Privacy & cookie notice
This website is managed by Sciensano (Rue Juliette Wytsman 14, 1050 Brussels), which acts as the data controller for the processing of personal data carried out through the JA PCM website.
1. What data we collect
When you visit this website, we automatically receive:
• technical data such as your IP address, browser type, device information, and pages visited (via server logs and cookies);
• essential cookies necessary for the proper functioning of the site.
If you use our newsletter subscription link, you will be redirected to Spotler, a Dutch service provider. The latter will collect directly the information required to manage your subscription (such as your contact details).
2. Cookies and similar technologies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website.
2.1 Essential cookies
These ensure the technical functioning and security of the website (e.g., load balancing, session management).
They do not require your consent and cannot be disabled.
2.2 Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to measure and analyse website traffic.
Google Analytics places non-essential cookies on your device. These cookies collect information such as:
• pages visited,
• time spent on the website,
• approximate location (region/country),
• technical information about your device.
Analytics cookies are not loaded unless you accept them through the cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie settings.
Google may process data outside the European Union. Google states that it applies appropriate safeguards to ensure an adequate level of protection.
We ensure that IP anonymisation is enabled.
We do not use:
• advertising cookies
• profiling cookies
• social media tracking cookies
3. Why we process your data
We process personal data to:
• ensure the security and proper functioning of the website;
• gather statistics that help us improve the website (with consent).
4. Legal basis
The processing is based on:
• legitimate interest / public interest mission for essential cookies and security logs;
• informed consent for Google Analytics and newsletter subscription.
5. Retention of data
• Technical logs used for security purposes: up to 6 months, unless needed for incident investigation.
• Google Analytics data: as configured in the Google Analytics retention settings (typically 14 months or less).
6. Who can access your data
Access is restricted to authorised Sciensano staff and service providers involved in hosting or maintaining the website.
Data is not shared with third parties for commercial purposes.
7. Transfers outside the EU
Google Analytics may involve data transfers outside the European Economic Area.
Google states that it applies appropriate safeguards in line with GDPR requirements.
Newsletter data processed by Spotler is governed by Spotler’s own privacy terms. Its services may involve data transfers outside the
8. Your rights
You can request at any time:
• access to your personal data,
• correction or deletion,
• restriction or objection to processing,
• data portability (when applicable),
• withdrawal of your consent for analytics cookies and/or newsletter subscription.
To exercise your rights, please contact Sciensano’s Data Protection Officer:
In addition, you have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority, in Belgium this is the Data Protection Authority (Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels or contact@apd-gba.be)
9. Contact
For any question about this notice, you can contact: dpo@sciensano.be