Cookie Policy

This cookie policy explains which cookies ArchForm Library uses and why, in accordance with Belgian cookie legislation and the GDPR.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember certain information, such as your preferences or login credentials.

Cookies Used

ArchForm Library only uses essential cookies that are necessary for the technical operation of the website:

Session Cookies (Essential)

Name: next-auth.session-token (or similar)
Purpose: Management of logged-in sessions for administrators. These cookies are necessary to keep you logged in during your visit to the admin section.
Retention: Until you log out or the session expires (usually 30 days)
Type: Essential (no consent required)

No Non-Essential Cookies

ArchForm Library does not use:

Analytics cookies (such as Google Analytics)
Marketing or advertising cookies
Third-party tracking cookies
Social media cookies

Because only essential cookies are used, no cookie banner or explicit consent is required under Belgian cookie legislation.

Cookie Management

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. You can delete or block cookies, but this may affect the functionality of the website, especially for the admin section where session cookies are needed for authentication.

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

Third-Party Cookies

ArchForm Library uses external services for hosting (Vercel), database (MongoDB Atlas), and file storage (Cloudinary). These services may use technical cookies for their own operation, but ArchForm Library has no control over these cookies. Please consult the privacy policies of these services for more information.

Changes

This cookie policy may be updated when there are changes in cookie usage. The date of the last update is indicated at the bottom of this page.

Last updated: December 6, 2025