Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
This policy explains how Ouralex uses tracking technologies on ouralex.pro. We believe you should understand what information we collect and why. Think of this as your practical guide to how we handle data when you visit our website.
What Are These Tracking Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device. They're not programs and can't harm your computer. They just help websites remember things about your visit.
When you visit ouralex.pro, we use several types of tracking methods. Some are essential for the site to work properly. Others help us understand how people use our platform so we can make improvements.
If you log into your Ouralex account, a cookie remembers that you're logged in. Without it, you'd need to enter your credentials every time you clicked to a new page. That would be frustrating.
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Cookies
These keep the website functioning. They handle things like security, network management, and your session data. You can't turn these off because the site wouldn't work without them. They're deleted when you close your browser.
Functional Cookies
These remember your preferences and choices. Maybe you prefer a specific view of our learning resources, or you've set certain filters. Functional cookies save these settings so you don't have to reconfigure everything each visit.
Analytical Cookies
We use these to understand how visitors interact with our site. Which pages get the most traffic? Where do people spend their time? This information helps us improve content and navigation. The data is aggregated and anonymous.
Marketing Cookies
These track your browsing across different sites. They help us show relevant information about our family investing resources. If you've visited our learning program page, we might show you related content elsewhere online.
How We Actually Use This Information
Website Performance
Tracking helps us spot technical issues quickly. If something's loading slowly or breaking on certain devices, we can see that in our analytics and fix it. In December 2024, we noticed load times spiking on mobile devices and addressed the problem within days.
Content Improvement
When we see which educational resources get the most engagement, we know what's valuable to families learning about investing. This guides what we create next.
We never sell your browsing data to third parties. The information we collect stays within our organization and helps us serve Belgian families better.
Session Management
If you're logged into our learning platform, cookies maintain your session securely. They also help prevent unauthorized access to your account by verifying your identity throughout your visit.
Data Retention Periods
Different cookies last for different periods. Here's what you can expect:
| Cookie Type | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Session Cookies | Until browser closes | Temporary navigation and security |
| Preference Cookies | 6 months | Remember your settings |
| Analytics Cookies | 24 months | Track long-term usage patterns |
| Marketing Cookies | 12 months | Deliver relevant content |
Taking Control of Your Data
You have several options for managing cookies. Your browser gives you control over what gets stored and for how long.
Browser Configuration
Every modern browser lets you manage cookies through its settings. You can block all cookies, allow only certain types, or delete existing ones. Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will affect how our site functions.
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage cookies
What Happens When You Block Cookies?
If you disable all cookies, certain features won't work. You might not be able to stay logged in, your preferences won't be saved, and some interactive elements could malfunction. It's your choice, but the experience won't be optimal.
A middle ground is blocking third-party cookies while allowing first-party ones. This gives you more privacy while keeping most site functionality intact.
Third-Party Services
We work with select third-party services that may set their own cookies. These help us with analytics and content delivery. Each service has its own privacy policy:
- Analytics providers help us understand visitor behavior through aggregated data
- Content delivery networks ensure our educational resources load quickly across Belgium and beyond
- Security services protect against malicious activity and keep your data safe
We vet these partners carefully and only work with companies that respect user privacy. Still, we recommend reviewing their individual policies if you want the complete picture.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes. Regulations evolve. We review this policy regularly and update it when needed. The "last updated" date at the top tells you when we made the most recent changes.
If we make significant changes that affect how we use tracking technologies, we'll notify you through our website or via email if you have an account with us. We won't reduce your rights without giving you proper notice.
Your Rights Under Belgian and EU Law
As someone accessing our site from Belgium, you have specific rights under GDPR. You can request access to the data we've collected about you. You can ask us to delete it or transfer it to another service. You can object to certain types of processing.
We respect these rights fully. If you want to exercise any of them, contact us through the information below and we'll respond within the legally required timeframe.
Questions About Our Cookie Policy?
Reach out to us at Rue Saint-Martin 5, 7500 Tournai, Belgium
Call us: +32 51 26 77 26
Email: [email protected]