Cookie Policy.

Function and Use of Cookies to Enhance User Interaction

SATI employs cookies to enhance the efficiency, continuity, and overall quality of user interactions with its digital platforms. Cookies facilitate improved navigation by enabling the website to recognise returning users—either temporarily during a single browsing session (via session cookies) or over multiple visits (via persistent cookies).

These technologies serve a variety of legitimate functions, including but not limited to:

• Retaining user preferences and settings,
• Supporting seamless navigation across pages,
• Enhancing page load performance,
• And helping SATI understand the type of content or services users are seeking.

In the absence of cookies, the website is unable to retain stateful information, meaning users may be treated as new visitors with each page transition—thereby limiting functionality such as session continuity or login persistence.

Where permitted and in accordance with applicable data protection legislation, SATI may also utilise cookies for the purpose of delivering targeted advertising or marketing communications based on users' geographic location and browsing behaviour. This enables the presentation of content that is relevant and tailored, while minimising exposure to information deemed unnecessary or irrelevant.

Cookies deployed on the SATI website may originate from SATI directly (first-party cookies) or from third-party providers whose services or content are integrated within our web pages (third-party cookies).

Technical Composition and Function of Browser Cookies

A cookie is a small, plain-text data file stored on your computer or mobile device by the server of the website you are visiting. Only the originating server is technically capable of accessing or reading the contents of that specific cookie.

Each cookie is uniquely associated with your individual web browser and typically contains non-personally identifiable information, such as a randomly generated identifier, alphanumeric characters, and metadata. This enables the website to recognise your browser upon return visits and retain certain elements of your previous interactions—such as user preferences, session history, and visited pages—thereby enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Categories of Cookies Used on SATI's Website

SATI's website employs various types of cookies, each serving a distinct technical and functional purpose. The following outlines the principal categories of cookies in use:

First party cookies

First-party cookies are installed directly by the SATI website you are visiting. These cookies are accessible solely by SATI and are used to enhance user experience by recognising returning users, retaining preferences, and supporting essential website functionality.

Third party cookies

Third-party cookies are set by external organisations not under the operational control of SATI. These may include, for example, cookies placed by analytics providers such as Google Analytics, or content platforms such as YouTube or Flickr, whose embedded media may be displayed on our site.

Additionally, when utilising social sharing features (e.g., share buttons), the platform through which content is shared (such as LinkedIn, X, or Facebook) may set its own cookies.

SATI does not control the generation or management of such cookies and assumes no responsibility for their behaviour. Users are encouraged to consult the respective privacy or cookie policies of those third-party providers for further information.

Session cookies

Session cookies are stored temporarily on the user's device for the duration of an active browsing session. These cookies are automatically deleted upon closure of the browser and are primarily used to maintain session continuity and navigation efficiency.

Persistent cookies

Persistent cookies remain stored on a user's device for a predefined duration, which may extend beyond a single browsing session (commonly one year or more). These cookies are typically used to retain user preferences or login credentials, allowing SATI's website to recognise the user during subsequent visits and offer a more consistent user experience.

Flash cookies

Certain functionalities, such as multimedia content (e.g., videos or interactive applications), may be delivered via Adobe Flash Player, which utilises a distinct form of cookie known as a Flash Cookie or Local Shared Object (LSO).

Unlike standard browser cookies, Flash Cookies are not manageable through regular browser settings. All data for a given domain is stored within a single cookie structure, which restricts users from controlling the type of data stored. While some modern browsers are working toward better integration, current control of Flash Cookies must be performed directly via the Adobe Flash Player settings panel, accessible at www.adobe.com.

Users should be aware that restricting the use of Flash Cookies may impair the functionality of certain website features—such as interactive tools, embedded media, or user interface components.

Legal Basis for Informing Users About the Use of Cookies

In accordance with applicable data protection and electronic communications legislation, including the relevant provisions of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the Swiss Telecommunications Act (TCA), SATI is required to inform users of the use of tracking technologies such as cookies on its digital platforms.

Users must be made aware of which cookies are placed or accessed on their terminal devices, the purposes of such use, and the entities involved. Where legally required, user consent must be obtained prior to the placement of non-essential cookies.

By continuing to browse and use SATI's website, you acknowledge and, where applicable, provide your consent to the use of cookies in accordance with SATI's Cookie Policy and this Statement of Legal Terms.

Managing and Deleting Browser Cookies

If you have previously accepted the use of cookies on SATI's website, you may withdraw or adjust your consent at any time by modifying the settings in your web browser.

All modern browsers allow users to review, block, or delete cookies through their configuration menus. Please refer to the documentation provided by your browser manufacturer for detailed instructions on how to manage cookie preferences.

Please note that disabling certain cookies may impair website functionality or limit access to specific services.

Managing, Restricting, or Blocking Browser Cookies

While the use of cookies is generally regarded as harmless and serves legitimate purposes—such as improving website functionality or delivering content tailored to user preferences—some users may find it undesirable for websites, particularly third parties, to store or access information on their devices.

For this reason, most modern web browsers allow users to restrict, block, or delete cookies as they see fit. You have the ability to:

• Disable all or specific categories of cookies,
• Configure your browser to notify you before a cookie is set,
• Refuse the use of cookies entirely,
• Or delete cookies already stored on your device.

Please be advised that disabling or removing certain cookies may adversely affect the functionality and performance of this website, and may limit access to specific features or services.

Instructions on how to manage cookie settings can generally be found within your browser's Help or Settings menu. For further, browser-specific guidance, you may also consult external resources.

Further Information and Contact Details

For comprehensive legal terms governing the use of this website, including information regarding cookies, please refer to our Statement of Legal Terms and Cookie Usage Framework.

To learn more about how SATI collects, processes, and protects your personal data, please consult our General Data Privacy Statement.

Should you have any questions or require additional information concerning SATI's use of cookies or data protection practices, you are invited to contact us at: privacy@sati.ch.