COOKIE POLICY
Summary
How do you change cookie preferences or block cookies?
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About this Cookie policy
This Cookie policy explains what cookies are and how we use them. You should read this policy so you can understand what type of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used. For further information on how we use, store and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy policy.
This Policy also tells you what your rights are in relation to the personal data you give to us. If you have any questions about this Cookie policy please contact:
Address: Via Arch. R. Tami 2 – p.o. box 18 – 6924 Sorengo (TI) – Switzerland
Phone: +41 (0)91 970 13 49
Email: secretary@hci-asso.ch
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What are Cookies ?
Cookies are little text files which are stored on the browser or hard drive of your computer or mobile device when you visit a webpage or application. Cookies work to make your experience browsing our site as smooth as possible and they remember your preferences, so you don’t have to insert your details again and again.
There are different types of cookies. Some cookies come directly from our website and others come from third parties which place cookies on our site. Cookies can be stored for varying lengths of time on your browser or device. Session cookies are deleted from your computer or device when you close your browser. Persistent cookies will remain stored on your computer or device until deleted or until they reach their expiry date.
We have 3 varieties of cookies which operate on our website:
1. Strictly Necessary
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request of services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
2. Performance
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 these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, we will not know when you have visited our site.
3. Third-party
Cookies to integrate third-party software products and functions
This type of cookie integrates features developed by third parties within the pages of our site such as social icons, videos, interactive maps and preferences expressed in social networks in order to share site content or for the use of services. third party software (such as map generator software and additional software offering additional services). These cookies are invited by sites from third-party domains and partners that offer their functionality on the pages of the Site.
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How do we use cookies?
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience by:
- Recognising when you login and what your preferred settings are;
- Giving you a browsing experience that is unique to you and to serve you content which we believe improves your experience on our site;
- Analysing how you use our site which helps us to troubleshoot any problems and to monitor our own performance.
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Strictly necessary cookies
The strictly necessary cookies allow you to navigate our site, login, add products to your basket, set the language settings, display the correct page for the device you are using, verify your details when you make an order and they allow us to process payment for an order.
| Name | Purpose | deadline |
| rc::a | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and robots. This is useful for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of the site. | persistent |
| rc::c | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and robots | Session |
To opt out of these cookies you will need to change the settings on your browser by selecting your cookie preferences. If you choose to block these cookies our website may not work as it should and any preferences you have may be lost.
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Performance cookies
These cookies are used to track visits to our site and help us measure traffic sources to improve performance. They are also used to optimise the website based on how many visitors navigate through the site. All information collected is anonymised. If you disable these cookies the site should function correctly, we simply won’t know that you visited the site.
Google Analytics
These are performance cookies used to track visits to our website and movement around the site. The data which is collected is anonymous and is used for benchmarking purposes to monitor the performance of our site and to measure user engagement. We share the anonymised Google Analytics data with selected third parties to assist us in understanding the effectiveness of our website and our marketing efforts.
| Name | Purpose | Deadline |
| _ga_# | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years |
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How do you change cookie preferences or block cookies?
For the performance cookies when starting a new session on our website, you can choose to opt-out of these.
If you wish to disable the strictly necessary cookies, then within your browser you can choose whether you want to accept cookies or not. Different browsers make different controls available to you. Generally, your browser will offer you the choice to accept, refuse or delete all cookies, third-party cookies or specific website cookies. Each browser’s website should contain instructions on how you can do this.
On below, you will find the link ralated to cookie settings regarding the most common browsers:
- Internet Explorer™ : http://windows.microsoft.com/it-it/windows7/block-enable-or-allow-cookies
- Safari™ : https://support.apple.com/kb/PH17191?viewlocale=it_IT&locale=it_IT
- Chrome™ : https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=it
- Firefox™ : https://support.mozilla.org/it/kb/Attivare%20e%20disattivare%20i%20cookie
- Opera™ : http://help.opera.com/Windows/10.20/it/cookies.html
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Changes to the cookie policy
We may update this policy from time to time. If we make significant changes, we will let you know, but please do check regularly this policy to ensure you are aware of the most updated version.
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This Cookie policy was last updated in September 2021
