Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 21, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how anneleenvaes.be (“the Site”) uses cookies and similar technologies. As I am based in Belgium, this policy is designed to be transparent and compliant with European privacy regulations.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the site owner.

2. How I use cookies

I use cookies to ensure the security of the site, to understand how visitors interact with my content, and to enable social media features.

The cookies used on this Site fall into the following categories:

  • Necessary Cookies: These are essential for the website to function properly. This includes security plugins (like Wordfence) that protect the site from unauthorized access or spam. These do not store any personal identifiable information.
  • Analytical Cookies: I use Google Analytics 4 (GA4) to monitor website traffic. This helps me understand which projects and areas of expertise are most relevant to my audience. These cookies are anonymized and do not allow me to identify individual visitors.
  • Social Media & Embeds: I use embedded content from platforms such as LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for two primary purposes: to showcase my own creative work and projects, and to provide professional analysis of external cases. These embeds add visual context and depth to my articles. Please note that these third-party platforms may place their own cookies when you view this content to track your interaction or remember your preferences, especially if you are logged into their services.

3. Managing your preferences

When you first visit the Site, a cookie banner (managed by CookieYes) appears. You have the choice to:

  • Accept: Enable all cookies, including analytics and social media tracking.
  • Reject: Only functional and security cookies will be placed.
  • Customize: Select specifically which categories you wish to allow.

You can change your mind or withdraw your consent at any time by clearing your browser’s cookies or by interacting with the cookie settings icon on the Site.

4. More Information

For more details on how your data is handled, please read my Privacy Policy. If you have any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you can reach me at info@anneleenvaes.be.