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Cookies policy

Last updated: 12/01/2026

This cookie policy explains how the ReFORM network website (hereinafter referred to as the “Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive, and applicable Belgian law.

1. What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on the user’s device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when visiting a website. Cookies are used in particular to recognize a device, remember preferences, or collect information related to browsing activity.

Cookies may be:

  • temporary (session cookies), which are deleted when the browser is closed;

  • persistent, which are stored for a defined period of time.

2. Types of cookies used on the Site

The Site may use the following categories of cookies:

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Site and cannot be disabled. They are used in particular to:

  • ensure the security of the Site;

  • manage consent preferences;

  • enable navigation and access to essential features.

Legal basis: legitimate interest of the data controller (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) and ePrivacy exemption.

2.2 Audience measurement and statistics cookies

These cookies collect anonymous or pseudonymised information on how users use the Site (pages visited, time spent on the site, traffic sources, etc.) in order to improve its content and performance.

Examples of tools that may be used:

  • Google Analytics / GA4 [to be confirmed]

  • Other analytics tools [to be completed]

These cookies are only set with the user’s prior consent.

Legal basis: consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

2.3 Functional cookies

These cookies improve the functionality and personalisation of the Site (language, display preferences, etc.).

They are only set if the user gives consent.

Legal basis: consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

2.4 Marketing and advertising cookies

These cookies may be used to:

  • display relevant advertisements;

  • measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns;

  • limit the frequency of ad displays.

Examples of tools that may be used:

  • Meta (Facebook / Instagram) Pixel [to be confirmed]

  • Google Ads / other advertising platforms [to be completed]

These cookies are only set after the user’s explicit consent has been obtained.

Legal basis: consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR).

3. Consent management

When visiting the Site for the first time, users are informed about the use of cookies via a consent banner.

Users may:

  • accept all cookies;

  • refuse non-essential cookies;

  • customise their choices by category.

Consent may be withdrawn at any time via [link to the consent management tool / CMP].

Cookies list:

Cookie name Domain Description Retention period Category
pll_language reform-sportscimed.org The pll_language cookie is used by Polylang to remember the language selected by the user when returning to the website, and to determine the language when this information is not otherwise available. 1 year Necessary
_cfuvid .challenges.cloudflare.com Cloudflare uses this cookie to track users across sessions in order to optimize user experience by maintaining session consistency and providing personalized services. Session Necessary
axeptio_cookies reform-sportscimed.org Axeptio uses this cookie to remember cookie consent choices. 6 months 7 days Functional
axeptio_authorized_vendors reform-sportscimed.org Axeptio uses this cookie to remember which vendors you have given your consent to. 6 months 7 days Functional
axeptio_all_vendors reform-sportscimed.org Axeptio uses this cookie to store the list of vendors. 6 months 7 days Functional

4. Cookie retention period

Cookies are stored for a maximum period of [to be completed – e.g. 13 months], in accordance with the recommendations of data protection authorities.

Data collected via cookies are automatically deleted or anonymised at the end of this period.

5. Browser settings

Users may also manage or delete cookies via their browser settings:

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of the Site.

6. Data transfers outside the European Union

Some third-party tools used via cookies may result in data transfers outside the European Union.

In such cases, the data controller ensures that appropriate safeguards are implemented in accordance with the GDPR (standard contractual clauses, adequacy decisions, etc.).

7. Contact

For any questions regarding the use of cookies, users may contact:

8. Changes to the cookie policy

This cookie policy may be amended at any time to reflect legal, technical, or functional developments of the Site.

The applicable version is the one published on the Site at the time of consultation.