Cookie Policy

Effective Date: July 2025

1. Introduction

Europadesk GmbH ("we", "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to ensure optimal website functionality and enhance user experience. This policy explains how we use them in compliance with Swiss nFADP, EU GDPR, and the ePrivacy Directive.

2. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help remember user preferences and improve website performance. Cookies can be essential (necessary for the site to function) or non-essential (analytics, advertising, personalization).

3. Legal Framework

Switzerland (nFADP & FDPIC): Requires clear information and reversible user consent for non-essential cookies.
European Union (GDPR & ePrivacy): Requires explicit opt-in consent before placing non-essential cookies, with user control and transparency.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies: Enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. These cannot be disabled.
Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how users interact with our website (e.g., Google Analytics).
Marketing Cookies: Track visitors across websites to display relevant advertising.

5. Consent Management

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Your preferences are stored and can be changed at any time using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

6. Cookie Duration and Third Parties

Some cookies are session-based and expire when you close your browser; others remain longer. We may also use third-party services (e.g., Google, Meta) which place their own cookies. These providers are bound by data processing agreements compliant with GDPR/nFADP.

7. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, blocking essential cookies may impair website functionality.

8. Updates to This Policy

This cookie policy may be updated from time to time in response to legal or technical changes. The latest version will always be available on this page, with an updated effective date.

9. Contact

If you have questions about our cookie usage, please contact us at info@europadesk.com.