Cookie Policy
Last Updated: October 22, 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Swiss Academic Network uses cookies to:
- Enable essential website functionality
- Remember your preferences and settings
- Analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- Improve user experience and website performance
- Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
- Provide personalized content and services
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Purpose: Essential for website operation
Duration: Session or up to 1 year
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are usually only set in response to actions you make, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms.
3.2 Performance Cookies
Purpose: Analyze website usage
Duration: Up to 2 years
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about page views, navigation paths, and time spent on pages.
Examples: Google Analytics
3.3 Functional Cookies
Purpose: Remember preferences and choices
Duration: Up to 1 year
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your language preference, region selection, or username.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
Purpose: Track advertising effectiveness
Duration: Up to 2 years
These cookies track your browsing habits to show you relevant advertisements and measure campaign performance. They may be set by third-party advertising networks.
Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use services from trusted third parties that may set cookies on your device:
| Service | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Google Analytics | Website analytics | Google LLC |
| Google Tag Manager | Tag management | Google LLC |
5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
You have several options to manage cookies:
Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through settings:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or customize your cookie preferences.
Opt-Out Tools
You can opt out of specific tracking services:
- Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
- Advertising: Visit Your Online Choices or DAA Opt-Out
6. Impact of Disabling Cookies
If you disable cookies, please note that:
- Some website features may not function properly
- Your user experience may be degraded
- You may need to re-enter information on each visit
- Personalized content will not be available
7. Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers have "Do Not Track" (DNT) features. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals but will monitor industry developments.
8. Cookie Retention
Different cookies have different retention periods:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain until expiration or manual deletion
- Typical Duration: 1 day to 2 years, depending on type
9. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last Updated" date at the top indicates the most recent revision.
10. More Information
For more information about how we handle your data, please see our Privacy Policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, contact us:
Swiss Academic Network
25Ch De Planta
1223 Geneva, Switzerland
Email: contact@swiss-academic-network.com
Phone: +41 79 342 9450