This cookie policy (hereinafter the "Cookie Policy") explains what cookies are and how they are used. It is addressed to the public having access to the website (hereinafter "the Visitor" or "you").

The Nine advises the Visitor to read the Privacy Policy and the Cookie Policy as they are both important for the protection of personal data.

1. GENERAL

This Cookie Policy applies to all websites operated by The Nine, including www.thenine.be (hereinafter the "Website"). The Nine is registered with the Belgian authorities at Rue Archimède 69, 1000 Brussels, Belgium under number 0733756597 (hereinafter "we" or "us").

When you first access our Website, a cookie banner appears asking you to accept the use of our cookies. The banner also allows access to our Cookie Policy.

By accessing the Website you agree to the use of cookies in accordance with the terms of this Cookie Policy. We use the data obtained through our cookies in accordance with our Privacy Policy. If the Visitor chooses not to accept our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy, then the Visitor is requested to leave the Website.

We reserve the right to change our Cookie Policy and Privacy Policy. The Visitor is invited to consult them regularly to keep informed.

If you have any questions about how we collect, store and use your personal information, please see our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using one of the following options:
Telephone: +32(0)497 501 390 E-mail: info@thenine.be
Postal address: Rue Archimède 69, 1000 Brussels, Belgium

2. WHAT ARE COOKIES?

A cookie is a small text file that a website stores on your computer or phone when you visit the Website. This allows the Website to remember your actions and preferences (such as login, language, font size and other display preferences) for a period of time, so that you do not have to resubmit these preferences when you return to the Website or move from one page to another.

Cookies are used to optimize your navigation and simplify your online operations. Cookies allow us to recognise you each time you visit the Website and to remember your personal preferences. This makes your browsing experience easier and better. In addition, we also use the data collected on access to the Website to improve its overall performance in terms of speed, functionality and ease of use.

Cookies do not work independently of the Website and in no way access data on your computer or phone.

3. THE DIFFERENT COOKIES USED

3.1 We use the following types of cookies:

• Browsing cookies:
  These cookies are necessary to enable web browsing and the various functions related to it. These cookies allow you to navigate from one web page to another and to record the information necessary to fill in the forms. If you refuse these cookies, the different functions of the Website become hindered (completely or partially).
• Functional Cookies:
  These cookies make your overall browsing experience easier and better. They allow you to customize settings at your request.
• Tracking CookiesThese
  These cookies are used to track your online activity and particularly to track the different websites you visit. They collect the following types of data: number and duration of visits to the Website, and campaign data relating to visits.
• Google DoubleClick CookiesThese
  These cookies are used to manage and optimise our marketing campaigns on other websites. For more information on the use of these cookies, we refer to the Google privacy policy: https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/.

3.2 Detailed information on the cookies used :

• Cookie Consent:
  These cookies are used to identify Visitors to the Website for authentication purposes and to prevent abuse. In addition, they allow Visitors to enter the data necessary to fill in forms, shopping carts, etc. Cookies last for the duration of the session, or even a few hours afterwards.
  
• Google analytics Cookies tracking:
  These cookies generate and assign random identifiers to Visitors and are included in any request for access to any website, cover the number and duration of visits to the sites, and include campaign data relating to visits. They expire 2 years after a visit to the Website.

4. OUR USE OF COOKIES

Data collected from cookies will be used in accordance with our Privacy Policy. In this respect, we only share your data with third parties who process personal data on our behalf and in accordance with our policies (regarding cookies and privacy protection).

In the first instance, personal data collected via cookies is used to improve your browsing experience and to improve our Website. In addition, we use this personal data to study the purchasing behaviour and preferences of Visitors for our general market research.

Some cookies store and use data for the duration of your visit to the Website only, such as browser cookies. The data collected from functional and tracking cookies will be used as long as you continue to use the Website and will be retained for a period of 2 years from the last time you visited the Website, after which the data will be deleted.

5. COOKIE MANAGEMENT

In order to ensure access to and correction of your personal data, as well as the ability to withdraw your consent at any time concerning these data, you can always manage the use of cookies via your personal browser settings. The web browser can be configured to block all cookies, accept/block certain cookies or accept all cookies.

If you choose to erase or block certain cookies, you may experience difficulties in operating the Website. Blocking cookies affects the ease and functionality of web browsing. For example, refusing all cookies will interfere with online operations.

Each web browser has its own configuration. For most, however, you can consult the "Preferences" or "Settings" menu in the upper right-hand corner to change cookie options or go to the "Help" section. For more information, we refer you to the following links:
- Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform=Desktop
- Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies#ie=ie-9
- Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-tracking-protection-firefox-desktop
- Safari: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac

For more details about cookies and how to change your browser settings, please visit: www.allaboutcookies.org.