Cookies Declaration

Date: 01.11.2024

1. Introduction and Who We Are

Our website uses cookies. Insofar as those cookies are not strictly necessary for the provision of online services, we will ask you to consent to our use of cookies when you first visit our website.

This cookies declaration aims to give you information on how Pocketbook International SA (sometimes may be referred to as either “Pocketbook”, “us,” “we,” or “our”) collects and uses cookies and other tracking technologies when you run this website (referred to together from this point forward as “Cookies,” unless otherwise stated). PocketBook International SA is based in Lugano, Switzerland.

Company’s details:

Pocketbook International SA

Crocicchio Cortogna, 6, 6900 Lugano, Switzerland

Reg.No: CHE-416.098.857

Tel/fax: +41 91 922 07 05

2. What are Cookies

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by online service providers in order to (for example) make their websites or services work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies that are required for the website to operate properly are allowed to be set without your permission. All other cookies need to be approved before they can be set in the browser.

We may use Cookies for a variety of purposes and to enhance your online experience, for example, by remembering your log-in status.

We use both session and persistent tracking technologies. Tracking technologies (e.g., Cookies) can either be persistent (i.e., they remain on your computer until you delete them) or temporary (i.e., they last only until you close your browser).

We also use first- and third-party Cookies. First-party Cookies are used and controlled by us to provide services for the Services. Third-party Cookies are controlled by third parties, mostly for advertising and analytics purposes.

Cookies may not contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal data that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from Cookies.

3. What Cookies Do We Use and How to Adjust Cookies

You have the choice whether to accept the use of Cookies, and we have explained how you can exercise your rights below.

Cookie Consent Management Tool: We use the CookieScript tool for this website to inform users about the use of cookies and other technologies and to obtain their consent, if necessary, to their use and to the processing of their personal data through these technologies, to manage and document. This is necessary in accordance with Article 6 Paragraph 1 Sentence 1 Letter c) GDPR in order to fulfill our legal obligation in accordance with Article 7 Paragraph 1 GDPR to be able to prove the consent of the users. CookieScript is an offer from the provider Objectis Ltd. (Laisves st. 60, LT-05120 Vilnius, Lithuania, Company registration number: 304037472). CookieScript stores information about the categories of cookies used within our online offering and whether users have given or withdrawn their consent to the use of the individual categories. The data is stored in a cookie (so-called opt-in cookie) in order to be able to assign the consent to a user or their device. The duration of storage of the consent is up to 13 months. Here, a pseudonymous user identifier is created and stored with the time of consent, information about the scope of the consent (e.g. which categories of cookies and/or service providers) as well as the browser, system, and device used.

Specific Cookies used: Users can find details about the Cookies used within our online offering, in particular information about the type and functionality of the Cookies, the storage period, and the respective provider, in the Cookie Consent Management Tool we use.

You can configure your browser to decline some or all non-strictly necessary Cookies, or to ask for your permission before accepting them. Please note that by deleting Cookies or disabling Cookies, you may be unable to access certain areas or features of our website. For more information on how to adjust or change your browser settings, visit www.aboutcookies.org or www.allaboutcookies.org.

We use the following cookies categories, for the following purposes:

(a) Performance

Performance cookies are used to see how visitors use the website, e.g. analytics cookies. Those cookies cannot be used to directly identify a certain visitor.

(b) Targeting

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store personal information directly, but they are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Cookies that are required for the website to operate properly (“Strictly Necessary Cookies”) are allowed to be set without your permission. All other Cookies need to be approved before they can be set in the browser.

4. What Cookies Are Stored by Service Providers

Our service providers use Cookies, and those Cookies may be stored on your computer when you visit our website.

We use Google Analytics on our website. Google Analytics gathers information about the use of our website by means of cookies. The information gathered is used to create reports about the use of our website. You can find out more about Google's use of information by visiting https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ and you can review Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. Cookies categories: Performance, Functionality.

We use a Meta pixel on our website. Using the pixel, Meta collects information about the users and use of our website. The information is used to personalize Meta advertisements and to analyze the use of our website. To find out more about the Meta pixel and about Meta's use of personal data generally, see the Meta cookie policy at https://www.facebook.com/policies/cookies/ and the Meta privacy policy at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy. The Meta cookie policy includes information about controlling Meta's use of cookies to show you advertisements. If you are a registered Facebook user, you can adjust how advertisements are targeted by following the instructions at https://www.facebook.com/help/568137493302217. Cookies categories: Targeting.

We use a YouTube pixel on our website. YouTube cookies are placed on your devices when you visit this website page where there is a YouTube video. This cookie is set by YouTube to keep track of user preferences for YouTube videos embedded in sites. You can learn about YouTube here https://about.youtube. YouTube is owned and operated by Google. You can find out more about Google's use of information by visiting https://www.google.com/policies/privacy/partners/ and you can review Google's privacy policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy. Cookies categories: Functionality.

5. How You Can Manage Cookies Settings

Most browsers allow you to refuse to accept cookies and to delete cookies. The methods for doing so vary from browser to browser, and from version to version. You can however obtain up-to-date information about blocking and deleting cookies via these links:

(a) https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647 (Chrome);

(b) https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enhanced-trac... (Firefox);

(d) https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/17442/win... (Internet Explorer);

(e) https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/manag... (Safari); and

(f) https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/4468242/m... (Edge).

Please be aware that blocking all Cookies will have a negative impact upon the usability of this website, and its certain functionalities may not be available for you.

6. How long will we store your cookies

Cookies will be expired according to the terms set forth in the Cookie Consent Management Tool.

7. How to contact us

If you have any further questions and/or comments, please contact us at help@pocketbook.ch.