Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how HUGO M ("we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and account access.
  • Analytics Cookies: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website performance and user experience.
  • Preference Cookies: These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference) and provide enhanced, personalized features.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

  • Session cookies
  • Security cookies
  • Load balancing cookies

Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, such as which pages you visited and which links you clicked on. This information is aggregated and anonymous.

  • Google Analytics cookies (if implemented)
  • Website performance monitoring cookies

Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow our website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features.

  • Language preferences
  • Region selection
  • Accessibility settings

4. Third-Party Cookies

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

  • Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic and usage patterns
  • Social Media Platforms: When you share content on social media or interact with social media widgets
  • Payment Processors: For secure donation processing

We do not control third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective third-party's privacy policy for more information.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

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

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

Note: Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites you visit.

Opt-Out Links

For Google Analytics, you can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

6. Cookies We Use

The following table provides more details about the cookies we use:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
session_id Maintains user session state Session
cookie_consent Stores cookie consent preferences 1 year
lang_pref Stores language preference 1 year
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours

Note: The specific cookies listed above may vary. We will update this table as our website evolves.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology or legislation. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. More Information

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.

9. Contact Us

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

  • Email: jovint00@gmail.com
  • Address: HUGO M, Jules Bilmeyerstraat 32, Antwerpen 2600, Belgium
  • Register Number: 0699548855