Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period or until manually deleted).

Cookies can also be "first-party cookies" (set by the website you're visiting) or "third-party cookies" (set by external services used by the website).

DPP Automate uses cookies to:

• Remember your language preference so you don't have to select it on every visit
• Store your cookie consent choices so we don't ask repeatedly
• Maintain your session while navigating the website
• Analyze website usage (with your consent) to improve our services
• Ensure website security and prevent abuse

We do NOT use cookies for:

• Targeted advertising
• Selling your data to third parties
• Tracking you across other websites
• Identifying you personally (all analytics are anonymized)

3.1 Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be disabled:

3.2 Analytics Cookies (Optional - Requires Consent)

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website:

Note: All analytics data is anonymized. IP addresses are truncated, and no personally identifiable information is collected.

3.3 Marketing Cookies (NOT USED)

We do NOT currently use marketing or advertising cookies.

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

4.1 Convex (Database Service)

• Purpose: Secure data storage and form submissions
• Cookies: Session management
• Privacy: https://www.convex.dev/privacy
• Location: United States (EU-US Data Privacy Framework compliant)

4.2 Vercel (Hosting Service)

• Purpose: Website hosting and content delivery
• Cookies: Performance optimization
• Privacy: https://vercel.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Location: Global CDN with EU data centers

These third-party services are GDPR-compliant and process data under appropriate safeguards.

You have several options to control and manage cookies:

5.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner appears allowing you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept only essential cookies
• Customize your preferences (choose which cookie categories to enable)

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
• Microsoft Edge: Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions
• Opera: Settings > Privacy & security > Cookies

Note: Blocking essential cookies may prevent some website features from working properly.

5.3 Opt-Out of Analytics

If you've accepted analytics cookies but want to opt out:

1. Open Cookie Settings (footer link)
2. Disable "Analytics Cookies"
3. Save your preferences

Your choice will be respected immediately.

Under the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR, we must obtain your explicit consent before setting non-essential cookies.

Your Rights:

• You can withdraw consent at any time
• Withdrawing consent does not affect prior processing
• Essential cookies remain active to ensure website functionality
• You can request deletion of all data associated with cookies

How We Comply:

• No non-essential cookies are set until you provide consent
• We provide clear information about each cookie type
• You can granularly control cookie categories
• Your consent is stored for 12 months, after which we ask again

Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/DSG):

Swiss law has similar requirements to GDPR regarding cookies. We apply the same high standards to all visitors regardless of location.

International Visitors:

If you're visiting from outside the EU/EEA or Switzerland, your cookie consent is still respected. We treat all visitors' privacy equally and don't apply different standards based on location.

Session Cookies:

• Deleted when you close your browser
• Used for maintaining your browsing session

Persistent Cookies:

• Language preference: 1 year
• Cookie consent: 1 year (we ask again after this period)
• Analytics cookies: 26 months maximum

Manual Deletion:
You can delete cookies at any time through your browser settings or our Cookie Settings tool.

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect:

• Changes in cookie usage
• New features or services
• Legal or regulatory requirements
• Improvements to transparency

How We Notify You:

• Last updated date at the top of this policy
• Email notification for significant changes (if you've provided your email)
• Cookie consent banner if new cookie categories are added

Continued use of our website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) signal. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals.

Our approach:

• We respect your cookie preferences set through our Cookie Consent banner
• If you disable analytics cookies, we do not track your usage
• Essential cookies remain active to ensure website functionality

We continuously monitor industry standards and will implement DNT compliance as standards evolve.

Our website is not directed at children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect data from children through cookies.

If you are a parent or guardian and believe your child has provided data through our cookies, please contact us at info@dppautomate.com, and we will delete it promptly.

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact:

DPP Automate
Nico Jaroszewski
Schlosstalstrasse 202
8408 Winterthur
Switzerland
Email: info@dppautomate.com

For general information about cookies, visit:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
• EU Cookie Law: ec.europa.eu/ipg/basics/legal/cookies
• Swiss FDPIC: edoeb.admin.ch

For more information about how we protect your privacy:

• Privacy Policy: www.dppautomate.com/privacy

  • Full details on data collection and processing

• Terms of Service: www.dppautomate.com/terms

  • How we operate and our legal obligations

• Impressum: www.dppautomate.com/impressum

  • Legal company information and contact details