Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how BlockRiver AG ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website [www.blockriver.com] or your actual domain] (the "Website").

By using our Website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our Website.

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

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners.

Cookies allow websites to:

• Recognize your device
• Remember your preferences and settings
• Understand how you use the website
• Improve your user experience

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

Session cookies are temporary cookies that remain on your device only while you are visiting the website and are deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and are activated each time you visit the website that created them. They remain on your device for the period specified in the cookie.

What Cookies Do We Use?

BlockRiver AG uses the following categories of cookies on our Website:

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

Purpose: These cookies are essential for the operation of our Website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and remembering your cookie consent preferences.

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the performance of our Website and do not require consent under GDPR.

Strictly Necessary Cookies:

Cookie: cookie_consent

• Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences
• Duration: 12 months (then re-consent required)
• Type: First-party

Cookie: session_id

• Purpose: Maintains your session on the Website; stores temporary session identifier only, no personal data
• Duration: Session (deleted when browser closes)
• Type: First-party

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics):

Cookie: _ga

• Purpose: Distinguishes unique users
• Duration: 2 years
• Provider: Google Analytics

Cookie: _gid

• Purpose: Distinguishes unique users
• Duration: 24 hours
• Provider: Google Analytics

Cookie: _gat

• Purpose: Throttles request rate
• Duration: 1 minute
• Provider: Google Analytics

Cannot be disabled: These cookies are strictly necessary and cannot be disabled without affecting the functionality of the Website.

2. Analytics Cookies

Purpose: These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our Website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the Website's performance and user experience.

Legal Basis: These cookies require your explicit consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations.

Cookies Used:

We use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google LLC ("Google").

Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics):

Cookie: _ga

• Purpose: Distinguishes unique users
• Duration: 2 years
• Provider: Google Analytics

Cookie: _gid

• Purpose: Distinguishes unique users
• Duration: 24 hours
• Provider: Google Analytics

Cookie: _gat

• Purpose: Throttles request rate
• Duration: 1 minute
• Provider: Google Analytics

Information Collected: Google Analytics collects information such as:

• How you arrived at our Website
• Pages you visited
• Time spent on pages
• Your device type and browser
• Your approximate geographic location (country/city level)
• Your IP address (anonymized)

IP Anonymization: We have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses, meaning your full IP address is never stored.

Google's Use of Data: Google uses the data collected to provide us with analytics reports. Google may also use this data in accordance with its own privacy policy. For more information about how Google uses data, please visit: https://policies.google.com/technologies/partner-sites

Opting Out of Google Analytics: You can opt out of Google Analytics by:

• Using our cookie preferences tool (available in the footer or by clicking the cookie icon)
• Installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Google Analytics Updates:

Google may update the cookies used by Google Analytics from time to time. We will update this Cookie Policy to reflect such changes when we become aware of them. The cookie names and purposes listed above are current as of the "Last Updated" date shown at the top of this policy.

For the most current information about Google Analytics cookies, visit: https://developers.google.com/analytics/devguides/collection/analyticsjs/cookie-usage

Cookies We Do NOT Use

BlockRiver AG does NOT use:

• Marketing or advertising cookies
• Social media cookies
• Third-party tracking cookies (except Google Analytics as described above)
• Cookies to track you across other websites
• Cookies to create detailed user profiles
• Cookies to serve targeted advertisements

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies (except strictly necessary cookies).

Cookie Preference Tool

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our Website
• Clicking the cookie icon that appears on our Website (if implemented)

This will allow you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Select specific cookie categories to enable or disable

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Block all cookies from being set
• Delete all cookies when you close your browser

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Please note: Blocking or deleting cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and your user experience.

For more detailed information about managing cookies, visit: www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org

Consent Renewal:

Your cookie consent preferences are stored for 12 months. After this period:

• You will be asked to renew your consent
• The cookie banner will reappear
• Your previous preferences will not automatically carry forward
• You must make a new choice

This ensures your preferences remain current and you have regular opportunities to review your choices.

Third-Party Websites

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. When you click on these links, you will leave our Website and be directed to the third-party's website.

We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites. We recommend that you review the cookie policies and privacy policies of any third-party websites you visit.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• The cookies we use
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Our business practices

When we update this Cookie Policy, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Notify you through our Website or by other appropriate means if the changes are significant

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), Switzerland, or the United Kingdom, you have certain rights regarding cookies and personal data:

Right to Withdraw Consent: You can withdraw your consent to non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie preference tool.

Right to Access: You can request information about what personal data we have collected through cookies.

Right to Deletion: You can request deletion of personal data collected through cookies (subject to legal retention requirements).

Right to Object: You can object to our use of analytics cookies.

To exercise these rights, please contact us at: privacy@blockriver.com

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

BlockRiver AG Asetstrasse 37 6438 Ibach Switzerland

Email: privacy@blockriver.com

Data Protection Inquiries: privacy@blockriver.com

Additional Information

Supervisory Authority:

If you are located in Switzerland, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC):

Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) Feldeggweg 1 3003 Bern Switzerland Website: www.edoeb.admin.ch

If you are located in the EEA or UK, you have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority.

Document Accessibility:

If you require this document in an alternative format (large print, audio, braille, etc.) or have difficulty accessing any part of our Website, please contact us at privacy@blockriver.com and we will work to accommodate your needs.

By continuing to use our Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.

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