1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device until deleted or expired) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).
2. Cookies This Site Uses
The table below lists the cookies used on this website:
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Zitadelle AG | Stores your cookie consent preferences | Essential | 1 year |
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | Analytics | 2 years |
| _ga_9R7FS12WPL | Google Analytics | Used to persist session state | Analytics | 2 years |
| _gcl_au | Google Ads | Measures conversions from our Google Ads campaigns; set only with your consent to Marketing cookies. | Marketing | 90 days |
| _clck, _clsk | Microsoft Clarity | Microsoft Clarity — anonymised session recordings and heatmaps used to improve the website; loaded only with your consent. | Analytics | 1 year / 1 day |
| Brevo Conversations visitor ID | Brevo | Brevo Conversations — live chat widget; remembers your chat session. Loaded only with your consent. | Functional | Set by Brevo |
| zitadelle_first_touch (session storage) | Zitadelle AG | Remembers how you first reached the site during this visit (campaign source, medium and name, or the referring website) so we can see which channels lead to Regulatory Digest sign-ups. Contains no personal data and is sent to Brevo only if you subscribe. | Marketing | Until you close the browser tab |
3. Essential vs Non-Essential Cookies
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core features such as storing your cookie consent preferences. These cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and the EU ePrivacy Directive, as the website cannot function properly without them.
Non-Essential Cookies (Analytics)
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. These cookies are only placed on your device after you have given your explicit consent. You can withdraw this consent at any time.
4. Managing and Withdrawing Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by:
- Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site (the consent banner will appear again)
- Using your browser settings to manage or delete cookies
Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here is how to manage cookies in major browsers:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari
Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
6. More Information
For more information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at info@zitadelleag.com.