Privacy Policy
Introduction
The University of Namur attaches great importance to protecting your privacy and personal data. This privacy policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and what your rights are.
Last updated: January 21, 2026
Data Collected
Browsing Data
When you visit our site, certain technical data is automatically collected:
- IP address (anonymized)
- Browser type and version
- Operating system
- Pages visited and visit duration
- Referral source (origin site)
Contact Form
When you use our contact form, we collect:
- First and last name
- Email address
- Organization (optional)
- Message
Use of Cookies
Our site uses cookies to improve your browsing experience. You can manage your preferences at any time via our .
Essential Cookies
These cookies are necessary for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
- cookie_consent: Stores your cookie preferences (365 days)
- language: Remembers your language choice (365 days)
Analytics Cookies (optional)
These cookies allow us to improve our site by understanding how visitors use it. They are only activated with your consent.
Service used: Matomo Analytics
- Hosted on our own server (stats.unamur.be)
- IP address anonymization
- No data shared with third parties
- Data retention: 13 months
Purpose of Processing
We use your data only for the following purposes:
- Ensure proper functioning of the website
- Respond to your requests via the contact form
- Improve user experience and site content (with your consent)
- Generate anonymous traffic statistics (with your consent)
Data Sharing
Your personal data is never sold, rented or shared with third parties for commercial purposes. It may only be shared in the following cases:
- With your explicit consent
- To comply with a legal obligation
- With service providers acting on our behalf (hosting, maintenance)
Your Rights (GDPR)
In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the following rights:
- Right of access: Obtain a copy of your data
- Right to rectification: Correct inaccurate data
- Right to erasure: Request deletion of your data
- Right to restriction: Limit processing of your data
- Right to portability: Receive your data in a structured format
- Right to object: Object to processing of your data
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, modification, disclosure or destruction:
- Secure HTTPS connection
- Hosting on secure servers
- Limited access to personal data
- Regular backups
Data Retention
- Contact data: Kept for the duration necessary to process your request, then archived according to legal obligations
- Essential cookies: 365 days
- Analytics data (Matomo): 13 months
Contact and Complaints
For any questions regarding this privacy policy or to exercise your rights:
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Authority:
Autorité de protection des données (APD)
Rue de la Presse, 35
1000 Bruxelles, Belgique
Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to modify this privacy policy at any time. Changes take effect upon publication on this page. We encourage you to regularly consult this page to stay informed about our data protection practices.