Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how BIM4CIVIL uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and improve functionality and security.

Cookies may be set by the website owner (first-party cookies) or by third-party service providers (third-party cookies).

2. Legal framework

The use of cookies complies, where applicable, with:

  • The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP)
  • The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
  • Applicable electronic communications and privacy laws

Strictly necessary cookies are processed on the basis of legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), ensuring the secure and proper functioning of the website.

All other non-essential cookies (functional, analytics, marketing) are used solely on the basis of explicit user consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). Consent may be withdrawn at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

3. Types of cookies used

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies

Essential for security, authentication, session management, fraud prevention, and access to protected areas. These cookies cannot be disabled.

3.2 Functional cookies

Enable the website to remember user preferences and provide enhanced features.

3.3 Analytics cookies

Collect aggregated, anonymised information about website usage to improve performance and user experience.

3.4 Marketing cookies

May track visitors across websites to measure marketing effectiveness.

BIM4CIVIL does not currently engage in aggressive behavioural profiling. If marketing cookies are introduced in the future, explicit prior consent will be requested.

4. Third-party services

This website may use third-party services including:

  • Stripe – payment processing and fraud prevention
  • Supabase – authentication and licence validation
  • Analytics providers for traffic measurement

Depending on the service, third parties may act as independent data controllers or as data processors under contractual arrangements. BIM4CIVIL does not directly control cookies set by third-party providers.

5. Cookie duration

  • Session cookies – deleted when the browser is closed
  • Persistent cookies – stored for a defined period or until manually deleted

6. Managing cookies

You may manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality.

Where legally required, a consent banner is displayed upon first visit, allowing users to accept or reject non-essential cookies.

7. Relationship with Privacy Policy

This Cookie Policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes

BIM4CIVIL may update this policy to reflect legal or operational changes. Updates apply from the date of publication.

Last updated: February 2026
Primary jurisdiction: Switzerland