Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how The Iconologist (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on the website [www.theiconologist.com] (“the Website”). This Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we process personal data. Last updated: December 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website.
They allow the website to function properly, remember preferences, and analyze how users interact with the content.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

  • Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period)

  • First-party cookies (set by our website)

  • Third-party cookies (set by external services)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on this Website:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These cookies are required for the site to operate correctly. They enable basic functions, such as:

  • Website navigation

  • Security features

  • Access to protected areas

  • Correct display of page elements

These cookies do not require your consent.

2.2 Analytics & Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our site.
They allow us to collect aggregated, anonymized data such as:

  • Visitor counts

  • Page views

  • Time spent on the site

  • Traffic sources

  • User interactions (clicks, scroll depth, navigation behavior)

Examples of tools we may use:

  • Framer Analytics

  • Google Analytics 4 (IP anonymized)

  • Hotjar (heatmaps, behavior analysis — only if enabled)

Analytics cookies are activated only with your consent.

2.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These cookies track user behavior across websites to:

  • Deliver relevant advertisements

  • Measure advertising performance

  • Build audiences for marketing campaigns

  • Enable remarketing on social platforms

Examples of third-party tools:

  • Meta Pixel (Facebook / Instagram)

  • LinkedIn Insight Tag

  • Google Ads

  • Vimeo / YouTube (if you embed videos)

These cookies require explicit consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some features on the Website rely on third-party services that set their own cookies.
These providers act as independent data controllers for their tracking technologies.

Their privacy and cookie policies can be found here:

When interacting with embedded third-party content (e.g., videos), those services may collect additional data.

4. Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies

  • Reject all non-essential cookies

  • Manage your preferences

  • Withdraw or modify consent at any time

Your consent choices are stored for 12 months, unless you delete cookies manually or clear your browser.

5. How to Manage or Disable Cookies

You can manage your preferences directly from the cookie banner at any time.
You can also disable or delete cookies through your browser settings:

Disabling certain cookies may limit website functionality.

6. Data Transfers Outside the EU/EEA

Some third-party providers may transfer data to countries outside the EU/EEA.
Where this occurs, transfers are protected by:

  • Adequacy decisions (e.g., EU–US Data Privacy Framework)

  • Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)

  • Additional technical and organizational safeguards

7. Retention Period

Cookie duration varies depending on type and purpose:

  • Session cookies: deleted when you close the browser

  • Persistent cookies: up to 12 months

  • Third-party cookies: according to each provider’s policy

8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Policy as needed to:

  • comply with legal or regulatory changes

  • reflect updates to our website

  • incorporate new tracking technologies

The updated version will always show the most recent “Last updated” date.

9. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, you can contact us at:

Email: info@thimple.ch
Address: 6, Rue Francois Bonivard, 1201 GENEVA, SWISS