Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15 January 2026

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

CipherDoctor AG uses cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyse website performance, and deliver personalised content and advertisements. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following categories of cookies on our website:

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website and cannot be disabled. They enable basic functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Without these cookies, our website would not function properly. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

2. Analytics Cookies

We use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us analyse website traffic, measure performance, and improve our services. The information collected is aggregated and anonymous. We primarily use Google Analytics for this purpose, which helps us understand user behaviour and improve our website experience.

3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation on our website. They remember your preferences (such as language selection, cookie consent choices, and form data) to provide a more personalised experience. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

4. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites and deliver relevant advertisements. We use these cookies in conjunction with Google Ads to show you personalised advertisements on other websites based on your interests and previous interactions with our site. These cookies also help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns.

Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie preferences 1 year Necessary
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
_gcl_aw Google Ads - conversion attribution 90 days Marketing
IDE Google DoubleClick - ad targeting 1 year Marketing

Third-Party Cookies

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyse website usage and improve our services. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about how you use our website, including your IP address, browser type, referring pages, and pages visited. This information helps us understand user behaviour and improve our website experience.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. Google Ads cookies allow us to show you relevant advertisements on other websites and measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. These cookies may track your interactions with our website to deliver personalised advertisements.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display custom fonts on our website. Google Fonts may set cookies to optimise font loading and delivery. These are typically functional cookies that improve website performance.

Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences when using Google services. When you adjust your cookie preferences through our consent banner, these settings are communicated to Google Analytics and Google Ads, ensuring that data collection and advertising behaviour aligns with your choices.

How to Control Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customise your cookie preferences by category

Browser Settings

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all cookies (though this may affect website functionality)
  • Delete cookies when you close your browser

Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies using these links:

Cookie Retention

Different cookies have different retention periods. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. The retention period for each cookie is specified in the cookie table above.

Changes to Our Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or applicable laws. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our website and updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Information

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and should be read in conjunction with our Terms of Service. By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy.