Last updated: September 10, 2026
The beermap service is a personal project operated by:
| Name | Bent Verberckmoes |
|---|---|
| Country | Belgium |
| support@beermap.be |
beermap is a personal, non-commercial project. The operator is not registered as a business or sole trader.
For questions about this legal notice or the Service, email us at support@beermap.be.
The European Commission provides a platform for online dispute resolution (ODR): https://ec.europa.eu/consumers/odr. We are not obliged or willing to participate in dispute resolution proceedings before a consumer arbitration board.
This cookie policy explains how beermap uses cookies and similar technologies when you use our web application at beermap.be. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences and improve your experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
connect.sid |
Session cookie — keeps you logged in | 30 days | Strictly necessary |
In addition to cookies, we store the following data in your browser's local storage:
| Key | Purpose | Legal Basis |
|---|---|---|
beermap_cookie_consent |
Stores your cookie consent preferences | Consent |
beermap_theme |
Remembers your theme preference (light/dark/auto) | Legitimate interest |
beermap_beta_games |
Whether you enabled the drinking games feature | Consent |
beermap_label_scan |
Whether you enabled the beer label scan feature | Consent |
beermap_install_prompt_shown |
Whether the PWA install prompt has been shown | Legitimate interest |
We do not set any third-party cookies.
If you consent to analytics, we load GoatCounter, a privacy-friendly analytics tool. GoatCounter:
Analytics can be disabled at any time through your cookie preferences in the app's Settings.
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
When you revoke consent for analytics, GoatCounter will be unloaded and no further analytics data will be collected.
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
Note: Blocking the connect.sid session cookie will prevent you from staying logged in.
Under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA), we provide mechanisms for users to report illegal or harmful content:
If you encounter content on beermap that you believe is illegal, harmful, or violates our Terms of Service, you can report it by:
As a micro-enterprise (fewer than 50 employees and turnover below €10 million), we are exempt from the annual transparency reporting requirement under DSA Article 15(2). However, we are committed to transparency about our content moderation practices.
beermap is a beer logging application. By using the Service, you confirm that you meet the minimum legal drinking age in your jurisdiction. In Belgium, the legal age for purchasing and consuming beer and wine is 16 years.
beermap does not sell alcohol and is not an alcohol retailer. Beer ratings and reviews on the platform represent personal opinions of users and do not constitute professional advice or endorsements.
The Service does not encourage excessive alcohol consumption. Please drink responsibly.
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law:
These legal notices are governed by Belgian law. Any disputes shall be submitted to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Belgium.
For any legal inquiries, please contact us at:
Data Protection Authority (Gegevensbeschermingsautoriteit / Autorité de protection des données)
If you believe your data protection rights have been infringed, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Belgian Data Protection Authority: