Cookie Policy – GVA Watch Days
Last updated: May 2025
About this policy and GDPR/FADP compliance
This cookie policy provides transparent information on how the GVA Watch Days website
(www.gva-watch-days.com) uses cookies and similar technologies.
We comply with applicable data protection legislation, including the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP). This means your consent is collected in a freely given, informed,
specific and active way, where required.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file containing a small amount of data that is downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website.
- First-party cookies: Set directly by the domain of the website you visit (www.gva-watch-days.com).
- Third-party cookies: Placed by external services or partners via our website for analytics, media, or advertising purposes.
Cookies may be session-based (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until expiry or manual deletion).
Why do we use cookies?
- Ensure technical functionality (e.g., secure navigation, session retention).
- Enhance user experience (e.g., language preferences).
- Analyze website traffic and performance (e.g., most visited pages).
- Offer enriched third-party content (e.g., videos, social media), and where applicable, relevant marketing.
What types of cookies do we use?
- Technical cookies (strictly necessary): Essential for core functions. Example:
wordpress_test_cookie.Consent: Not required. Based on legitimate interest.
- Functional cookies (customization): Improve navigation and user preferences. Example:
pll_language.Consent: Required.
- Analytics cookies (performance): Collect anonymous usage data. Examples:
_ga,_gid.Consent: Required.
- Advertising cookies (marketing): Used for personalized ads (e.g.,
IDE).Consent: Required. Not currently in use.
- Social media & embedded content cookies: Enable interactions with third-party features. Examples:
YSC,VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE.Consent: Required.
Legal basis for data processing via cookies
- Essential cookies: Legitimate interest or contractual necessity.
- Other cookies: Explicit consent.
Consent management and preferences
Upon first visit, a Cookie Management Platform (CMP) banner appears. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Refuse all non-essential cookies
- Customize by category
Your choice is stored for 6 months and can be changed anytime via footer link or browser settings.
Summary table of cookies used
| Cookie Type | Cookie Name | Purpose | Retention | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technical (session) | wordpress_test_cookie | Tests if browser accepts cookies | Session | First-party |
| Technical (consent preference) | cookie_consent (or equivalent) | Stores your cookie consent choices | 6 months | First-party |
| Functional (language preference) | pll_language | Stores language selection | 1 year | First-party (Polylang plugin) |
| Functional (user session) | wordpress_logged_in_<hash> | Maintains session of logged-in user | Session / a few days | First-party |
| Analytics (Google) | _ga | Unique ID for Google Analytics | 2 years | Google (third-party) |
| Analytics (Google) | _gid | Session ID for Google Analytics | 24 hours | Google (third-party) |
| Analytics (Google) | _gat | Limits request rate | 1 minute | Google (third-party) |
| Social media (Facebook) | datr | Facebook security and tracking | ~2 years | Facebook (third-party) |
| Social media (Facebook) | sb | Stores browser info for Facebook personalization | ~2 years | Facebook (third-party) |
| Embedded media (YouTube) | YSC | Tracks video statistics | Session | YouTube (third-party) |
| Embedded media (YouTube) | VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Determines video playback settings | ~6 months | YouTube (third-party) |
| Advertising (Google/DoubleClick, optional) | IDE | Measures ad effectiveness and displays targeted ads | 13 months | DoubleClick (third-party) |
| Advertising (Facebook, optional) | fr | Used for retargeting and personalized Facebook ads | 3 months | Facebook (third-party) |
Your rights and contact
Under the GDPR and FADP, you have rights regarding your personal data (access, rectification, objection, etc.).
You may withdraw cookie consent at any time. Contact us at contact@gva-watch-days.com.
We may update this Cookie Policy occasionally to reflect legal or technical changes. The latest version will always be published here.
Major changes may prompt a new consent banner. Your privacy is our priority – thank you for your trust and enjoy browsing GVA Watch Days!
