Cookies
A cookie is a small text file that your browser saves when you surf on leuven.be. We use cookies to analyse and improve our website, and to ensure that it works properly.
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Functional cookies
Google Tag Manager: these cookies are required in order to enable our website to function properly or to make your browsing experience more enjoyable.
| Name cookie | Goal | When | Duration |
| has_js | Indicates whether the browser supports javascript | Always | Always |
| language | Indicates the language setting of your browser | Always | 7 days |
| cookie_agreed | Remembers that you have accepted cookies | Always | Always |
Analytical cookies
Google Analytics: we use Google Analytics to monitor how you use our website. We collect the following information, among other things:
- IP address (this is partially anonymised)
- Which pages you visit and in what sequence
- The browser that you use (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc.)
- Whether you surf on our website with a laptop or smartphone
- How long your visit lasts and how long you stay on pages
We also use Google Signals to gain insight of our website visitors. We collect information about:
- Location and region
- Age
- Gender
- Interests
The city of Leuven has a processing agreement with Google. Your personal data are not visible and will not be shared with other parties.
| Name cookie | Goal |
| _ga | Identifies you as a unique user in Google Analytics |
| _gid | Remembers which pages you visited |
| _gat | Limits the data collection when there are many visitors at the same time |
| _gat_ClientID | Counts the number of visits and indicates which website you came from |
Cookies for social media and advertising
Meta Pixel
On Facebook and Instagram, you will sometimes come across posts from the city. With the Meta Pixel, we are able to remember which pages you visit on our website. This allows us to only show you posts that are relevant to you on Facebook or Instagram.
We only use the Meta Pixel for large campaigns.
We are currently collecting data. We can only keep this data for a maximum of 3 months.
Pinterest Tag
On Pinterest, you may come across Visit Leuven advertisements. If you click on one, you will be taken to our website. We use the Pinterest Tag to collect data about your visit on Pinterest.
We only use the Pinterest Tag for large campaigns.
We are currently collecting data. We can only keep this data for a maximum of 3 months.
Cookies for user research
We collect data about how you use our website to improve our services. For example Hotjar or a pop-up questionnaire.
We are not currently using cookies for research.
Cookies for chat
Necessary to be able to ask a question via chat.
We are not currently using cookies for chat.