Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 September 2026
This website, melbea.be, operated by MELBEA, uses cookies and similar technologies. We want to explain clearly which cookies are used, for what purpose, and how you stay in control of your preferences.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file sent with the pages of this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer, tablet or phone. The information it contains may be sent back to our servers or to those of relevant third parties on a later visit.
2. What is a script?
A script is a piece of code used to make our website function properly and interactively. This code is executed on our servers or on your device.
3. What is a web beacon?
A web beacon (or pixel tag) is a small, often invisible image placed in a page or an email. It allows us to know whether you have viewed certain content. Web beacons often rely on third-party cookies.
4. Cookies used on this website
We group cookies according to their purpose:
- Technical or functional cookies (necessary): they ensure the website works correctly, remember your chosen language, protect our forms against abuse and store your consent choices. These cookies are essential and do not require your permission.
- Statistical (analytical) cookies: they help us understand how visitors use the website (pages viewed, time on page, device used) so we can improve its content and structure. This data is processed in aggregated form.
- Marketing / social media cookies: we currently do not use advertising cookies or social media trackers. If that changes, we will ask for your consent beforehand.
5. Cookies placed by third parties
Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited): we use Google Analytics to measure website traffic. These statistical cookies are only placed after your consent. IP addresses are anonymised where possible and the data is not used for advertising purposes.
Some embedded content (videos, maps, fonts) may also place technical cookies. We keep such embeds to a minimum.
6. Consent
On your first visit, a banner informs you about the use of cookies and lets you accept or refuse non-essential cookies. The website remains fully usable if you refuse statistical cookies.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the 'Manage your consent' page, linked at the bottom of every page.
7. Enabling, disabling and deleting cookies
You can delete cookies already stored or prevent them from being placed at any time through your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge and others). Deleting cookies may cause certain preferences, such as your selected language, to be lost.
Some browsers also offer private browsing or a 'Do Not Track' signal, which we honour for statistical cookies.
8. Retention periods
Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Preference and consent cookies are kept for up to 12 months. Statistical cookies are kept for a maximum of 14 months, in line with European guidance.
9. Your rights
Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) you have the right to access, correct, erase, restrict, object to and port your personal data. You may also withdraw your consent at any time.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels, Belgium).
10. Contact details
For any question about this cookie policy or your personal data, you can reach us at:
- MELBEA — Luxemburgstraat 20, 9140 Temse, Belgium
- Email: MELBEA.customers@hotmail.com
- Phone: +32 489 82 59 40