Cookie Policy
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. These files contain information that allows a website to recognize your device and store certain details about your visit.
Cookies help websites function properly by storing user preferences, authentication sessions, and browser settings. They also enable websites to better understand how visitors interact with pages and services.
Cookies generally do not contain information that directly identifies a person. However, they may be linked to information stored by a website about a user, such as account settings or preferences.
Cookies are widely used on the internet and play an essential role in ensuring that modern websites operate efficiently and securely.
Why Does Brentonvale Trust Use Cookies?
Brentonvale Trust uses cookies to ensure that the website functions properly and to improve the overall user experience.
Cookies help us to:
- ensure the proper functioning of essential website features
- maintain secure login sessions for registered users
- store user preferences such as language and region
- analyze how visitors interact with our website
- improve website performance and usability
- detect suspicious activity and strengthen security measures
By processing aggregated and generally non-personally identifiable information about website usage, cookies allow us to better understand how our services are used and identify areas for improvement.
What Types of Cookies Are Used on Our Website?
Our website may use different categories of cookies depending on their purpose and functionality.
Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are required for the basic operation of the website. Without these cookies, certain features and services cannot function properly.
These cookies enable key functions such as:
- secure login
- session management
- navigation between pages
As these cookies are necessary for the operation of the website, they generally cannot be disabled through cookie settings.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies allow the website to store choices made by users and provide enhanced features.
These cookies may store information such as:
- language preferences
- regional settings
- user interface preferences
They help provide a more personalized user experience.
Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies collect information about how visitors use the website. This information helps us better understand user behavior and improve the performance of our services.
These cookies may collect information such as:
- which pages are visited most frequently
- how long users stay on specific pages
- which links are clicked
- how users navigate through the website
The data collected through analytics cookies is generally processed in an aggregated and anonymized manner.
Security Cookies
Security cookies help protect the website and user accounts from unauthorized access and malicious activities.
They may, for example, help to:
- detect unusual login attempts
- prevent fraudulent activities
- support the platform’s security mechanisms
These cookies play an important role in protecting user data and maintaining the integrity of our services.
How Long Are Cookies Stored?
Depending on their purpose, cookies may be stored on your device for different periods of time.
Session cookies are temporary and remain active only during your browser session. They are usually deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies are stored on your device for a defined period or until you delete them manually. These cookies allow the website to remember your settings for future visits.
The exact storage duration depends on the specific cookie and its purpose.
What Are Third-Party Cookies?
Some cookies used on our website may be set by third-party providers. These providers support certain functions such as analytics, website performance monitoring, or security-related services.
Third-party cookies may be used, for example, to:
- analyze website traffic and usage patterns
- measure website performance
- detect technical issues
- improve the reliability of services
Brentonvale Trust has no direct control over cookies set by third parties. Users are advised to review the respective privacy policies of these providers for more information.
How Can Users Manage or Disable Cookies?
Users can control how cookies are used by adjusting their browser settings accordingly.
Most web browsers allow you to:
- view stored cookies
- delete existing cookies
- block cookies from specific websites
- block all cookies
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website and limit access to specific features.
Information on how to manage cookies can usually be found in your browser’s help section.
Legal Basis for the Use of Cookies
Where applicable, cookies are used in compliance with relevant data protection regulations, in particular:
- the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP)
Essential cookies are generally used on the basis of legitimate interests to ensure the proper functioning and security of the website.
Other types of cookies may be used based on user consent, which can be managed through cookie settings or browser preferences.
Updates to This Cookie Policy
Brentonvale Trust may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements, technological developments, or adjustments to our services.
All updates will be published on this page.
Users are encouraged to review this policy regularly to stay informed about how cookies are used on the platform.
Contact
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on the Brentonvale Trust website, please contact our support team using the contact options available on the website.