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Cookie Policy

Swiss–Iraqi Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Cookie Policy

Address:  c/o Hassan Al Adhadh, Allée des Nénuphars 5
Postcode / City: 1219 Châtelaine
Legal form: Association
Registered office: Vernier
Status: Active
IDE: CHE-454.538.461 – Opens in a new tab
CH-ID: CH-660-7222025-1
OFRC-ID: 1717155

1. Scope
This cookie policy explains how the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Switzerland-Iraq (CCI CH-IRQ) uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. It describes the types of cookies used, their purposes, and your rights and choices regarding their use, in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Data Protection Act (nLPD).

2. What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. It allows the site to remember certain information about your visit to enhance user experience, analyse site usage, or provide specific functionalities. Cookies can be persistent (stored on your device for a set period) or session-based (deleted when you close your browser).

3. Types of cookies used

3.1 Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They allow you to navigate the site and access secure features, manage user sessions, and enable authentication. These cookies do not require your consent but can be blocked through your browser settings, which may limit certain functionalities.

3.2 Performance and analytics cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use the site, such as pages visited, time spent, or errors encountered. The purpose is to improve website content, usability, and security. The legal basis is legitimate interest (GDPR, Art. 6(1)(f)) and compliance with nLPD. An example is Matomo Analytics, used for anonymous traffic analysis.

3.3 Functionality cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember your preferences, such as language or display settings, and provide enhanced features. The purpose is to improve user experience. The legal basis is either consent or legitimate interest depending on context.

3.4 Advertising and tracking cookies
These cookies may be used to deliver targeted advertisements or measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. The purpose is to provide relevant content and analyse marketing performance. The legal basis is the user’s explicit consent.

4. Consent and management
On your first visit, a cookie banner will appear to inform you and obtain your consent for the use of non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, advanced functionalities). You can at any time:

  • Accept or refuse specific types of cookies via the banner settings
  • Modify your preferences using your browser settings to block or delete cookies

5. Retention period
Cookies may have different retention periods:

  • Session cookies: deleted when the browser is closed
  • Persistent cookies: stored for the duration specified in the cookie description or until consent is withdrawn

6. Sharing and third parties
Some cookies may be set by third parties (analytics providers or advertising partners). These third parties are responsible for processing their own data according to their privacy policies. CCI CH-IRQ does not sell or rent your personal data to third parties.

7. Your rights
You have the following rights regarding cookies and associated data:

  • Withdraw your consent at any time
  • Access the data collected via cookies
  • Request deletion of your personal data
  • Object to processing based on legitimate interest or direct marketing

To exercise your rights or ask questions regarding this policy, please contact: Chamber of Commerce and Industry Switzerland-Iraq (CCI CH-IRQ), Data Protection Officer, Allée des Nénuphars 5, 1219 Châtelaine, Switzerland, email: info@cciswissiraqi.com. You may also lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority if you believe your rights have been violated.

8. Policy updates
This policy may be updated at any time without prior notice. The most recent version published on the website prevails and replaces all previous versions. We recommend reviewing this policy regularly to stay informed of any changes.