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1. The parties

In this Cookie Statement, the following terms are defined as stated below:

Clicpublic SRL

with its registered office at Rue du Bosquet 21, 1400 Nivelles - Belgique, listed under company number: 0501.706.962.

User

every natural person (B2C) or legal entity (B2B) (for the provisions in the Privacy Act that apply to legal entities) visits the online platform of Clicpublic, without placing a bid.

Auctioneer

every natural person (B2C) or legal entity (B2B) (for the provisions in the Privacy Act that apply to legal entities) in a contractual relationship, of whatever nature, with Clicpublic via the online platform of Clicpublic.

Bidder

every natural person (B2C) or legal entity (B2B) (for the provisions in the Privacy Act that apply to legal entities) in a contractual relationship, of whatever nature, with Auctioneer or Clicpublic via the online platform of Clicpublic.

Seller

every natural person (B2C) or legal entity (B2B) (for the provisions in the Privacy Act that apply to legal entities) in a contractual relationship, of whatever nature, with the Bidder or Clicpublic via the online platform of Clicpublic.

Bid(s)

: the object of one or several (electronic) agreements, between Bidder, Auctioneer and Sellers, realised via the online platform of Clicpublic. A bid may as well be a private sale, 'maximum bid', forfeit, or similar, but are consistent hereinafter referred to as "Bid").

Telecommunications Act

The act pertaining to various provisions regarding electronic means of communication ('Telecommunications Act') (URL).

Electronic Communications Act

implementation of Telecommunications Act in Section 129 of the Electronic Communications Act of 13 June 2005 (URL).

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small data or text files that are stored on your local computer by websites. Such cookies may have different purposes: there are technical cookies (for language settings), session cookies (temporary cookies) and tracking cookies (cookies that follow your online behaviour, enabling the website owner to offer you the best possible user experience).
Section 129 of the Belgian Electronic Communications Act (Telecommunications Act conversion) contains a number of provisions about cookies and their use on websites. The Belgian implementation is derived from the European e-Privacy directive, which implies that the use of cookies and cookie legislation is regulated differently in each European country. Clicpublic is a Belgian company. Item 7, "I'm not from Belgium. Does a different form of approval apply to my country?" gives an overview of how each European country implements cookie legislation.

3. What is the use of cookies?

Clicpublic wants to keep you informed about this new legislation and about the cookies it uses. Cookies help Clicpublic to optimise your visit to a website, to remember technical choices (e.g. a language setting, a newsletter, etc.) and to show you more relevant services and offers.

If you want to consult the website of Clicpublic, we recommend enabling cookies. If you do not like this however, you are free to disable cookies (see also under "How can I manage cookies?").

We use cookies to improve your visit to our website. The cookies we use are safe. The information we gather by means of cookies helps us to identify any errors, or to show you specific services which we think may interest you. It is possible we store information directly related to you. We may also use cookies from carefully selected partners with whom we collaborate and who advertise our services on their websites.

4. What assurance can you offer visitors?

Following an extensive legal and technical scan of its website by deJuristen, Clicpublic was awarded the MyLabel quality label. This label guarantees visitors 100% legal assurance.

5. What type of cookies does Clicpublic use?

If you want to consult the website of Clicpublic, we recommend enabling cookies on your computer, tablet or mobile phone. If cookies are disabled, we may not be able to guarantee your visit to our website will be smooth.
If you nevertheless wish to limit, block or remove cookies from Clicpublic, you can manage your browser settings as described under item 6.

6. How can I manage cookies?

Make sure cookies are enabled in your browser. To enable cookies, follow these steps:

For Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0, 8.0
  • In Internet Explorer, click on 'Internet Options' in the 'Extra' menu.
  • Under the 'Privacy' tab, set the settings to 'low' or 'accept all cookies' (any setting above 'medium' will disable cookies).
  • Click on 'OK'.

For Mozilla Firefox
  • Click on 'Firefox' in the top left corner of your browser and then select 'Options'.
  • Under the 'Privacy' tab, make sure 'Tell websites I do not want to be tracked' is not ticked.
  • Click on 'OK'.

For Google Chrome
  • Click on 'Extra' in the top of your browser window and select 'Options'.
  • Under the 'Under the Hood' tab, look for 'Privacy' and select 'Content Settings'.
  • Now select 'Allow local data to be set'.

For Safari
  • Click on to 'Cog' icon in the top of your browser window and select 'Preferences'.
  • Click on 'Security' and then tick the option that says: 'Block cookies from third parties and advertisers'.
  • Click 'Save'.

7. I'm not from Belgium. Does a different form of approval apply to my country?

Clicpublic is a Belgian company, however it is possible the website is visited by people who are not from Belgium. The way in which European Member States implement cookie legislation often differs widely, making it difficult for the User to find out how his or her approval must be given. The table below offers an overview of the European Members States, the implementation status of cookie legislation and the implementation method (if any).
Clicpublic aims to pursue the correct implementation method, insofar as possible from a technical and material point of view.

MEMBER STATEOK?IMPLEMENTATION METHODOPT-IN?REQUIREMENTS
BELGIUM YES AMENDMENT TO THE ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS ACT YES OPT-IN. NOT PERMITTED VIA BROWSER.
BULGARIA YES AMENDMENT TO THE BULGARIAN ELECTRONIC MESSAGES ACT NO OPT-OUT
CYPRUS YES AMENDMENT TO THE REGULATION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION AND POSTAL SERVICES LAW YES STRICT OPT-IN
DENMARK YES REVIEW OF SECTION 5.3 + GUIDELINE NO SOFT-OPT-IN
GERMANY NO LEGISLATIVE BILL REJECTED NO SELF-REGULATION
ESTONIA / INTERPRETATION ALREADY APPLIED NO IMPLICIT (NOTICE & OPT-OUT)
FINLAND YES AMENDMENT TO PRIVACY ACT NO VIA BROWSER
FRANCE YES NEW LEGISLATION YES STRICT OPT-IN
GREECE NO NOT YET IMPLEMENTED NO VIA BROWSER
HUNGARY YES AMENDMENT TO THE HUNGARIAN ACT ON COMMUNICATIONS NO VIA BROWSER
IRELAND YES AMENDEMENT + GUIDELINE NO NOTHING STIPULATED
ICELAND NO LEGISLATIVE BILL NO VIA BROWSER
ITALY YES AMENDEMENT NO VIA BROWSER
LATVIA YES AMENDMENT TO LAW ON INFORMATION SOCIETY SERVICES YES STRICT OPT-IN
LICHTENSTEIN NO BILL NOT KNOWN NOT KNOWN NOT KNOWN
LITHUANIA YES AMENDMENT TO LAW ON ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS YES STRICT OPT-IN
LUXEMBURG/td> YES AMENDEMENT NO IMPLICIT CONSENT
MALTA YES NEW LEGISLATION NO VIA BROWSER
THE NETHERLANDS YES REVISED LEGISLATION: TELECOMMUNICATIONS ACT YES OPT-IN
NORWAY NO LEGISLATIVE BILL NOT KNOWN NOT KNOWN
AUSTRIA YES AMENDEMENT YES/NO OPT-IN FOR TRACKING COOKIES
POLAND NO LEGISLATIVE BILL YES OPT-IN FOR TRACKING COOKIES
PORTUGAL YES LEGISLATIVE BILL (FINAL) YES DISCUSSION
ROMANIA YES AMENDEMENT YES OPT-IN (DISCUSSION)
SLOVENIA NO LEGISLATIVE BILL (FINAL) NO VIA BROWSER
SLOVAKIA YES AMENDEMENT YES VIA BROWSER
SPAIN YES AMENDEMENT YES OPT-IN
UNITED KINGDOM YES NEW LEGISLATION: PRIVACY AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS YES IMPLICIT OPT-IN
ZWEDEN YES AMENDEMENT YES OPT-IN


Should you have any questions or comments about cookies after having read this Cookie Statement ("Cookie Statement"), please contact us on info@clicpublic.be