Cookies policy (UE)

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Last updated: 15 June 2026

Article 1 – Introduction and identity of the data controller

This website is operated by CAT2LION SRL, a private limited company under Belgian law, registered with the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises under number BE 0655.817.196, incorporated on 1 June 2016, with registered office at Voie de l’Ardenne 133 – 4053 Embourg (Belgium) (hereinafter the “Controller”).

 

When you browse www.cat2lion.com, cookies and similar technologies may be stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone). This Cookie Policy aims to inform you transparently about their nature, purposes, lifespan and the means available to you to control them, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) and applicable Belgian law.

 

Article 2 – What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit our website. It enables the site to remember information about your browsing session (preferred language, display settings, session ID, etc.) in order to improve your experience and provide audience measurement data.

 

Cookies cannot damage your device. They are not executable programmes and cannot access personal data stored locally on your device beyond what you have shared with us.

 

Article 3 – Cookies used on www.cat2lion.com

Our website uses four categories of cookies, detailed below.

 

3.1  Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features (navigation, security) and cannot be disabled without affecting your experience. They do not collect data for advertising purposes and are placed on the basis of legitimate interest, without requiring your prior consent.

 

Cookie name

Duration

Provider

Purpose

Legal basis

session_id

Session

cat2lion.com

Maintaining the user session

Legitimate interest

csrf_token

Session

cat2lion.com

Protection against CSRF attacks

Legitimate interest

cookie_consent

12 months

cat2lion.com

Storing your cookie preferences

Legal obligation

 

3.2  Analytical cookies

These cookies allow us to measure site traffic, understand how visitors use the site (pages visited, session duration, navigation paths) and improve its performance. The data collected is aggregated and anonymised where possible.

 

Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR).

 

Cookie name

Duration

Provider

Purpose

Legal basis

_ga

2 years

Google Analytics

Unique visitor identification

Consent

_ga_XXXXXXXX

2 years

Google Analytics

Maintaining GA4 session state

Consent

_gid

24 hours

Google Analytics

Distinguishing visitors

Consent

_gat

1 minute

Google Analytics

Throttling request rate

Consent

 

3.3  Marketing and advertising cookies

These cookies are used to serve personalised advertisements tailored to your interests, on our site or on third-party sites, and to measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

 

Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR).

 

Cookie name

Duration

Provider

Purpose

Legal basis

_fbp

3 months

Meta (Facebook)

Visitor identification and retargeting

Consent

_gcl_au

3 months

Google Ads

Advertising conversion measurement

Consent

IDE

13 months

Google DoubleClick

Targeted ads and campaign measurement

Consent

 

3.4  Social media cookies

These cookies are placed by third-party social media platforms when you interact with sharing buttons or embedded content (videos, LinkedIn feeds, etc.) on our site. They enable platforms to identify you and track your browsing. We recommend consulting each platform’s privacy policy for further information.

 

Legal basis: your consent (Art. 6.1.a GDPR).

 

Cookie name

Duration

Provider

Purpose

Legal basis

li_gc

2 years

LinkedIn

LinkedIn cookie consent

Consent

UserMatchHistory

30 days

LinkedIn

LinkedIn advertising matching

Consent

yt-remote-*

Persistent

YouTube (Google)

Embedded video player preferences

Consent

 

Article 4 – Managing your consent

In accordance with applicable regulations, only strictly necessary cookies are placed without your prior consent. For all other categories, your consent is collected via our cookie banner displayed on your first visit to www.cat2lion.com.

 

You may modify or withdraw your consent at any time by:

  • Clicking the “Manage my cookie preferences” link available in the footer of the website;
  • Configuring your browser to block or delete cookies (see Article 5);
  • Using the opt-out tools provided by each third-party provider (see Article 6).

 

Withdrawing your consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to that withdrawal.

 

Article 5 – Browser settings

You can configure your browser to accept or refuse cookies, alert you when a cookie is sent, or delete cookies already stored. Instructions vary by browser:

  • Google Chrome: Settings › Privacy and security › Cookies and other site data
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options › Privacy & Security › Cookies and Site Data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings › Cookies and site permissions
  • Safari (macOS / iOS): Preferences › Privacy

 

Please note: blocking certain cookies may affect the proper functioning of some website features.

 

Article 6 – Third-party opt-out tools

You can exercise your rights directly with our third-party providers via the following links:

  • Google Analytics: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
  • Google Ads / DoubleClick: https://adssettings.google.com
  • Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policies/cookies
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/guest-controls/retarget-opt-out
  • YouTube: https://myaccount.google.com/data-and-privacy

 

For global management of advertising cookies, you may also use:

  • Your Online Choices (Europe): www.youronlinechoices.eu
  • Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org/choices

 

Article 7 – International data transfers

Certain third-party providers (Google, Meta, LinkedIn) may transfer data to countries outside the European Economic Area, including the United States. Such transfers are governed by appropriate safeguards, in particular standard contractual clauses adopted by the European Commission or applicable adequacy decisions. For further information, please consult the privacy policies of the relevant providers.

 

Article 8 – Retention periods

Cookies have a limited lifespan as specified in the tables in Article 3. Upon expiry, the cookie is automatically deleted. Data collected via analytical cookies is retained by Google Analytics for a maximum period of 26 months.

 

Your consent (or refusal) is stored for a maximum of 12 months, after which we will ask you to confirm your preferences again.

 

Article 9 – Your rights

In accordance with the GDPR and the Belgian Law of 30 July 2018, you have the following rights regarding your personal data collected through cookies:

  • Right of access: to obtain confirmation that data concerning you is being processed and to receive a copy thereof.
  • Right to rectification: to have inaccurate data corrected.
  • Right to erasure (‘right to be forgotten’): to request deletion of your data.
  • Right to object: to object to processing based on legitimate interest.
  • Right to restriction: to request temporary suspension of processing.
  • Right to data portability: to receive your data in a structured, machine-readable format.
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time, without affecting the lawfulness of prior processing.

 

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at: info@cat2lion.com or by post at Voie de l’Ardenne 133 – 4053 Embourg, Belgium.

 

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority (DPA): www.dataprotectionauthority.be — Rue de la Presse 35, 1000 Brussels.

 

Article 10 – Updates to this policy

CAT2LION SRL reserves the right to amend this Cookie Policy at any time in order to keep it aligned with applicable regulations and website practices. The date of the last update will be revised accordingly. In the event of a material change, a notice will be displayed on the website.

 

Article 11 – Governing law and jurisdiction

This Cookie Policy is governed exclusively by Belgian law. In the event of a dispute concerning its application, the parties undertake to seek an amicable resolution. Failing that, the courts of the judicial district of Liège shall have sole jurisdiction.

 

Article 12 – Contact

CAT2LION SRL — Voie de l’Ardenne 133 – 4053 Embourg (Belgium)

Email: info@cat2lion.com  ·  Phone: +32 495 29 29 65  ·  Website: www.cat2lion.com