A cookie is a small file the website stores in your browser to remember information, such as what is in your basket or your choice of language. This policy explains which cookies we use and how to manage them, in line with article 45c of the Swiss Telecommunications Act (TCA), which requires information and the possibility to refuse, and, for visitors from the EU, the GDPR. We ask for your consent to statistics and marketing cookies through the cookie banner.
Types of cookies we use
- Necessary: essential for the shop to work (basket, your account session, security, your cookie choice). They do not require consent.
- Preferences: remember choices such as the language.
- Statistics: help us understand, in aggregate, how the site is used. Only active if you accept them.
- Marketing: would allow personalised advertising. Only active with your consent.
Managing your choice
When you arrive you can accept, reject or customise cookies. You can change your choice at any time with the “Cookie settings” link in the footer. You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings; if you block necessary cookies, some features (such as the basket) will stop working.
The list of cookies updates automatically according to the services active in the shop.
Cookies we use
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
vlm_cart | Necessary: keeps your basket. | 30 days |
vlm_customer | Necessary: keeps you signed in to your customer account. | 60 days |
vlm_consent | Necessary: remembers your cookie choice. | 6 months |
vlm_lang | Preferences: remembers your language. | 12 months |