1. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on the user's device (computer, tablet,
smartphone) when visiting a website. It is stored by the web browser and enables
the website to recognize the user on subsequent visits.
In addition to cookies in the strict sense, similar technologies may be used for comparable purposes:
browser local storage (localStorage, sessionStorage),
tracking pixels (web beacons) or session identifiers. When reference is made
to "cookies" in this policy, these similar technologies are also covered.
Cookies do not contain executable programs and cannot damage your device.
2. Types of cookies used
LAUSADENT uses the following categories of cookies on its website:
2.1 Technical (strictly necessary) cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They ensure
basic functionalities such as page navigation, access to secure areas,
storage of session preferences and correct display of content.
Examples:
- Session cookie (identification of the browsing session)
- Language preference cookie (storage of the selected language)
- Cookie banner cookie (storage of the user's choice regarding cookies)
- Maintenance cookie (state of the maintenance banner)
Duration: Session (deleted when the browser is closed) or up to 12 months
for persistent preferences.
Legal basis: Legitimate interest in the functioning of the website. These cookies do not require
prior consent, as they are strictly necessary for the provision of the service
expressly requested by the user.
2.2 Functional cookies
These cookies improve the browsing experience by storing the user's choices and preferences
beyond basic functionalities, such as:
- Display preferences (font size, contrast)
- Pre-filled forms (professional contact data)
- Navigation status (last page visited, position in a catalogue)
Duration: Up to 12 months.
Legal basis: User consent.
These cookies are enabled only after explicit acceptance via the cookie banner.
2.3 Statistical (analytics) cookies
These cookies collect anonymous or pseudonymised information on how visitors
use the website. They enable LAUSADENT to understand how the website is used in order
to improve its content, structure and performance.
Data collected:
- Number of visitors and pages viewed
- Average visit duration
- Traffic sources (search engine, direct link, referring site)
- Type of device and browser used
- Approximate geographic area (country/region)
Duration: Up to 24 months.
Legal basis: User consent.
These cookies are enabled only after explicit acceptance via the cookie banner (see Article 5).
2.4 Marketing cookies (if any)
As of today, LAUSADENT does not use cookies for targeted advertising or profiling
for marketing purposes. If such cookies were to be implemented in the future, this policy
would be updated accordingly and users would be informed.
3. Third-party cookies
The website may integrate services provided by third parties that may set
their own cookies on the user's device. LAUSADENT has no control
over cookies set by these third parties.
Third-party services likely to set cookies include:
3.1 Google Fonts
The website uses the Google Fonts service to load the "Oxanium" typeface.
When the font is loaded, a connection is established with Google LLC's servers,
which may result in the user's IP address being transmitted to Google.
Provider: Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA
Privacy policy: policies.google.com/privacy
3.2 Web analytics tool (if applicable)
If LAUSADENT uses a web analytics tool (for example Google Analytics, Matomo or equivalent),
it may set statistical cookies. In such a case:
- IP addresses are anonymised or pseudonymised
- Data is used exclusively for statistical purposes
- No personal profiles are created
LAUSADENT undertakes not to disclose data collected via these cookies to third parties
for commercial purposes.
3.3 Host
The website is hosted by Infomaniak Network SA (Switzerland). The host may record
technical data (IP address, date and time of access, pages viewed) in its server logs
for security and maintenance purposes.
Provider: Infomaniak Network SA, Rue Eugène-Marziano 25, 1227 Les Acacias (GE), Switzerland
Privacy policy: infomaniak.com
4. Cookie retention periods
Cookie retention periods vary according to their category and purpose:
| Category |
Maximum duration |
| Session cookies |
Browser session (until the browser is closed) |
| Persistent technical cookies |
12 months |
| Functional cookies |
12 months |
| Statistical cookies |
24 months |
| Marketing cookies |
Not currently used |
When cookies reach the end of their validity period, they are automatically deleted.
Users may delete cookies manually at any time via their
browser settings (see Article 5).
5. Managing and configuring cookies
5.1 Cookie banner
When visiting the website for the first time, a cookie information banner is displayed.
This banner informs users that cookies are used and, where applicable,
enables them to express their preferences regarding non-strictly necessary cookies.
The user's choice is stored for 12 months. After this period,
the banner will be displayed again.
5.2 Browser settings
Regardless of the cookie banner, users may configure their browser at any time
to accept, refuse or delete cookies. The procedure varies depending on the browser used:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage website data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data
Warning: Disabling certain cookies, in particular technical
cookies, may affect the functioning of the website and limit access to certain features.
5.3 Specific opt-out tools
For cookies set by third-party analytics services, users may also
use the opt-out tools provided by these providers:
6. Users' rights
In accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / LPD, RS 235.1),
users have the following rights in relation to data collected via cookies:
- Right of access (Art. 25 FADP / LPD): You may ask LAUSADENT to indicate
whether personal data concerning you is being processed and obtain a copy of such data.
- Right to rectification (Art. 32 para. 1 FADP / LPD): You may request the correction
of inaccurate personal data concerning you.
- Right to erasure (Art. 32 para. 2 let. c FADP / LPD): You may request the deletion
of your personal data where its processing is no longer justified.
- Right to object: You may object to the processing of your data
for statistical or analytical purposes by disabling the relevant cookies
(see Article 5).
- Right to lodge a complaint: In the event of a breach of your rights, you may
lodge a complaint with the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
(FDPIC / PFPDT), Feldeggweg 1, 3003 Bern, Switzerland —
www.edoeb.admin.ch.
To exercise your rights, you may send a written request to LAUSADENT
at the address indicated in Article 9 of this policy.
7. Data transfers abroad
Certain third-party cookies (in particular Google Fonts) may result in data being transferred
to servers located outside Switzerland, including in the United States.
In accordance with Art. 16 FADP / LPD, LAUSADENT ensures that any transfer of data
abroad benefits from an adequate level of protection, either through an adequacy decision
of the Federal Council or through appropriate contractual safeguards
(standard contractual clauses).
8. Privacy policy
This cookie policy supplements LAUSADENT's
Privacy policy,
which describes in detail the processing of personal data in the context
of use of the website and the business relationship.
In the event of any inconsistency between this cookie policy and the privacy policy
on a specific issue relating to personal data, the privacy policy shall prevail.
9. Changes and contact
LAUSADENT reserves the right to amend this cookie policy at any time,
in particular to take account of changes in technologies, integrated third-party services
or the applicable legal framework. Amendments take effect as soon as they are published
on the website. Users are encouraged to consult this page regularly.
For any questions relating to cookies or this policy, you can contact LAUSADENT:
LAUSADENT
Chemin des Sauges 26
1018 Lausanne, Switzerland
E-mail: ardian.maksuti@lausadent.ch
Telephone: +41 79 513 97 01
Last update: February 2026
LAUSADENT — Chemin des Sauges 26, 1018 Lausanne, Switzerland
