Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 2026
This cookie policy applies to the website hippiebus.be (hereinafter "the Website"), managed by Hippiebus BV (hereinafter "Hippiebus", "we", "us" or "our"). In this statement, we explain which cookies we use, why we use them and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, tablet or smartphone by a website when you visit the website. Cookies are widely used to make websites function, make them more efficient and to provide information to the owners of the website.
There are different types of cookies:
- Session cookies: temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: cookies that remain on your device until they expire or are deleted by you
- First-party cookies: cookies placed by the website itself
- Third-party cookies: cookies placed by third parties (for example analytical services)
2. Which cookies do we use?
2.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only placed in response to actions you take yourself, such as setting your privacy preferences. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but then some parts of the Website may not work properly.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention period |
|---|---|---|
| ncc_c | Remembers whether you have given consent for cookies | 1 year |
| ncc_e | Remembers which optional cookies you have accepted | 1 year |
2.2 Analytical cookies (optional)
These cookies allow us to collect visitor statistics so that we can measure and improve the use of our Website. All information that these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you visited our Website.
| Cookie | Purpose | Retention period | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years | Google Analytics |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID to generate statistics about how the visitor uses the website | 24 hours | Google Analytics |
| _gat | Used to limit the number of requests (throttling) | 1 minute | Google Analytics |
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyze how visitors use the Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the Website is transferred to and stored by Google on servers in the United States.
We have taken the following measures to protect your privacy:
- We have concluded a data processing agreement with Google
- The last octet of your IP address is masked (IP anonymization)
- "Data sharing" with Google is disabled
- We do not use other Google services in combination with Google Analytics
For more information about how Google processes data, please refer to Google's privacy policy.
3. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit our Website, we ask your consent for placing optional cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the button below:
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your computer. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.
Cookies we use
Necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled.
Optional cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information anonymously.
| Cookie name | Description |
|---|---|
| _ga, _gid, _gat | Google Analytics cookies are used to collect statistics about how visitors use our website. |
Manage cookie settings
You can change your cookie settings at any time by clicking the button below.
3.1 Via your browser settings
You can also manage cookies via your browser settings. Below you will find links to instructions for the most commonly used browsers:
Please note: blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of websites.
3.2 Google Analytics opt-out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
4. Changes to this cookie policy
We may update this cookie policy from time to time, for example when we start using new cookies or when legislation changes. We recommend that you consult this page regularly to stay informed of any changes. The date of the last change is stated at the top of this page.
5. Contact
Do you have questions about this cookie policy or about the use of cookies on our Website? Please contact us:
Hippiebus BV Email: info@hippiebus.be
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
6. Complaints
If you have a complaint about the way we use cookies, you can contact the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Data Protection Authority Drukpersstraat 35 1000 Brussels Website: www.dataprotectionauthority.be Email: contact@apd-gba.be