Cookie policy

1. Introduction

The purpose of this Cookie Policy is to inform visitors to avepto.ch about the use of cookies and similar technologies and the options available for managing them.

Avepto Sàrl undertakes to comply with the Federal Data Protection Act (LPD, RS 235.1) and, where applicable, the General Data Protection Regulation (RGPD ) for visitors located in the European Union.

By browsing our site, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. However, you can configure them at any time via our cookie management banner.

 

2. Definition of cookies

A cookie is a small text file stored on your computer, tablet or smartphone when you visit a website. It is used to record information about your browsing habits, to facilitate your experience and improve site performance.

There are several types of cookies:

  • Temporary (or session) cookies: deleted when you close your browser.

  • Persistent cookies: stored on your device for a specific period of time, until they expire or are manually deleted.

Cookies may be set by our website(internal cookies) or by third-party services(external cookies, e.g. Google Analytics).

 

3. Types of cookies used on avepto.ch

3.1. Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential to the proper operation of the site and cannot be deactivated in our systems. In particular, they enable us to:

  • Secure access to site functionalities

  • User session management

  • Remembering your cookie preferences

Cookie nameFunctionDuration
PHPSESSIDIdentifies an active user sessionSession
cookie_consentStores consent preferences12 months

 

3.2. Analytical and performance cookies

These cookies enable us to analyze the site’s audience and improve its ergonomics. They collect anonymous data on :

  • The number of visitors and their behaviour on the site

  • Most popular pages

  • Average session length

We use Google Analytics to track these statistics.

Cookie nameFunctionDuration
_gaUnique identifier used by Google Analytics14 months
_gidUser interaction tracking24 hours
_gatLimit the number of requests to Google Analytics1 minute

Deactivation: You can refuse these cookies via the cookie management banner or by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out extension.

 

3.3. Functional cookies

These cookies improve your user experience by remembering your preferences. In particular, they allow us to :

  • Keep your preferred display language

  • Save your display choices

Cookie nameFunctionDuration
languageSaves the selected language12 months
user_prefsStores display preferences6 months

 

3.4. Marketing and tracking cookies

We do not currently use any advertising or marketing cookies on our site. Should this change, we will update this policy.

 

4. Cookie management (via your browser)

You can set your browser to block or delete cookies. However, certain site functionalities may be affected if you block strictly necessary cookies.

Useful links to manage cookies according to your browser :

 

5. Cookie retention period

Type of cookiesMaximum retention period
Strictly necessary cookies12 months
Analytical cookies14 months
Functional cookies12 months

Once the expiration date has been reached, cookies are automatically deleted.

 

6. Changes to the cookie policy

We reserve the right to modify this policy at any time, according to changes in the law or in the technologies used.

Last update: April 29, 2025.

 

7. Contact

If you have any questions about the use of cookies or the management of your personal data, please contact us at :

📩 Contact page: https://avepto.ch/contact
📞 Telephone: +41 22 552 96 70