Cookie Policy

Understanding How We Use Cookies and Local Storage

Last Updated: October 10, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

In addition to traditional cookies, we also use browser Local Storage, which stores data directly in your browser for similar purposes.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled as they are necessary for basic website features.

Legal Basis: Legitimate Interest (GDPR Art. 6(1)(f))

No Consent Required

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as theme preferences) to provide enhanced, personalized features.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

Consent Required

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously.

Legal Basis: Consent (GDPR Art. 6(1)(a))

Consent Required

3. Cookies and Storage We Use

Name Type Purpose Duration Category
theme Local Storage Stores your theme preference (light/dark mode) Persistent Functional
cookieConsent Local Storage Records your cookie consent preferences Persistent Necessary
form_timestamp Session Bot protection - validates form submission timing Session Necessary
contactSubmissions Local Storage Temporary backup of contact form data (backup only) Persistent Functional
PHPSESSID Session Cookie PHP session identifier for form rate limiting Session Necessary

4. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that set their own cookies. These services include:

4.1 Email Service (Brevo)

When you submit our contact form, your data is processed through Brevo's SMTP service. Brevo may use cookies for service delivery and security.

Privacy Policy: Brevo Privacy Policy

4.2 Analytics (If Enabled)

With your consent, we may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) that use cookies to collect data about website usage.

Note: We do not currently use analytics cookies, but if we implement them in the future, we will ask for your consent first.

5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies and local storage for the following purposes:

  • Remember Your Preferences: Theme settings, language preferences
  • Security: Prevent spam and fraudulent form submissions
  • Improve Performance: Optimize website loading and functionality
  • Analyze Usage: Understand how visitors use our site (with consent)
  • Session Management: Maintain your session during your visit

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

6.1 Through Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • Customize your preferences

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our footer.

6.2 Through Your Browser

Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete cookies
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies
  • Delete cookies when you close the browser

Browser Settings:

  • 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

Warning: Blocking all cookies may affect website functionality and your user experience.

6.3 Clear Local Storage

To clear local storage data:

  1. Open your browser's Developer Tools (usually F12)
  2. Go to the "Application" or "Storage" tab
  3. Select "Local Storage"
  4. Right-click and select "Clear" or delete individual items

7. Data Retention

  • Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain until deleted or expired
  • Local Storage: Remains until manually deleted or cleared
  • Consent Records: Retained for 2 years as proof of consent

8. Your Rights

Under GDPR and Swiss data protection laws, you have the right to:

  • Know what cookies we use
  • Withdraw consent at any time
  • Access data collected through cookies
  • Request deletion of cookie data
  • Object to cookie processing

To exercise these rights, contact us at: [email protected]

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of significant changes through our website or cookie banner.

Please check this page regularly to stay informed about how we use cookies.

10. More Information

For more information about cookies and privacy, visit:

For questions about our use of cookies, please see our Privacy Policy or contact us at [email protected].