{"id":31315,"date":"2026-02-18T14:51:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:51:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/virgilia.ch\/?page_id=31315"},"modified":"2026-02-18T14:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:51:25","slug":"cookies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/virgilia.ch\/en\/cookies\/","title":{"rendered":"Cookies"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-divider nectar-blocks-divider\" id=\"block-Z3hVs5lRzB\"><div class=\"nectar-blocks-divider__inner\"><div class=\"nectar__bg-layers parent-block-block-Z3hVs5lRzB\"><div class=\"nectar__bg-layer nectar__bg-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"nectar-blocks-divider__line\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-w28pzANJnT\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h1\">Cookie Policy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-uPqLmVzbFS\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">Last updated: 18.02.2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-vasVWb0yl9\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">1. What are Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-qhvyKdJ631\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">Cookies are small text files that websites store on the user's device during navigation. They are used to make the site work properly, remember user preferences and collect statistical information. Similar technologies include pixels, web beacons, local storage and third-party scripts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-wolkfKQIzr\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">2. Reference Legislation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-gTUym1IkWu\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">The use of cookies on virgilia.ch is governed by Art. 45c of the Swiss Telecommunications Act (TCA), the nLPD and, where applicable, the GDPR. We comply with the guidelines published by the FDPIC (Federal Data Protection Commissioner) of 22 January 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-qCKKsKF4Sc\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">3. Types of Cookies Used<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Category<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Description<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Consent required<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Technical\/essential cookies<\/strong><\/td><td>Necessary for the operation of the site and platform (e.g. session, authentication, language preferences)<\/td><td>No - active by default<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Analytical cookies (first party)<\/strong><\/td><td>They measure visits and interactions on the site in an anonymous or aggregated form<\/td><td>No (if anonymised) \/ Yes (if traced)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Analytical cookies (third parties)<\/strong><\/td><td>E.g. Google Analytics or equivalent tools for usage statistics<\/td><td>Yes - require consent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Functional cookies<\/strong><\/td><td>Remember user preferences to improve the experience<\/td><td>Legitimate interests \/ Consent<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Marketing\/profiling cookies<\/strong><\/td><td>Used to show customised ads (if any)<\/td><td>Yes - require explicit consent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-DBSkQrk3AD\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">4. Third-party cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-5DGqleWsSs\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">The site may load resources from third party services that may set their own cookies. These services have their own privacy policies that are independent from Virgilia Sagl. Currently, the main third party services on the site may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Analytics provider<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g. Google Analytics, if activated)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Video embedding tools<\/strong>\u00a0(e.g. YouTube, for videos integrated into the site)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact form management platforms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-IjZBllcdIM\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">5. Consent Management and Opt-Out<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-Uw7x640H7x\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">In accordance with Swiss law, non-essential cookies require your consent or must be subject to a clearly accessible opt-out mechanism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-nH5Vgu5FkM\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Banner cookie:<\/strong>\u00a0When you first access the site, you are presented with a banner for managing your preferences. You can change your choices at any time via the \u201cCookie Management\u201d link in the footer of the site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Browser Settings:<\/strong>\u00a0you can configure your browser to refuse all cookies or to be notified before they are saved. Below are links to instructions for the main browsers:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/chrome\/answer\/95647\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.mozilla.org\/it\/kb\/Attivare%20e%20disattivare%20i%20cookie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/it-it\/guide\/safari\/sfri11471\/mac\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Safari<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/it-it\/microsoft-edge\/eliminare-i-cookie-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Edge<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Specific opt-outs:<\/strong>\u00a0for third-party services (e.g. Google Analytics), you can use their dedicated opt-out tools.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-ApruLLSwRz\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of the processing carried out before the withdrawal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-7lwRsNvWfN\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">6. Duration of Cookies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Session cookies:<\/strong>\u00a0are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Persistent cookies:<\/strong>\u00a0remain on the device for a defined period (indicated in the detailed list of cookies available in the preference management panel), however not longer than\u00a0<strong>13 months<\/strong>\u00a0in line with European recommendations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-RwPEXuy0Re\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">7. Do Not Track<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-fe8Vbxzq5S\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">We respect the \u201cDo Not Track\u201d (DNT) signal sent by browsers that support this functionality. If DNT is enabled, we will limit tracking to essential technical cookies only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-nxmRUqoJf4\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">8. Updates to the Cookie Policy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-vY9LEt18BB\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text\">This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect technical, regulatory or operational changes. The date of last update is indicated at the top of this document. For substantial changes, registered users will be notified by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"block-jHP1HgzaHx\" class=\"wp-block-nectar-blocks-text nectar-blocks-text nectar-font-h3\">9. 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