Cookie Policy — How Privnotse.com Uses Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used across the internet to make websites function properly, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators. Cookies can be "session cookies," which are temporary and deleted when you close your browser, or "persistent cookies," which remain on your device for a set period or until you manually delete them. Cookies can be set by the website you are visiting ("first-party cookies") or by third-party services that the website uses ("third-party cookies"). At Privnotse.com, we minimize our use of cookies and prioritize your privacy in every decision we make about cookie implementation.

Privnotse.com uses cookies primarily to ensure the proper functioning and security of our website. Specifically, we use cookies to: (1) Maintain the security of our platform by detecting and preventing fraudulent or malicious activity; (2) Remember your cookie consent preferences so we don't ask you repeatedly; (3) Ensure that our website displays correctly and functions properly on your device; (4) Gather anonymous, aggregated statistics about how our website is used so we can identify and fix issues and improve the user experience. We do not use cookies to identify individual users, build profiles, serve targeted advertisements, or track your browsing activity across other websites. Our cookie usage is strictly limited to what is necessary for providing a secure and functional service.

We categorize the cookies used on Privnotse.com into four types: Necessary, Functional, Analytics, and Marketing. Necessary cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering your preferences. Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website in aggregate. Marketing cookies — which we do not currently use — would be related to advertising and tracking. Below, you will find detailed descriptions of each cookie type, including specific examples and their purposes. We are committed to transparency about every cookie that may be placed on your device when you use our service.

You have full control over the cookies stored on your device. Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, accept all cookies, or be notified when a cookie is being set so you can decide whether to accept it on a case-by-case basis. You can also delete cookies that have already been stored on your device. To manage cookies in popular browsers, visit the help or settings section of your browser: Chrome (Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies), Firefox (Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies), Safari (Preferences > Privacy > Cookies), Edge (Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions). Please note that blocking necessary cookies may affect the functionality of our website. If you choose to block all cookies, some features of Privnotse.com may not work as intended. You can also manage your cookie preferences through the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our website. You can update your preferences at any time by clearing your cookies and revisiting the site.

Privnotse.com minimizes the use of third-party cookies consistent with our privacy-first approach. We do not use third-party advertising cookies, social media tracking cookies, or cross-site tracking technologies. If we use any third-party services that may set cookies (such as a content delivery network or anonymous analytics provider), we ensure that these services are contractually bound to respect user privacy and do not use the data collected for their own purposes. Any third-party cookies that may be present on our site are strictly limited to those necessary for security and performance. We regularly audit our website to identify and remove any unnecessary third-party cookies. If you have concerns about specific cookies on our site, please contact us at info@privnotsecom.com and we will provide detailed information about the cookie in question.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we update this policy, we will revise the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies. If we make material changes to our cookie practices — such as introducing new types of cookies or using cookies for new purposes — we will provide prominent notice on our website before the changes take effect. Your continued use of Privnotse.com after changes to this Cookie Policy constitutes your acceptance of the updated practices. For any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us at info@privnotsecom.com or write to us at 42 Privacy Lane, Zurich, 8001, Switzerland.