Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy — Galactus IT Advisory

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website function properly, remember your preferences, and provide usage statistics. Similar technologies include pixels, local storage, and scripts.

2. Who Places Cookies?

  • First-party cookies are placed by galactus.be directly.

  • Third-party cookies are placed by external services we use (e.g., analytics providers). These third parties may process your data according to their own privacy policies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function. They do not require your consent.

Cookie Purpose Duration Session cookie Maintains your browsing session Session (deleted when you close your browser) Cookie consent Remembers your cookie preferences 12 months

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymized usage data. They are only placed with your consent.

Cookie Provider Purpose Duration ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors 2 years ga* Google Analytics Maintains session state 2 years gid Google Analytics Distinguishes unique visitors 24 hours _gat Google Analytics Limits request rate 1 minute

Note: If we use a different analytics provider (e.g., Plausible, Matomo), we will update this table accordingly. If we use a privacy-first analytics tool that does not use cookies, this section may not apply.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference. They are only placed with your consent.

Cookie Purpose Duration language Remembers your preferred language 12 months

3.4 Marketing Cookies

We currently do not use marketing or advertising cookies on galactus.be.

4. Your Consent

In accordance with Belgian and EU law (ePrivacy Directive and GDPR), we ask for your consent before placing any cookies that are not strictly necessary. You can manage your preferences through our cookie banner when you first visit the site.

You are free to withdraw or change your consent at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by using the cookie settings link in our website footer.

5. How to Control Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for the most common browsers:

  • 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

Please note that blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.

6. Google Analytics and IP Anonymization

If we use Google Analytics, we have enabled IP anonymization, meaning your full IP address is never stored by Google. We have also configured Google Analytics to not share data with other Google services. Our analytics setup is compliant with Belgian DPA guidance.

We have entered into a Data Processing Agreement with Google for this purpose.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal, regulatory, or operational reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

8. Contact Us

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

Galactus IT Advisory Email: info@galactus.be Website: https://galactus.be

For more information about cookies in general, visit https://www.allaboutcookies.org.