1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our service.

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control them.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as:

• Security and authentication
• Session management
• Load balancing

Note: Essential cookies cannot be disabled as they are required for the platform to work.

2.2 Performance Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about:

• Pages visited and time spent
• Error messages encountered
• Website performance metrics

2.3 Functionality Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as:

• Remembering your preferences (language, location)
• Personalizing content recommendations
• Storing your search history

2.4 Marketing Cookies

These cookies track your browsing habits to deliver relevant advertisements:

• Targeted advertising based on your interests
• Measuring advertising campaign effectiveness
• Retargeting across platforms

3. Third-Party Cookies

We use services from trusted third parties who may set their own cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website traffic and user behavior analysis
• Payment Processors: Secure payment processing
• Social Media Platforms: Social sharing and integration
• Email Service Providers: Email campaign tracking

4. Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either:

• Session Cookies: Temporary cookies deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a set period (typically 1-12 months)

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Consent Manager

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can accept or customize your preferences. You can change these settings at any time through our cookie preference center.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to:

• View and delete cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies from specific websites
• Delete all cookies when closing your browser

Note: Blocking cookies may affect your experience on KulturTonight and prevent certain features from working properly.

5.3 Opt-Out Links

You can opt out of specific third-party cookies:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out
• Advertising: Visit Your Online Choices for Europe

6. Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for responding to these signals. We honor your cookie preferences as set in our cookie consent manager.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or regulations. The 'Last updated' date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. Significant changes will be communicated via email or website notification.

8. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies:

Email: privacy@kulturtonight.ch

Address: KulturTonight, Switzerland