Cookie Policy
This policy informs you of the way the website rhein1905.ch, operated by Rhein 1905 SA, uses cookies and similar technologies. It supplements our Privacy Policy, of which it forms an integral part.
1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed by a website on the visitor's device (computer, tablet, mobile phone). It allows the website to recognise that device on later visits, to memorise certain preferences and to measure audience.
In addition to cookies in the strict sense, certain similar technologies are also covered by this policy: invisible pixels, web beacons, browser local-storage identifiers (localStorage, sessionStorage).
2. Legal Framework
The use of cookies on this website is governed by the revised Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) as well as Art. 45c of the Swiss Federal Telecommunications Act (TCA), which requires prior information and, for certain categories of cookies, the collection of the user's consent.
3. Categories of Cookies Used
Cookies placed by rhein1905.ch fall into three categories according to their purpose.
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
Indispensable to the operation of the website, these cookies are placed without prior consent. Without them, certain essential features (cart, login, payment security) cannot function.
| Name | Issuer | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| PrestaShop-# | rhein1905.ch | Session ID, cart, login state | 20 days |
| ts, ts_c | rhein1905.ch | Security (CSRF token) | Session |
| checksum | rhein1905.ch | Session integrity check | Session |
| rhein_agegate | rhein1905.ch | Stores the age confirmation (18+) so the modal does not reappear at every visit | 30 days |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies improve the browsing experience by storing your preferences. They are placed on the basis of contractual necessity or your implicit consent.
| Name | Issuer | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| iso_code | rhein1905.ch | Stores the chosen language (fr / de / it / en / zh) | 1 year |
| currency | rhein1905.ch | Stores the currency (CHF by default) | 1 year |
| cookie_consent | rhein1905.ch | Stores your cookie choices (accepted / refused) | 13 months |
3.3 Audience-Measurement Cookies
These cookies, provided by Google Analytics 4, allow us to analyse website traffic in an anonymised manner. They are placed only with your explicit consent, collected via the information banner on your first visit.
| Name | Issuer | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google LLC | Distinguishes unique visitors | 2 years |
| _ga_[ID] | Google LLC | Persistence of GA4 session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google LLC | Visitor distinction (daily rotation) | 24 hours |
The IP address transmitted to Google is anonymised before processing. No data is used for advertising profiling or retargeting purposes.
4. Your Consent
On your first visit, an information banner offers you the following options:
- accept all cookies, including audience-measurement cookies;
- refuse audience-measurement cookies (only strictly necessary and functional cookies will remain active);
- customise your choice by category.
Your choice is stored for 13 months. Upon expiry of this period, or at any time, you may modify your preferences by clicking on the "Manage my cookies" link in the website footer.
5. Managing Cookies via Your Browser
You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies already placed. Below are links to the official help pages of the main browsers:
Blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent certain essential features of the website (cart, payment, login).
6. Specific Google Analytics Opt-out
Independently of the consent banner, you can block the collection of your data by Google Analytics by installing the official Google browser add-on:
tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
7. Amendments
This policy may be updated to reflect a change in the cookies used, in the providers concerned or in the applicable legislation. The date of the last update is indicated below. We invite you to consult this page regularly.
8. Contact
For any question regarding the cookies used on this website:
Email: info@rhein1905.ch