What are cookies?
Cookies are small information files that are automatically stored on your computer's hard drive. Cookies are used, among other things, to increase the user experience: a website loads faster, or you do not have to re-enter your login name or settings every time.
Cookies are not active, executable software and are not harmful to your computer. Some cookies ensure that a website appears graphically neat, while others ensure that a web application functions correctly. Additionally, they are used to map the browsing behavior of visitors. This information is useful for tailoring a website as closely as possible to the wishes and needs of the visitor.
The cookies are not used to track the visitor's browsing behavior on other websites. Your internet browser allows you to prevent the use of cookies, to receive a warning when a cookie is installed, or to have the cookies removed from your hard drive after leaving the website. Please consult the help function of your internet browser for this.
Types of cookies
Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential to visit our website and to use certain parts of it.
| Cookie name | Expiration date | Goal | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| .AspNetCore.Antiforgery.* | Instant temporary cookie, deleted as soon as you close your browser | Antiforgery protection | Aspnetcore value |
| .AspNetCore.Cookies* | Instant temporary cookie, deleted as soon as you close your browser | Sign up on the website | Text |
| uac | Instant temporary cookie, deleted as soon as you close your browser | Required for logging in via Single Sign On on this website | Aspnetcore value |
| idsrv.session | Instant temporary cookie, deleted as soon as you close your browser | Authentication on the website | Session ID |
| origin | Instant temporary cookie, deleted as soon as you close your browser | Required for logging in via Single Sign On on this website | URL |
| eovt | 1 month | Keep track of which view (List or tiles) is active on the activity overview page. | numerical value |
| aovt | 1 month | Keep track of which view (List, A to Z, tiles) is active on the association guide overview page. | numerical value |
| Nov | 1 month | Keep track of which view (List or tiles) is active on the news overview page. | numerical value |
| prjovt | 1 month | Keep track of which view (Tiles or map) is active on a project page. | numerical value |
| vovt | 1 month | Keep track of which view (List or tiles) is active on the job vacancy overview page. | numerical value |
* cookie name may contain an additional value
Functional cookies
These are used to increase the user-friendliness for the visitor and make the website visit more pleasant. For example, these are the cookies that remember your preferences or keep track of whether you have already been asked to participate in a survey, so that we do not present you with the same survey over and over again.
| Cookie name | Expiration date | Goal | Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| lastvisitedtheme | Instant temporary cookie, deleted as soon as you close your browser | Keep track of the last visited theme page in order to highlight the active section of the main menu. | theme ID |
| cookie compliance | 365 days | Tracking cookie consent | json data |
| iframe-cookie-consent | Instant temporary cookie, deleted as soon as you close the browser | This way, the website knows whether or not you accept the cookies for third-party cookies in an iframe. | Cookie approval |
| search | Instant temporary cookie, deleted as soon as you close your browser | No search results found for correct logging | ID |
| contrast skin | 1000 days | Track high contrast active on the website | 1 |
| popup* | Depending on popup content | Hide popup on next visit | 1 |
* cookie name may contain an additional value
Matomo
This website uses Matomo to measure and analyze visitor information, to determine how you arrived at this website, to record how and how often the various web pages are visited, and to better tailor the website to the wishes and needs of the user. To this end, we collect internet traffic data and data regarding your browser type and computer. We do not use this data to personally identify you. No information about your person will be used, retained, or passed on.
My citizen profile
My Citizen Profile (header) uses cookies. You can find more information on the website of the Flemish Government .
Third-party cookies
Some of our pages display content from external providers, such as YouTube.
To view this third-party content, you must first accept their specific terms and conditions. This also includes their cookie policy, over which we have no control.
If you do not view this content, no third-party cookies will be placed on your device.
External providers on these websites
This website has no control over these external services. Providers may change their terms of use, the purpose and use of cookies, etc., at any time.
How can you refuse or manage the use of cookies?
You can refuse the installation of cookies via your browser settings. You can also delete already installed cookies from your computer or mobile device at any time, as follows:
If you disable cookies, please be aware that certain graphic elements may not display properly, or that you may not be able to use certain applications.
Do not track
This website respects your browser's 'Do Not Track' (DNT) function. If you have enabled the 'Do Not Track' functionality via your browser settings, no usage data from your visit to the website will be stored at all.