COOKIE POLICY ALCUM AG
1. General provisions
1.1. This Cookie Policy (the “Policy”) describes how ALCUM AG (the “Company”, “we”) uses cookies and similar technologies on the website https://alcum.com (the “Website”).
1.2. This Policy forms an integral part of the Privacy Policy available on the Website and explains how we ensure transparency in the processing of your data when you visit our informational web resource.
2. What are cookies
2.1. Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website.
2.2. Cookies allow us to:
- ensure the security and stability of the Website;
- recognize your device upon subsequent visits;
- analyse content performance to improve user experience.
3. Categories of cookies used
3.1. Strictly necessary cookies
3.1.1. These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the Website and do not require user consent.
3.1.2. They are used for:
- ensuring security;
- enabling navigation;
- providing access to Website functionality.
3.1.3. If these cookies are disabled, the functioning of the Website may be limited or unavailable.
3.2. Analytical and statistical cookies
3.2.1. We use analytics tools (such as Google Analytics or similar services) to analyse user behaviour.
3.2.2. These cookies allow us to:
- understand which pages are most frequently visited;
- analyse how users interact with the Website;
- improve the structure and content of the Website.
3.2.3. Analytics tools are used with IP anonymization where applicable.
3.2.4. These cookies are used only after obtaining user consent via the cookie banner.
3.3. Functional cookies
3.3.1. These cookies allow the Website to remember user preferences (such as language or region).
3.3.2. Their use may depend on user consent.
3.4. Legal basis for cookie usage
3.4.1. The use of analytical and functional cookies is based on user consent, expressed through the cookie banner, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.
4. Data retention
4.1. Session cookies are automatically deleted when the browser is closed.
4.2. Persistent cookies remain on the user’s device until their expiration date or until manually deleted by the user.
5. Cookie management
5.1. Upon first visiting the Website, users are provided with the option to accept or reject analytical and functional cookies via a cookie banner.
5.2. Users may at any time:
- change cookie settings in their browser;
- delete previously stored cookies;
- restrict or completely disable cookies.
5.3. Blocking cookies may affect the availability and proper functioning of certain Website features.
5.4. The Company does not control the use of cookies by third-party services and recommends reviewing their respective privacy policies.
6. International data transfers
6.1. When using third-party services (such as analytics or hosting providers), data may be processed outside Switzerland or the European Economic Area.
6.2. In such cases, the Company implements appropriate safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and other legally recognised mechanisms.
7. Contact information
7.1. For any questions regarding this Cookie Policy, you may contact:
ALCUM AG
Dammstrasse 16
6300 Zug
Switzerland
Email: info@alcum.com
8. Changes to this policy
8.1. The Company reserves the right to amend this Policy at any time.
8.2. The latest version will always be available on the Website.