Cookie Statement
Last updated: March 23, 2026
Version: 1.0
This website YouSave.be uses cookies and similar technologies (hereinafter collectively referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit our website. They help the website function properly, provide insight into how the site is used, and ensure a personalized browsing experience.
We respect your privacy and process personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Belgian legislation (including the Electronic Communications Act), and the guidelines of the Belgian Data Protection Authority (GBA).
In this cookie statement, we explain:
- Which cookies we use
- Why we use them
- How long they are stored
- With whom we share data (if applicable)
- How you can manage your preferences or delete cookies
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small files that store information on your device. There are different types:
- First-party cookies: placed by us (the website owner).
- Third-party cookies: placed by external parties (e.g., Google, Facebook, analytics tools).
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, local storage, or fingerprints.
2. Types of cookies we use
We categorize cookies as follows (you can give or refuse consent per category via our cookie banner):
- Strictly necessary cookies These are essential for the basic functioning of the website (e.g., navigation, security, session management). They do not require consent. Legal basis: legitimate interests / legal obligation.
- Functional / preference cookies These remember your choices (e.g., language, region, dark mode) for a better user experience. Legal basis: consent.
- Statistics / analytical cookies These collect anonymous data about how visitors use the site (e.g., page views, bounce rate). We use this to improve the site. Legal basis: consent (IP anonymization applied where possible).
- Marketing / advertising / personalization cookies These track your browsing behavior to show personalized advertisements on other sites or enable remarketing. They often share data with advertising networks. Legal basis: consent.
These are the cookies we use
- Strictly necessary
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __Host-session | YouSave.be | Maintains your login session and ensures secure communication between your browser and our servers. | HTTP cookie | Session |
| silktideCookieChoice_necessary | YouSave.be | Stores that you have made a cookie choice (required for the consent system). | localStorage | 12 months |
| silktideCookieChoice_preference | YouSave.be | Stores your preference for preference cookies (accepted/rejected). | localStorage | 12 months |
| silktideCookieChoice_analytics | YouSave.be | Stores your preference for analytics cookies (accepted/rejected). | localStorage | 12 months |
| silktideCookieChoice_advertising | YouSave.be | Stores your preference for marketing cookies (accepted/rejected). | localStorage | 12 months |
| silktideCookieBanner_InitialChoice | YouSave.be | Indicates that you have made an initial cookie choice so we do not show the banner again. | localStorage | 12 months |
| subscription_token_* | YouSave.be |
- Preference cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| preferred_language | YouSave.be | Remembers your selected language so we can display the site in that language on future visits. | localStorage | 12 months |
- Analytical cookies
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users to generate statistical usage reports about how visitors use the site. | HTTP cookie | 24 months |
| analytics_storage | YouSave.be | Stores an anonymous identifier in localStorage to measure how users navigate between pages and features. | localStorage | 12 months |
- Marketing
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _fbp | Meta (Facebook) | Used by Meta to deliver advertisement products such as real-time bidding from third-party advertisers. | HTTP cookie | 3 months |
| ad_storage | Stores a unique identifier to measure the effectiveness of ad campaigns and to show relevant ads. | localStorage | 12 months |
Some cookies (from Google and Meta) may transfer personal data to the US. This is done with appropriate safeguards such as the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).
3. How to manage or delete cookies?
- Via our cookie banner (at the bottom or via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer), you can adjust your preferences or withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal is as easy as giving consent: via “Cookie Settings” in the footer, with one click you can refuse all non-strictly necessary cookies.
- Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impairing the site’s functionality.
- Adjust your browser settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Block third-party cookies or enable “Do Not Track”.
- Tools such as “I don’t care about cookies” (extension) or ad-blockers can help, but may affect the site.
4. Changes to this policy
We may update this statement in case of new cookies, legislation, or site changes. The date at the top shows the last update. We recommend checking this page regularly.
5. Contact
Questions about cookies or your privacy? Contact us via our contact form.
By continuing to use our website after adjusting your cookie preferences, you agree to this policy. Use after refusal is permitted; only strictly necessary cookies remain active.