Protection of personal data
The CHIREC asbl has a major interest in the protection of the private life and personal data of its patients and wishes to inform them as well as possible on the way in which these data are treated within the framework of the organisation of the care and the activities of the care institutions of the CHIREC asbl.
Procedure and request for a copy of the medical file
To request a copy of your medical file, click here.
In accordance with the European General Data Protection Regulation n°2016/679, you have the right to access, rectify, delete and object to any personal data concerning you.
To do this, simply write to us, providing proof of your identity:
- By post: CHIREC, DPO, Boulevard du Triomphe 201 - 1160 - France
- By e-mail: dpo@chirec.be
Processing of personal data
Information notice on the processing of personal dataDeclaration on cookies
This Cookie Statement is drawn up and managed by Chirec, whose registered office is at 201 Boulevard du Triomphe - 1160 Brussels.
At Chirec, protecting your privacy and your personal data is of paramount importance. As part of your visit to our website (chirec.be) we may process your personal data, in particular through the use of cookies. Together with our privacy policy, this Cookie Statement is designed to help you understand what personal data we collect, why and how we use it.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at the following e-mail address: @email
1. What is a cookie?
A ‘cookie’ is a small text file that is temporarily placed on the hard drive of your computer or the memory of your mobile device. Cookies are uniquely assigned to you and can only be read by a web server in the domain that issued the cookie to you. Cookies allow us to identify the device you are using to visit our website. They may also be used to help us personalise your online experience.
2. Types of cookies
There are different types of cookies. They can be distinguished by their characteristics and functions, as well as by the length of time they remain on your computer or mobile device.
2.1. How long are cookies stored?
Cookies may be stored on your computer or mobile device for different periods of time, depending on the type of cookie:
- Session cookies: These are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies: These remain on your computer or mobile device for a longer period and may also be used during a subsequent visit to this website.
2.2. Why are cookies used?
- Strictly necessary or essential cookies: These are essential to the operation of the website. They allow you to browse our website and use its essential functions, enabling us to provide a requested service or functionality.
- Functional cookies: These ensure that the website functions properly and that the user experience is faster and more efficient. They are used to improve your experience on this website while saving some of your preferences.
- Performance or analysis cookies: These collect website usage data. This is done to improve the content of our website and tailor it more closely to your preferences.
- Profiling or advertising cookies: These enable the website to send you personalised advertising messages.
- Social network cookies: These allow you to share content and/or web pages from our site via social networks or other websites. The Chirec website may include so-called ‘embedded’ elements from third parties, such as LinkedIn, YouTube and Facebook. These are used to integrate social networks into the website via plugins.
3. What cookies are used on this website?
In accordance with current legislation, the use of cookies requires your prior consent, with the exception of necessary or essential cookies.
Therefore, apart from this exception, we ask for your consent before placing cookies.
4. Comment gérer ou désactiver les cookies ?
Essential and functional cookies cannot be modified as they are necessary to ensure the smooth operation of our website. The information collected by these cookies is anonymous, making identification impossible. For other cookies, you can decide whether or not to accept certain cookies by modifying your Cookie Preferences.
Another way of managing the installation of cookies on your device is via your browser settings. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser settings to refuse cookies if you prefer. You can also delete any cookies already installed on your device at any time. If you choose to disable cookies, you can do so for the browser you are using:
Please note that if you choose to refuse cookies, you may not be able to take full advantage of the interactive features of the Chirec services or website.
5. Transfers to third parties
There are two types of cookies:
- Our own cookies: These are cookies that Chirec manages and which are specific to our website.
- Third-party cookies: These are cookies that are managed and placed by a third party. These cookies ensure that specific information is sent to third parties when you visit this website. These third parties may access specific cookie information, for example, to offer you personalised advertising or to collect your feedback.
6. Changes to the Cookie Declaration
Due to ongoing technical, legal or commercial requirements and developments, Chirec may modify this Cookie Statement.
We will inform you accordingly, taking into account the significance of the changes made. You can find the date of the last modification of this Cookie Statement at the top.