Cookie Policy
ptntpwr — a trademark of brantsandpatents bv
Last updated: 15 June 2026
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how brantsandpatents bv (“BAP”, “we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the ptntpwr website and platform (“Website”). It should be read together with our Privacy Policy.
ptntpwr is a trademark of brantsandpatents bv, an IP firm registered in Belgium with registered office at Pauline Van Pottelsberghelaan 24, 9051 Gent, Belgium (KBO/BCE: BE 0829.197.174).
This policy complies with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC, as amended by Directive 2009/136/EC), as transposed into Belgian law by the Act of 13 June 2005 on electronic communications (Wet van 13 juni 2005 betreffende de elektronische communicatie, Art. 129), and the GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679) insofar as cookies involve the processing of personal data.
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and tracking pixels, all of which are covered by this policy.
3. How we use cookies
We use the following categories of cookies on the ptntpwr Website.
3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your login session | Session | ptntpwr |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session | ptntpwr |
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 12 months | ptntpwr |
Legal basis: These cookies are exempt from the consent requirement under Art. 129 of the Belgian Electronic Communications Act because they are strictly necessary to provide the service you have explicitly requested.
3.2 Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or the state of an in-progress invention disclosure form.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| lang_pref | Stores your language preference | 12 months | ptntpwr |
| chat_state | Preserves AI chat session state | 7 days | ptntpwr |
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). These cookies are only placed after you give your consent through our cookie banner.
3.3 Analytics cookies
These cookies allow us to measure and analyse how visitors use the Website, so we can improve its performance and user experience. All analytics data is aggregated and anonymised where possible.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| [ANALYTICS COOKIES] | [PURPOSE — update for your chosen provider] | [DURATION] | [PROVIDER] |
Legal basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). These cookies are only placed after you give your consent through our cookie banner.
Note: If you use a privacy-focused analytics solution that does not use cookies or does not process personal data (e.g. certain configurations of Plausible, Fathom, or server-side analytics), those tools may be exempt from consent requirements. Update this section to reflect the specific analytics tool you deploy.
3.4 Marketing cookies
We do not currently place marketing or advertising cookies on the ptntpwr Website. If this changes in the future, we will update this policy and request your consent before placing any such cookies.
4. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into the Website, such as payment processors or embedded content. These third parties have their own cookie and privacy policies, which we encourage you to read. We use data processing agreements with third-party providers where their cookies involve the processing of personal data.
5. Your consent
When you first visit the ptntpwr Website, you will see a cookie consent banner asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can make granular choices by category (functional, analytics).
Strictly necessary cookies do not require your consent and cannot be disabled, as they are essential for the Website to operate.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings panel via the “Cookie Settings” link in the Website footer, or by contacting us at info@ptntpwr.com.
6. How to manage cookies via your browser
In addition to the cookie settings panel on our Website, you can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, delete, and block cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the Website.
Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies
For more information about managing cookies across different browsers, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
7. Data processing and your rights
Where cookies involve the processing of personal data, the provisions of our Privacy Policy apply, including your rights under the GDPR (access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, objection). For details, see Section 10 of our Privacy Policy.
8. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example when we add new cookies or change analytics providers. Where we make material changes, we will reset your consent preferences so that you can make an informed choice under the updated policy. The “last updated” date at the top of this policy indicates when it was most recently revised.
9. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy:
brantsandpatents bv
Pauline Van Pottelsberghelaan 24, 9051 Gent, Belgium
KBO/BCE: BE 0829.197.174
Email: info@ptntpwr.com
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority:
Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit / Autorité de protection des données
Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +32 (0)2 274 48 00
Email: contact@apd-gba.be
Website: www.gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit.be
