1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Alithea Genomics (“Alithea”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This Policy describes what cookies are, why we use them, the types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your preferences.
For information about how we process personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Cookies help websites function properly, improve user experience, remember preferences, analyze website performance, and support marketing activities.
In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixels, tags, and local storage technologies.
3. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Operate and secure our website.
- Remember user preferences.
- Analyze website traffic and performance.
- Understand how visitors interact with our content.
- Improve our products, services, and website experience.
- Measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.
- Support webinar registrations, event management, and resource downloads.
4. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies:
These cookies are required for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled through our preference center. They are collected on legitimate interests in operating a secure and function website.
Examples include:
- Security and authentication cookies.
- Session management cookies.
- Load balancing and website functionality cookies.
Preference Cookies:
These cookies remember your choices and preferences, such as language settings or consent preferences. They are collected based on your consent where required by applicable law.
Analytics Cookies:
These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so that we can improve performance and user experience. These cookies are collected based on your consent where required by applicable law.
Examples may include:
- Google Analytics
- Microsoft Clarity
- Other analytics services
Marketing and Advertising Cookies:
These cookies help us understand the effectiveness of our communications and may be used to deliver more relevant content. They are collected based on your consent where required by applicable law.
Examples may include:
- LinkedIn Insight Tag
- HubSpot
- Other marketing automation platforms
5. Third-party cookies
Some cookies may be placed by third parties that provide services on our behalf, such as:
- Analytics providers
- Marketing and CRM platforms
- Webinar and event platforms
- Embedded content providers
- Website hosting and support providers
These third parties may collect information directly through cookies and similar technologies in accordance with their own privacy policies. We encourage users to review the privacy policies of these third-party providers.
6. How Long Cookies Remain on Your Device
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose:
Session Cookies
These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies
These cookies remain stored on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.
The retention period for individual cookies varies depending on the specific cookie and its purpose.
7. Managing Cookie Preferences
When you first visit our website, you may be presented with a cookie banner or preference center that allows you to select your cookie preferences.
You can withdraw or modify your consent at any time by:
- Accessing our cookie preference center;
- Adjusting your browser settings; or
- Deleting cookies stored on your device.
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.
8. Browser Controls
Most web browsers allow users to:
- View stored cookies;
- Delete cookies;
- Block cookies from specific websites; and
- Block all cookies.
Information on managing cookies can generally be found in your browser’s help section.
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technologies, legal requirements, or business operations.
Any updates will be published on this page together with the revised “Last Updated” date.
10. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact:
Alithea Genomics SA
Route de la Corniche 8, 1066 Epalinges, Switzerland
privacy@alitheagenomics.com