Cookie Policy

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how E-Comsult GmbH (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy for more details on how we protect your personal data.

By using our website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time as outlined below.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They store information that helps improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences, enabling specific website functionality, and collecting data for analytics and advertising.

Cookies can either be:

Session cookies: These cookies are temporary and are deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies: These cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on our website:

a. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website, such as enabling secure login, remembering your session, and ensuring the smooth operation of our site. Without these cookies, parts of the site may not work properly.

Example: Authentication cookies to log you into secure areas.

b. Performance and Analytical Cookies

These cookies collect anonymized data on how users interact with our website, such as which pages are visited and how long users spend on them. This helps us improve the website’s performance and user experience.

Example: Google Analytics cookies to track visitor data (IP anonymization enabled for GDPR compliance).

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language settings or login information, to provide a personalized experience.

Example: Remembering the items in your shopping cart during a session.

d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver ads relevant to your interests. They also limit how often you see an ad and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They may be set by third-party advertising networks with our permission.

Example: Cookies from advertising partners like Google Ads or Facebook Pixel.

e. Third-Party Cookies

In addition to the cookies we set, third parties may also place cookies on your device when you visit our site. This can occur when content such as videos or embedded services from external websites is displayed on our pages. These third parties may use cookies in accordance with their privacy policies.

Example: YouTube video player cookies.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

To provide core website functions (necessary cookies).
To analyze traffic and improve website functionality (performance cookies).
To remember user preferences and optimize user experience (functional cookies).
To serve personalized ads and measure advertising campaign success (advertising cookies).

5. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

The legal basis for processing necessary cookies is our legitimate interest in ensuring the functionality and security of our website. For performance, functional, and advertising cookies, we rely on your consent, which you provide when you visit our website and see the cookie banner.

6. Managing Cookies and Opt-Out

You can control and manage cookies in various ways. Please note that disabling certain types of cookies may affect your experience on our website.

a. Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies, delete cookies after your visit, or alert you when a website tries to set cookies. Check your browser’s help section for detailed instructions.

b. Consent and Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject certain categories of cookies. Your consent preferences are saved, but you can modify them at any time.

c. Third-Party Opt-Out Mechanisms

If we use third-party cookies for advertising, you may opt out through the third-party’s opt-out mechanisms:

Google Ads: Opt-out of personalized ads
Facebook: Manage ad preferences

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. Any updates will be posted on this page with a new “Effective Date.”

8. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at:

E-Comsult GmbH
Panoramastrasse 7
8903 Birmensdorf
Switzerland
[email protected]

Effective Date: October 2024