Cookie Policy

Article 1 – Purpose of this Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Pugin Hybrid Nutrition Sàrl ("PHN") uses cookies and similar technologies on its websites www.phnutrition.ch and www.phnb4t.ch, in compliance with Swiss data protection law (FADP) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Article 2 – Definition of Cookies

Cookies are small text files stored on a user's device when visiting a website. They allow the website to recognize the device and improve the user's browsing experience.

Article 3 – Types of Cookies Used

PHN may use the following categories of cookies:

1. Essential cookies – Necessary for the proper functioning of the site (shopping cart, login session, language preferences). These cannot be disabled.
2. Analytics cookies – Collect anonymous information on site usage (e.g., pages visited, time spent) to improve performance. Typically managed via Google Analytics or similar services.
3. Marketing cookies – Enable personalized advertising and campaign tracking (e.g., Facebook Pixel, Instagram Ads), subject to user consent.
4. Functional cookies – Allow the site to remember user preferences (e.g., saved login, selected language).

Article 4 – Legal Basis

• Essential cookies are necessary for the performance of the website and do not require consent.
• Analytics, marketing, and functional cookies are used only with the user's explicit consent.

Article 5 – Duration of Storage

• Session cookies are deleted when the browser is closed.
• Persistent cookies remain on the device for a maximum of 12–24 months, unless deleted by the user earlier.

Article 6 – Third-Party Cookies

Certain cookies may be placed by third-party services integrated into the website, such as payment providers, analytics tools, or social media platforms. PHN has no control over these cookies but ensures that partners comply with applicable data protection standards.

Article 7 – Cookie Consent

When accessing the website for the first time, users are presented with a cookie banner allowing them to:

• Accept all cookies,
• Refuse non-essential cookies,
• Customize their preferences.

Consent can be withdrawn at any time through browser settings or the cookie management tool.

Article 8 – Managing Cookies

Users may configure their browsers to accept, refuse, or delete cookies at any time. However, disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

Article 9 – Amendments

PHN reserves the right to update this Cookie Policy. The revised version will be published on the website with its effective date.

Article 10 – Contact