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Cookie policy

PortAware places great importance on your privacy and the careful handling of your personal data. We therefore do our utmost to explain in this cookie statement, in clear and plain language, which cookies we use on our website.

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Scope

This cookie statement applies to www​.PortAware​.be

PortAware

PortAware is a website of the Directorate-General for Shipping of the Federal Public Service Mobility and Public Works, located at Vooruitgangstraat 56, 1210 Brussels, with company number BE 0308.357.852.

If you have any questions, comments or complaints regarding this cookie statement or the processing of your personal data, or if you wish to exercise any of your rights, please contact us by email at info@​portaware.​be.

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small file that is automatically stored on your computer’s hard drive when you visit a website. Each cookie contains a unique identification number. Cookies can be used to collect or store information about your behaviour on a website and/​or your device. By reading these cookies, stored information can be retrieved again. Cookies usually have an expiry date.

Which cookies do we use?

PortAware uses only essential cookies.

Essential cookies are technically necessary for the website to function properly and to be used correctly.

PortAware uses Matomo because these are the cookies that best protect the privacy and anonymity of the user. Matomo is the market leader when it comes to protecting users’ privacy and anonymity. This is one of the reasons it is used by various governments and the European Union.

The PortAware website does not use functional or analytical cookies.

Changes to the cookie statement

PortAware is a dynamic and innovative environment. This cookie statement may be updated if our services or applicable legislation require it. This means we are constantly looking for better services tailored to your needs. We will of course inform you of any important changes to this cookie statement, and will ask for your consent where necessary.