Cookie Policy

1. What is a cookie?

Cookies are small files consisting of letters and numbers that are stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They are generally used to keep track of the settings that users have selected and the actions they have taken on a website.

The cookies we use do not allow the user to be identified, but they collect standard information about their internet connection and browsing behavior. The data obtained in this way is intended to facilitate subsequent browsing on the site and is also used to measure site traffic.

2. Why do we use cookies?

Shiftware Consulting uses cookies and other similar technologies for purely technical purposes, for the following reasons.

To improve your user experience. They are used to improve the usability of our website, for example by remembering language settings.
To gain insight into the use of our website; to analyze, improve, and monitor its performance, functioning, and effectiveness.
For security or fraud protection purposes, and to identify and prevent cyberattacks.

3. Cookie table

Shiftware Consulting uses the following types of cookies.

First-party cookies

Functional cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They ensure, for example, that your preferences are remembered and that you can use all parts of the site safely and reliably.

Analytical cookies

These cookies allow us to collect information about how visitors use our website, such as the most visited pages and the duration of their visit. This data is anonymous and is used to improve the performance of the site, identify technical issues, and optimize the user experience. Their impact on visitor privacy is minimal and does not require consent.

In particular, we use session cookies: a session cookie allows us to see which sections of the website you have visited during your visit. This allows us to tailor our service to the browsing habits of our visitors. These cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Tracking cookies

Shiftware Consulting does not use tracking cookies.

We do not create detailed profiles of our visitors. The content of the site is not adapted to user profiles, and no advertising is present.

Table of cookies used (non-exhaustive list):

4. Your choices

Managing cookies in your browser

There are several ways to block cookies. For example, you can block all cookies, a specific type of cookie, or cookies from certain websites. When you block cookies, all cookies already on your computer, tablet, or mobile phone will be retained. However, it is also possible to delete all cookies already installed in addition to blocking them.

You can usually find these settings in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of your browser. You can find more information about enabling and disabling cookies, as well as deleting them, in the instructions and/or by using the Help function of your browser.

Please note that deleting our cookies or disabling future cookies may prevent you from accessing certain areas or features of our website, or may otherwise negatively affect your user experience.

5. Update to the cookie policy

We may change this cookie policy. We encourage you to check this page regularly for the latest information on cookies.