Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are used to remember information about your visit, such as authentication status, preferences, or session data.

2. Cookies We Use

Belle uses a single cookie, strictly necessary for the platform to function:

We do not use any analytics, advertising, tracking, or social media cookies.

3. Why No Consent Banner

Under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC), consent is not required for cookies that are strictly necessary for a service explicitly requested by the user.

The belle_refresh cookie is essential for maintaining your authenticated session. Without it, you would need to re-enter your credentials on every page load. Because this cookie is strictly necessary, no consent banner is required.

This exemption is confirmed by the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) and national supervisory authorities across the EU.

4. How to Manage Cookies

You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View which cookies are stored on your device
• Delete individual cookies or all cookies at once
• Block cookies from specific sites or entirely
• Set preferences for first-party and third-party cookies

Please note that blocking the belle_refresh cookie will prevent you from staying signed in to Belle. You will need to log in again on each visit.

For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, visit your browser's help documentation.

5. Contact

For questions about this cookie policy, contact us at [email protected].