This Cookies Policy explains how eProfiler Solutions AG ("eProfiler," "we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website at www.eprofiler.com ("Website").
This policy is designed to help you understand:
What cookies are
What types of cookies we use
Why we use cookies
How you can control cookies
Your rights regarding cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how visitors use their site.
Cookies can be:
First-party cookies – Set by the website you are visiting (in this case, eProfiler)
Third-party cookies – Set by parties other than the website owner, typically for analytics or advertising purposes
In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:
Web beacons (also called tracking pixels or clear GIFs) – Small graphic images used to track user activity
Local storage (HTML5) – Allows websites to store data in your browser for faster loading
Session storage – Similar to local storage but cleared when you close your browser
Fingerprinting – Techniques to identify your device based on its unique characteristics
These technologies work similarly to cookies and are subject to the same legal requirements.
Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC, as amended by 2009/136/EC), we must:
Obtain your consent before storing or accessing non-essential cookies on your device
Provide clear and comprehensive information about the cookies we use
Make it as easy to withdraw consent as it is to give it
When you first visit our Website, we will:
Inform you that we use cookies
Explain what each type of cookie does
Request your consent for non-essential cookies
Provide an option to accept or reject different cookie categories
You have the right to:
Accept or reject cookies (except strictly necessary cookies)
Change your cookie preferences at any time
Withdraw consent previously given
We classify cookies into the following categories based on their purpose:
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt-out of these cookies as the Website cannot function properly without them.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | session_id | eProfiler | Maintains your session state | Session | | csrf_token | eProfiler | Security - prevents cross-site request forgery | Session | | auth_token | eProfiler | Authentication status | 7 days | | cookie_consent | eProfiler | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
Why we use them:
To enable you to log in to secure areas
To remember your cookie consent preferences
To protect against fraudulent activity
To ensure the security of our Website
These cookies enable the Website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | language | eProfiler | Remembers your language preference | 1 year | | region | eProfiler | Remembers your geographic region | 1 year | | font_size | eProfiler | Accessibility - remembers text size preference | 1 year | | form_data | eProfiler | Temporarily saves form input | Session |
Why we use them:
To remember your language and region preferences
To provide accessibility features
To remember display preferences
To facilitate form completion
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our Website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years | | _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours | | _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute | | _hjid | Hotjar | Sets a unique user ID | 1 year | | _hjFirstSeen | Hotjar | Identifies new users | Session |
Why we use them:
To analyze Website traffic and usage patterns
To identify and fix errors
To test new features and improvements
To understand user engagement
Note: We use Google Analytics with IP anonymization enabled. This means Google truncates IP addresses within the EU/EEA before transmission.
These cookies track your online activity to help advertisers deliver more relevant advertising or to limit how many times you see an ad. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | _fbp | Meta/Facebook | Tracks visits across websites | 3 months | | fr | Meta/Facebook | Advertising delivery | 3 months | | li_sugr | LinkedIn | User identification | 3 months | | li_at | LinkedIn | Ad targeting | 1 year | | IDE | Google DoubleClick | Ad delivery | 1 year |
Why we use them:
To deliver relevant advertisements
To measure advertising campaign effectiveness
To limit ad frequency
To track conversions from ads
Current Status: We currently do not use third-party advertising cookies. If we implement them in the future, we will obtain explicit consent before placing these cookies.
Session cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They enable the Website to track your actions during a single browsing session.
Examples:
Shopping cart contents
Form data during multi-step processes
Authentication during your session
Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. They help us recognize you as a returning visitor and remember your preferences.
Duration guidelines:
Preference cookies: Up to 1 year
Analytics cookies: Up to 2 years
Marketing cookies: Up to 1 year (where applicable)
Under the ePrivacy Directive, persistent cookies should not last longer than 12 months unless necessary for a specific purpose.
Some cookies on our Website are placed by third-party services. We use the following categories of third-party services:
Google Analytics – Website usage analytics
Hotjar – User behavior analytics and feedback
LinkedIn – Professional network integration and advertising
Meta (Facebook) – Social media integration (when implemented)
Cloudflare – Security and performance optimization
AWS/Amazon CloudFront – Content delivery
We do not control these third-party cookies. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.
When you first visit our Website, you will see a cookie banner requesting your consent for non-essential cookies. You can:
Accept All – Consent to all cookie categories
Customize – Choose which cookie categories to accept
Reject Non-Essential – Only allow strictly necessary cookies
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:
Using our Cookie Settings:
Click on the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website
Adjust your preferences in the cookie preference center
Browser Settings:
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings
You can usually find these settings in the "Options" or "Preferences" menu
Contact Us:
Google Chrome:
Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Choose your preferred cookie settings
Mozilla Firefox:
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Manage your cookie preferences
Safari:
Go to Preferences → Privacy
Manage cookie settings under "Cookies and website data"
Microsoft Edge:
Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Adjust your preferences
If you reject non-essential cookies:
You can still use our Website
Some features may not function optimally
You may see less relevant content
Your preferences won't be remembered between visits
If you reject even essential cookies:
You may not be able to log in
Some parts of the Website may not work properly
The cookies we use may collect the following types of information:
Technical Information:
IP address (anonymized for analytics)
Browser type and version
Operating system
Device type and screen resolution
Usage Information:
Pages visited and time spent on each page
Click patterns and navigation paths
Referring website or search engine
Download errors
Preference Information:
Language preferences
Accessibility settings
Previously viewed content
We use cookie data for:
Improving Website functionality and user experience
Analyzing Website traffic and trends
Personalizing content (where consented)
Security and fraud prevention
Compliance with legal obligations
We take appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure cookies are used securely:
Secure flag – Essential cookies that contain sensitive information use the Secure flag (HTTPS only)
HttpOnly flag – Cookies used for authentication have the HttpOnly flag to prevent JavaScript access
SameSite attribute – We use SameSite attributes to prevent cross-site request forgery
Encryption – Cookie values containing sensitive data are encrypted
Regular review – We regularly review our cookies for security vulnerabilities
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect:
Changes in the cookies we use
New third-party services
Changes in applicable laws and regulations
Improvements to our cookie management practices
When we make material changes, we will:
Update the "Last Updated" date at the bottom of this policy
Notify you through a prominent notice on our Website
Request renewed consent where required by law
Under data protection laws, you have rights regarding cookies and the data they collect:
Right to information – You have the right to know what cookies we use and why
Right to access – You can request information about the data collected through cookies
Right to erasure – You can request deletion of data collected through cookies
Right to object – You can object to the use of certain cookies
Right to withdraw consent – You can withdraw consent for non-essential cookies at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@eprofiler.com.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:
Data Protection Officer:
Email: privacy@eprofiler.com
Address: [Company Address], Switzerland
General Inquiries:
Email: info@eprofiler.com
For more information about cookies and your privacy rights:
European Commission: Cookies and the GDPR
Your Online Choices: Manage your cookie preferences
ICO (UK): Guidance on cookies
EDPB Guidelines: Guidelines on transparency
Below is a comprehensive list of cookies that may be used on our Website:
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | session_id | eProfiler | Session management | Session | | csrf_token | eProfiler | Security | Session | | auth_token | eProfiler | Authentication | 7 days | | cookie_consent | eProfiler | Consent storage | 1 year | | __cfduid | Cloudflare | Security | 30 days |
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | language | eProfiler | Language preference | 1 year | | region | eProfiler | Region preference | 1 year |
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | _ga | Google Analytics | User distinction | 2 years | | _gid | Google Analytics | Session distinction | 24 hours | | _gat | Google Analytics | Rate limiting | 1 minute | | _hjid | Hotjar | User ID | 1 year |