Cookie policy

This Cookie Policy respects and applies the guidelines arising from Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 on the protection of natural persons with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, and repealing Directive 95/46/EC (hereinafter GDPR), the Telecommunications Act, as well as all other applicable regulations. 

BV THE ZOO, with registered office at 3500 Hasselt, Pietelbeekstraat 4, as well as all affiliated companies, hereinafter referred to as 'The Zoo', aims to inform visitors to its website through this Cookie Policy about the policy The Zoo applies regarding Cookies. 

The website makes use of Cookies. Some Cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be refused if you wish to visit this website. Other Cookies are used for analytical purposes. These can always be refused if you wish. By using Cookies, The Zoo aims to optimise its website and guarantee you a user-friendly experience. 

What are Cookies?

A Cookie is a small text file that a website places on your computer's hard drive when you visit the site. The primary function of Cookies is to distinguish users from one another. Cookies also serve to optimise the use of websites. They keep track of, for example, login details and actions of visitors. Depending on their origin, function, and lifespan, there are different types of Cookies.

What categories of Cookies exist and which ones are used?

Cookies can be distinguished according to their origin, function, and lifespan.
1. First Party Cookies These Cookies are placed by the website currently being visited by the user.
2. Third Party Cookies These Cookies are placed by a third party that is not part of the website being visited. Facebook and LinkedIn are examples of such third parties. Functional Cookies These Cookies ensure that a website functions properly.
3. Functional Cookies are logically First Party Cookies.
4. Non-Functional Cookies These Cookies are placed for statistical, social, targeting, and commercial purposes. Consequently, they do not support the functioning of a website. They can be used, for example, to analyse the number of visitors to a website.
5. Permanent Cookies These Cookies remain on the user's device for a predetermined period. They are activated each time the user visits a website. Most Non-Functional Cookies are Permanent Cookies.
6. Session Cookies These Cookies allow the user's actions to be simplified and linked together during a browsing session. Session Cookies are temporary in nature and are deleted when a browser is closed. Most Functional Cookies are Session Cookies.

The Cookies mentioned above may be used on The Zoo's website.

Regarding Third Party Cookies, The Zoo refers to the statements these parties make on their respective websites. Please note that The Zoo has no influence over the content of the statements or Cookies of these third parties.

How can you disable Cookies?

The Zoo wishes to point out that disabling Cookies has consequences. By disabling Cookies, you may get the impression that certain parts or functions of the website are not working properly. If you nevertheless wish to disable, delete, or change Cookie settings, your browser's help function offers you the option to do so:

Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/nl-NL/windows7/Block-enable-or-allow-cookies
Chrome: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=nl&answer=95647
Firefox: http://support.mozilla.org/nl/kb/cookies-in-en-uitschakelen-websites-voorkeuren
Safari: http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5042

Questions and changes

If you have any further questions, you can contact The Zoo's security and privacy officer at the following email address: [email protected].

The Zoo expressly reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time, without any prior notice being required.