Cookie Policy

Last updated: October 5, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

FRASK INDUSTRIES uses cookies to improve your experience on our website, analyze website traffic, and understand where our visitors are coming from. By using our website, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility.

  • Session cookies: Maintain your session as you navigate the website
  • Security cookies: Authenticate users and prevent fraudulent use
  • Language preference: Remember your language selection (EN/NL/FR/DE)

3.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting anonymous information.

  • Google Analytics: Tracks visitor behavior, page views, and session duration
  • Performance monitoring: Identifies technical issues and improves website performance

Retention period: Maximum 26 months

3.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features.

  • Language preference storage
  • Contact form data retention (temporary)
  • User interface preferences

3.4 Marketing/Targeting Cookies (If Applicable)

Currently, FRASK INDUSTRIES does not use marketing or targeting cookies. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your explicit consent.

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous information about visitor behavior. This data helps us improve our website and services.

  • Data collected: Pages visited, time on site, referring sources, device type, approximate location
  • Purpose: Website optimization and performance improvement
  • Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

5. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be either "session" or "persistent" cookies:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (specified in the cookie) or until manually deleted

6. Your Cookie Choices

6.1 Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device
  • Delete all or specific cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Accept/reject all cookies by default
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Browser-Specific Instructions

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6.2 Consequences of Disabling Cookies

Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality:

  • Language preferences may not be saved
  • Contact forms may not function properly
  • Some website features may be unavailable
  • Your browsing experience may be less personalized

6.3 Opting Out of Analytics

To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

7. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals but will reassess our policy as standards develop.

8. Cookies We Use - Detailed List

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
frask_language Stores language preference (EN/NL/FR/DE) 1 year Functional
frask_cookie_consent Records cookie consent status 1 year Necessary
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute Analytics

9. Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. The latest version will always be available on our website with the revision date clearly indicated.

10. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have rights regarding cookies and personal data:

  • Right to be informed about cookies we use
  • Right to refuse non-essential cookies
  • Right to withdraw consent at any time
  • Right to access data collected via cookies
  • Right to request deletion of cookie data

11. Belgian Cookie Law Compliance

This Cookie Policy complies with Belgian implementation of the ePrivacy Directive (Article 129 of the Belgian Act of 13 June 2005 on Electronic Communications). We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device.

12. Children's Privacy

Our website is intended for business professionals and not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact:

FRASK INDUSTRIES
Email: info@frask.be
Phone: +32 475 45 56 98
Address: Liersesteenweg 189, 2860 Sint Katelijne Waver, Belgium

14. Complaints

If you have concerns about how we use cookies, you can lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:

Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit (GBA/APD)
Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels
Phone: +32 2 274 48 00
Email: contact@apd-gba.be
Website: www.dataprotectionauthority.be

15. More Information

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