This cookie policy explains how SwissOrthodox.ch uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. It describes what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, offer a better browsing experience, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be ‘persistent’ or ‘session’ cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them, whilst session cookies are deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
In addition to cookies, we may also use similar technologies such as web beacons, tracking pixels and local storage to collect and store information. These technologies work in a similar way to cookies and enable us to monitor and improve our website and your experience.
Types of cookies we use
We use different types of cookies for various reasons. The table below provides detailed information about the cookies we use, organised by category, including the name of each cookie, its purpose, its duration and the domain to which it belongs. Some cookies are essential for the website to function properly, whilst others help us to understand how visitors interact with our site, to remember your preferences or to display relevant adverts.
How to manage your cookie preferences
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear, allowing you to accept or refuse non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie preferences option available on our site. Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are necessary for the basic functioning of the website.
Please note that restricting cookies may affect your experience of the site, as certain features and services may not work correctly without certain cookies enabled.
How to control cookies in your browser
Most web browsers allow you to manage your cookie preferences via their settings. You can configure your browser to refuse cookies, delete existing cookies or alert you when a cookie is set. The steps for managing cookies vary depending on the browser. Here are general instructions for the most common browsers.
Google Chrome: Open Settings, go to Privacy and security, then click on Cookies and other site data. From there, you can block third-party cookies, clear cookies when you close the browser, or block all cookies.
Mozilla Firefox: Open Settings, go to Privacy & Security, and under ‘Cookies and site data’, you can manage how Firefox handles cookies, including clearing data and managing exceptions.
Safari: Open Preferences, go to the Privacy tab, and configure your cookie blocking preferences. Safari also offers an option to prevent cross-site tracking.
Microsoft Edge: Open Settings, go to Privacy, search and services. Under the Cookies section, you can choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies and manage cookie exceptions.
Consequences of disabling cookies
If you choose to disable or refuse cookies, certain parts of this website may not function as intended. For example, you may be unable to log in, your preferences may not be saved between visits, and some interactive features may be limited. Disabling essential cookies may make it impossible to use some or all of the services provided via this website.
Disabling analytical or marketing cookies will not affect the core functionality of the website, but it may limit our ability to improve the site based on user behaviour or to provide you with personalised content and adverts.
Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our business operations or for any other reason we deem necessary or appropriate. Any changes will be published on this page with an updated revision date. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.