Cookie Policy

This Policy contains all the information concerning the cookies used on all the Websites of Cotecna Inspection SA and its affiliates (see Annex 1) (hereinafter "Websites"). This Cookie Policy is addressed to the users of these Websites.

Cotecna Inspection SA, and/or its affiliate/s as applicable (“Cotecna” or “we”), operates these Websites, a company whose parent company is based in Switzerland at 41 Avenue Peschier, 1206 Geneva.

All personal data collected through cookies will be processed following Cotecna's Privacy Policy and this Cookie Policy.

In this Cookie Policy, you will find more information on what cookies are, why Cotecna uses them, and the different types of cookies used on the Websites.

What is a cookie?

A "cookie" is a small data file consisting of a string of information deposited on your device (computer or mobile) when you visit a website. Each cookie is placed on your device individually and contains information that may or may not be anonymous. Each cookie can only be read by the server that placed it. These servers will not have access to any other information on your computer or mobile device.

Cookies have an expiry date. They can be deposited either temporarily for the duration of your visit (so-called session cookies) or sometimes for more extended periods (so-called permanent cookies), depending on the type of cookie.

What types of cookies do we use?

We use different categories of cookies. We can divide these cookies into two distinct categories:

• Essential cookies
• Optional cookies

The distinction between these two categories lies in the level of consent. Strictly essential cookies cannot be refused by users when they visit a website, whereas optional cookies require explicit and prior consent from users.

1. Essential cookies

More precisely, the so-called "essential" cookies are indispensable for the website's proper functioning as a whole. These cookies are strictly necessary when they are essential for providing an online communication service requested by the user.

Cotecna may store the following essential cookies:

2. Optional cookies

Unlike essential cookies, optional cookies require the prior and distinct consent of the user. Through the use of the Cotecna Websites, two categories of optional cookies may be stored:

• Functional and performance cookies
• Analytics and advertising cookies

2.1 Functional and performance cookies

Functional and performance cookies are used to improve and personalize the functionality of the Websites. They allow us to remember the choices users have made, as well as provide enhanced and unique features and content.

Cotecna may set the following functional and performance cookies:

2.2 Analytics and advertising cookies

Analytics and advertising cookies allow us to improve the user experience on the Websites by recording data relating to users' navigation and online behaviours.

Analytics cookies allow Cotecna to assess how visitors navigate and interact on our Websites and, therefore, measure and improve their performance, as well as the performance of our campaigns. It also helps to personalize our content and advertising for our users.

Advertising cookies including those from third parties, are used in order to send you advertisements in line with your preferences based on your use and activity on our websites.

Third party cookies, i.e. cookies from websites or web servers other than Cotecna, are also used for purposes specific to these third parties.

Cotecna may use the following analytics and advertising cookies:

Cookie management

Users can decide to accept or refuse optional cookies when they access Cotecna Websites. This consent will be offered in the form of a "pop-up".

• If the user refuses a cookie, no cookie will be stored except for essential cookies.
• If the user accepts a cookie, that cookie will be stored on the user's device for the duration mentioned in this Policy.

During the cookie's lifetime, Cotecna does not have the possibility of deleting the cookies deposited since Cotecna does not have access to the users' devices on which these cookies are deposited.

On the other hand, the user may decide to delete the cookies manually at any time. To do so, they must refer to the procedures set up by their browser. Each system is described in the browser's help menu. In case you wish to delete cookies, here are the direct links to delete cookies according to your browser:

• Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/clear-cookies-and-site-data-firefox
• Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en
• Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
• Internet Explorer: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/topic/how-to-delete-cookie-files-in-internet-explorer-bca9446f-d873-78de-77ba-d42645fa52fc
• Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge-63947406-40ac-c3b8-57b9-2a946a29ae09
• Opera: https://help.opera.com/en/latest/web-preferences/#cookies 

By refusing the use of cookies, you can still access the website. However, some features will be limited or even impossible.

Updating of this Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time. In the event of a material change, we will notify you directly through a notice on the Websites or, where appropriate, by sending you an email.

Contact

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at 41 Avenue Peschier, 1206 Geneva, or by email at communication@cotecna.com

Annex 1: List of the websites of Cotecna Inspection SA and affiliates

• www.cotecna.com
• www.cotecna.co.in
• www.cotecna.co.id
• www.cotecna.com.cn
• www.cotecna.com.tr
• www.cotecna.ro
• www.cotecna.kr
• www.cotecna.jp
• www.neotron.it
• www.nofalab.com
• www.fitosoil.com
• www.shivaanalyticals.com
• www.kcb-china.com
• www.chinabaier.com
• www.wimpeylab.om
• www.eurocargoservices.dk
• www.exports-to-egypt.com
• www.exports-to-nigeria.com
• www.exporting-to-saudi.com