183, use cookies and similar technologies to improve the operation and user experience of our website kursaaloostende.be.

Through cookies, we obtain information about the use of our website, with the aim of:

• improving the performance and functionality of the website;
• enhancing user-friendliness;
• enabling interaction with social media;
• better aligning our communication and advertisements with your interests.

What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text and number file that is stored in your web browser, on your mobile device and/or on your computer’s hard drive during a visit to our website. Cookies allow us to remember your preferences (such as language settings or previous choices), unless you configure your browser to refuse cookies.

Types of cookies

Cookies can be classified based on their origin, function, and lifespan.

Origin

• First-party cookies: cookies placed by Kursaal Oostende itself and necessary for the proper functioning of the website.
• Third-party cookies: cookies placed by third parties (such as Google, Meta, or TikTok) via our website. For these cookies, we refer to the privacy policy of the relevant third party. We have no control over the content or operation of these cookies.

Function

1. Strictly necessary / functional cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function correctly and cannot be disabled. They ensure, among other things:

• remembering your preferences;
• secure operation of the website;
• optimal distribution of visitors during peak moments.

These cookies do not require consent.

Examples:

2. Non-functional cookies (only with consent)

These cookies are not strictly necessary for the functioning of the website and are only placed after your explicit consent.

a. Statistical cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve it.

b. Social cookies

These cookies make it possible to share content from our website via social media.

c. Marketing and targeting cookies

These cookies allow us to display advertisements that better match your interests and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns.

For these cookies, information may be processed outside the European Economic Area. Appropriate safeguards are provided for this purpose, such as standard contractual clauses.

Cookie lifespan

• Session cookies: are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: remain stored on your device for the duration specified in the cookie, unless you delete them earlier.

Accepting or refusing cookies

On your first visit to our website, we ask you to:

• accept all cookies;
• refuse non-essential cookies; or
• set your preferences per category.

You can adjust or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings on our website.

Deleting or disabling cookies

You can delete or block cookies via your browser settings. Please note that:

• some website functions may not work correctly;
• your preferences will need to be reset on a subsequent visit.

More information per browser:

• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/nl/kb/cookies-verwijderen
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/nl-be/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
• Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/help/4027947

More general information:

• http://www.allaboutcookies.org
• http://www.youronlinechoices.com/be-nl/

Questions?

If you have questions about this cookie policy or about the processing of personal data, you can contact us at: marketing@kursaaloostende.be

Please also consult our privacy statement for more information on how we process and protect your personal data.

Changes

We reserve the right to modify, supplement, or update this cookie policy at any time. The most recent version is always available on our website. Where necessary, we will ask for your consent again.