📜 COOKIE
POLICY
Hagrec SA (“the Company”, “Hagrec”, “we”, “our”, “us”)
Last Updated: 01.01.2026
English is the sole legally binding version. Translations are provided for convenience only.
This Cookie Policy explains how Hagrec SA uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our websites, online shops, customer portals, cloud services, or AI tools (collectively, the “Services”).
This Policy forms part of our:
1. WHAT ARE
COOKIES?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide analytics and security information.
Cookies may be:
- First-party cookies → set directly by Hagrec
- Third-party cookies → set by analytics, payment systems, or security providers
- Session cookies → deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies → kept for a defined period
2. WHAT
TECHNOLOGIES DO WE USE?
We use the following technologies:
2.1 Cookies
Small data files stored to identify your browser, remember preferences, or maintain sessions.
2.2 Local Storage / Session Storage
Used for performance enhancements or storing temporary UI preferences. Not automatically deleted unless your browser is configured accordingly.
2.3 Pixels and Tags
Tiny image files or scripts that load when you interact with the website, enabling analytics and performance monitoring.
2.4 Similar Tracking Technologies
Where applicable, we may use fingerprinting-resilient, privacy-friendly analytics tools compliant with EU and Swiss regulations.
3. TYPES OF
COOKIES WE USE
3.1 Strictly Necessary (Essential) Cookies
Required for the website to function.
These cannot be switched off and do not require consent under GDPR/ePrivacy if they enable:
- adding items to the cart
- secure login and account management
- checkout functionality
- fraud prevention and session security
- cookie preference storage
- basic load balancing and server routing
Legal basis: Legitimate interests / Contract performance.
3.2 Preference Cookies
Used to remember your choices, such as:
- language selection
- region settings
- display or accessibility preferences
Legal basis: Consent (where required).
3.3 Analytics & Performance Cookies
Used to understand website usage and improve our Services. Examples:
- pages visited, clicks, scroll depth
- time spent on specific pages
- error logs and performance statistics
Analytics cookies may be first-party or third-party (e.g., privacy-focused tools).
Where required by law, these cookies load only after you provide consent.
Legal basis: Consent.
3.4 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Used only if you consent. These cookies:
- measure marketing campaign performance
- personalise ads (if advertising is used)
- enable retargeting on platforms supporting privacy-compliant mechanisms
Hagrec SA may use third-party providers (e.g. Google Ads, Meta, TikTok) only where legally permitted and only after explicit consent.
Legal basis: Consent.
3.5 Security & Fraud Prevention Cookies
Used to detect bots, abuse, fraudulent activities, or security anomalies. Examples:
- rate-limiting
- unusual login behavior
- CSRF protection
- duplicate account detection
These may be essential for platform safety and may not require consent.
Legal basis: Legitimate interests / Security requirements.
4. HOW WE OBTAIN
YOUR CONSENT
When you first visit our site, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:
- Accept all
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customise settings (optional)
Your choices are stored in a cookie so we can respect them.
You may withdraw or change your consent at any time through:
- our cookie settings panel (where provided), or
- your browser settings.
5. MANAGING
COOKIES
5.1 Through Hagrec Settings
If our website includes a “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Preferences” button, you can adjust consent at any time.
5.2 Through Your Browser
You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings.
Instructions for major browsers:
- Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
- Firefox: Preferences → Privacy
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy
- Edge: Settings → Cookies & site permissions
Blocking essential cookies may affect the functioning of our website.
6. THIRD-PARTY
COOKIES WE MAY USE
Depending on how you interact with our website, AI tools, or subscription services, we may use:
- Security providers (e.g., Cloudflare, bot detection frameworks)
- Analytics tools (compliant with GDPR / Swiss law)
- Payment platforms (e.g., Stripe, PayPal)
- Email or communication platforms
- Advertising partners (only if consented)
These third parties process cookies under their own privacy policies.
We ensure all partners comply with GDPR / UK GDPR / Swiss nFADP where applicable.
7. INTERNATIONAL
DATA TRANSFERS
Some third-party providers may process data outside Switzerland, the EU/EEA, or the UK.
Where this occurs, we implement:
- Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
- Swiss Addendum / UK Addendum (when required)
- Additional technical or organisational safeguards
For more information, see our Privacy Policy.
8. RETENTION
PERIODS
Cookie lifespans vary depending on their purpose:
|
Type |
Typical Duration |
|
Session cookies |
Deleted when browser closes |
|
Preference cookies |
6–24 months |
|
Analytics cookies |
1–24 months (depending on provider) |
|
Marketing cookies |
1–12 months |
|
Security cookies |
1–24 months (subject to platform needs) |
Exact durations vary by provider and configuration.
9. CHILDREN’S
PRIVACY
Our Services are not intended for children under 16.
We do not knowingly use cookies to track or profile children.
10. CHANGES TO
THIS POLICY
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect:
- changes in law
- changes in cookie usage
- updates to platform functionality
- new security requirements
The updated version will include a new “Last Updated” date.
11. CONTACT
INFORMATION
For questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, you may contact:
Hagrec SA
Vergnolet 8E
1070 Puidoux
Switzerland