Cookie Policy | Sempertex Europe

Cookie Policy – Sempertex Europe

1. To begin with

We, Sempertex Europe, take transparency and applicable laws and regulations very seriously. In this cookie policy, we explain which cookies we place, why we do this, and for what purpose.

If you have any questions about this cookie policy, you can always contact us at [email protected]. We will respond to your question as soon as possible.

Sempertex Europe is the data controller for the processing of personal data via cookies, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by websites through your browser. On a later visit, these cookies are read again, so that your browser is recognised.

When visiting our website, cookies may be placed by:

Sempertex Europe (first-party cookies)
External parties (third-party cookies) that provide services to Sempertex Europe

Cookies can have various purposes, such as enabling the website to function, improving the user experience, or displaying relevant advertisements.

3. Why do we place cookies?

Functional cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Without functional cookies, for example, you would not be able to add products to the shopping cart or log in.

The Sempertex Europe website cannot function correctly without these cookies.

Marketing cookies

Marketing and analytical cookies are used to:

gain insight into the use of our website
measure the performance of advertising campaigns
analyse browsing behaviour
display relevant and personalised advertisements

These cookies are only placed after your consent via our cookie banner.

4. Which cookies are placed and for how long?

Cookies can be placed by both first-party and third-party parties. We distinguish:

Functional cookies | necessary for the functioning of the website
Marketing cookies | analytical and marketing purposes

A. Functional cookies

First-party:

Avalloons NV – technical and functional support of the webshop
Purpose: correct functioning of website functionalities (shopping cart, account, session management)
Duration: varies per cookie (session or longer)
Odoo – hosting & platform functionalities
Purpose: stable operation of the website, caching, security
Duration: depends on the cookie

Third-party:

Mollie – payment environment
Purpose: secure processing of payments
Duration: session or short-term

B. Marketing cookies

Google Analytics (Google LLC / Google Ireland Ltd.)

Purpose: website analysis, traffic statistics, improvement of user experience

Only placed after consent.

The data is anonymised as much as possible.

Important update: Google processes data partly in the US. This is done under the EU–US Data Privacy Framework, which has been approved by the European Commission as an adequate level of protection.

Social media cookies

Our website contains buttons to share pages via, among others, Facebook and Instagram. These buttons contain code from these platforms and may place cookies.

We refer to their own privacy statements (the basis for any processing by these platforms lies with them):

Facebook / Meta: https://www.facebook.com/privacy
Instagram / Meta:https://privacycenter.instagram.com/

These parties may store data on servers outside the EU, under the Data Privacy Framework.

5. I do not want cookies!

We recommend keeping marketing cookies to provide you with the most relevant and pleasant shopping experience. But: you decide.

Change consent

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time via the cookie settings at the bottom of the website or via the linkCookie settingsin our cookie banner.

This is legally required: consent must be as easy to change as it is to give.

Withdraw consent

When you withdraw your consent:

no new marketing cookies will be placed
existing marketing cookies will be removed (as far as technically possible)
you will no longer be tracked for marketing purposes
you will no longer receive personalised advertisements

This may mean that you see ads that are less relevant.

Browser settings

You can also manually delete or block cookies via your browser settings:

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Note: blocking functional cookies may result in the website not working correctly.

Balloon tutorials from our channel

Step by step techniques by our artists. The newest video always appears first. Watch, then order the materials and build it yourself.

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1. Tell us about your business 2. Book your intake call

Apply to become a wholesale partner

Takes two minutes. Straight after this form you pick a time slot for an intake call with our team. Open to businesses registered in Europe and the UK.

What type of business do you run? *

Please select your business type.

Country *

Your name *

Business name *

VAT number *

Business email *

Website

Please complete the highlighted fields. A VAT number is required, we work strictly B2B.

Strictly B2B, Europe & UK. Your details go directly to our partnership team.

Details received. One last step: pick a moment for your intake call.

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Official partnership with the number one professional brand

Sempertex is the world's largest professional producer of latex balloons and the brand professionals ask for by name. You sell a product with an existing reputation and proven professional quality.

A partner, not just a supplier

Quarterly meetings, dedicated support and data reports on how your Sempertex range is performing, backed by more than 15 years of experience in the European balloon market. You are never left figuring it out alone.

Fast delivery from our EU warehouse

Shipped from our warehouse in Belgium. Restock fast, keep less capital in stock, never miss a season.

Ready-to-sell starter package

One order and your shelf is ready. Our team guides you through your assortment choices, and once you are live, your platform data shows exactly what to restock and when.

The Sempertex partner platform

Your entire Sempertex operation in one place: ordering integration, complete product data, your own sales analytics and restock insights, plus every marketing asset we produce. Built for all our official distributors, based on what you actually need. Instead of only a price list, we hand over a full system.

Volume discounts and early access

Discounts that grow with your order volume, plus first access to new colours and collections before the wider market.

Launch and marketing support

Product photography, launch materials and marketing co-op possibilities. You sell, we supply the assets that make selling easier.

Workshop hosting rights

Host our existing professional workshops in your region. We bring the programme, you bring the room and your customers, everyone leaves buying balloons.

Apply and book my intake call

Why professionals choose Sempertex

Your customers already know the brand. This is what the professional community says about the product you would be selling.

Oksana

Local Guide · 11 reviews · 35 photos

★★★★★

I was especially impressed by the level of organization, attention to detail, and how well the team operates. Open, engaged people and a supportive atmosphere.

Balloon professional

Annet van Niehoff

Local Guide · 10 reviews · 4 photos

★★★★★

People sometimes complain about pain in their fingers or hands when working with balloons, but with Sempertex I hardly experience that at all. The material feels strong, reliable and comfortable to work with.

Professional decorator

kristof tuts

6 reviews · 1 photo

★★★★★

Very good service and always helpful. The highest quality products and the fastest delivery.

Professional decorator

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Let's see if we're a good fit. Here is how it works.

We believe in building strong, long-term partnerships. That's why we like to make sure there's a good fit on both sides from the start.

Apply

Fill in the two minute form above and pick a time slot for your intake call.

Intake call

A call of 30 to 60 minutes with our team. We look at your business, your region and your customers, and check honestly whether we can serve your business well and whether it is the right match on both sides.

Partnership and launch

If it is a match, you become an official partner. You receive your starter package with launch support, ready to sell the week it arrives.

✓

Zero dead stock risk on your first order*

Here is exactly how it works. You place your first order. Anything that has not sold after 90 days, we buy back or swap for products that fit your customers better. Your money back, or a shelf that sells. Either way, your first order cannot leave you stuck with stock. You test Sempertex in your shop, we carry the risk.

Frequently asked questions

Yes, we discuss the exact minimum during your intake call. It is designed to be achievable as a first order, and volume discounts grow from there.

Yes. Sempertex Europe works strictly B2B, so a valid VAT number is required to become a partner.

A call of 30 to 60 minutes with our team. We look at your business, your region and your customers, and check whether we can genuinely serve your business and whether the partnership is the right match on both sides. If it is, you receive a concrete starter proposal afterwards.

Orders ship from our warehouse in Belgium and delivery across Europe and the UK is fast. Exact delivery times depend on your country, we walk you through them during your intake call.

Maybe! Previous experience with balloons is not essential, but passion for the product and the motivation to build the Sempertex brand in your market are. We are looking for partners who genuinely believe in the product and are excited to grow with us. Our team will support you with product guidance, photography and launch materials to help you get started.

This partnership is for businesses registered in Europe and the UK. We are opening wholesale partnerships country by country. Select your country in the form above. If your country is not open yet, apply anyway and we will contact you as soon as it is. The exceptions are Spain, Portugal and Italy, which are served by their own official distributors: businesses there can contact Liragram or Sempertex Italy directly.

From Colombia to your city

Sempertex balloons travel from the factory in Barranquilla through official distributors on every continent. Sempertex Europe is the official home for Europe and the UK. See the full family and every partner in our network.

Explore the Sempertex family

Your customers already trust the brand.

The only question is whether they buy it from you or from someone else. Apply today and find out in one call whether a Sempertex partnership fits your business.

Apply and book my intake call

* The first order buyback guarantee applies under fair conditions: stock is stored properly, returned undamaged and in its original packaging, and return shipping is carried by the partner. Full conditions are discussed during your intake call.