1. What are Cookies?
2. How to manage cookies and similar technologies?
3. Categories of cookies:
A. based on the duration of their storage:
B. based on their purpose
4. Other similar technologies
5. Why do we use Cookies and similar technologies?
6. How do we use cookies and similar technologies from other companies?
7. What types of cookies does the ICCT website use?

1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are files automatically saved on your device when you browse our site. They contain a unique ID that allows us to distinguish visitors, without however directly identifying them. There are temporary cookies that are deleted when the browser is closed and permanent cookies that remain for a specific period. Other technologies, such as pixel tags and fingerprints, help us collect data: pixel tags provide information about your visit to a page, while fingerprints collect details of your device. Some browsers also support other technologies similar to cookies, such as “Web Storage”.

2. How to manage cookies and similar technologies?
While browsing our website, you can decide whether to activate or deactivate specific cookies via a button in your browser. In your browser settings, you can also block certain cookies or technologies or delete data already saved. There are plug-ins that prevent tracking by third parties. For further details, please see the section “Data protection declaration”. If you block these technologies, some features of our site may not function properly.

3. Categories of cookies:
A. based on the duration of their storage
– Session cookies: they protect your browsing and retain temporary settings. They are deleted when you close the browser.
– Permanent Cookies: they remain for a certain period and recognize your browser on the next visit, for example saving its language preferences.

B. based on their purpose
– Strictly necessary cookies:
These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be deactivated in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take that constitute a request for services, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or warn you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result. These cookies do not store personal information.
– Performance cookies:
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site, helping us make navigation more fluid and intuitive. All information collected is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
– Functionality cookies:
These cookies allow the site to provide advanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services have been added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these services may not function properly.
– Cookies for targeted advertising:
These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They can be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based solely on identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not accept these cookies, you will receive less targeted advertising.

4. Other similar technologies
We use pixel tags (or “web beacons”) to track page views or newsletters.

5. Why do we use Cookies and similar technologies?
To improve the operation and user experience of the site. You can disable them from your browser, but some features may not work properly.

6. How do we use cookies and similar technologies from other companies?
We use cookies and similar technologies both ours and those of third-party companies, including outside Switzerland and the EEA, always guaranteeing the protection of personal data. These third-party cookies help us analyze the use of our site to improve it and allow targeted advertising on various sites, including social networks. These third-party vendors may track your activity across different sites and devices. If a user is registered with a provider, activity can be directly linked to them, and the provider handles data according to its privacy policies. Key providers include Google and LinkedIn. Other providers handle data in similar ways.
We disseminate content on third-party platforms such as LinkedIn. We have the right to monitor and remove content and report violations to the platform provider.
By interacting with our content on social media, your data may be shared with the platform provider for various purposes.
For details on data management on social networks, please consult their respective privacy policies.

7. What types of cookies does the ICCT website use?
A cookie is a small piece of data (text file) that a website, if visited by a user, asks the browser to store on the device to remember information, such as the preferred language or login data. These cookies are set by us and called first-party cookies. We also use third-party cookies – cookies from a domain other than the website you are visiting – for our advertising and marketing efforts. In particular, we use cookies and other tracking technologies for the following purposes:

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the site to function and cannot be deactivated in our systems. They are usually set only in response to actions you take that constitute a request for services, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms. You can set your browser to block or warn you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work as a result. These cookies do not store personal information.

Performance cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected by cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.

Cookies for targeted advertising

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They can be used by these companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but are based solely on identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not accept these cookies, you will receive less targeted advertising.

updated at 08.11.23