Cookie Policy

Last Updated: February 15, 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

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

2. How We Use Cookies

The BASE-100 Institute uses cookies to:

  • Remember your preferences and settings
  • Keep you signed in to your account
  • Understand how you use our website
  • Improve our services and user experience
  • Remember your cookie consent preferences

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, security cookies

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Can be disabled: No (required for site functionality)

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and choices.

Examples: Language preferences, cookie consent status

Duration: Up to 1 year

Can be disabled: Yes

3.3 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Examples: Google Analytics, page view tracking

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes

3.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your online activity to help us deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad.

Examples: Advertising network cookies, retargeting pixels

Duration: Up to 2 years

Can be disabled: Yes

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set cookies on your device. These include:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and performance monitoring
  • CDN Providers: For content delivery (Tailwind CSS, Font Awesome, Google Fonts)
  • Email Services: For newsletter and communication management

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie policies.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies from specific websites
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

5.3 Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
  • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly:

  • You may need to log in each time you visit
  • Your preferences and settings won't be saved
  • Some interactive features may not work
  • We won't be able to remember your cookie consent choice

7. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business practices. Please check this page periodically for updates.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

BASE-100 Institute

Email: privacy@base100.org

Location: Flanders, Belgium