HYPERLINKS, COOKIES AND INTERNET TAGS

Hyperlinks

The website https://thehamburgerfoundation.ch/ may contain hyperlinks to external websites.
These links are provided for informational purposes only and, where possible, with the authorisation of the relevant sites.

However, THE HAMBURGER FOUNDATION has no control over the content of such third-party websites and accepts no liability for their content, practices, or privacy policies.

Cookies

Definition

A “cookie” is a small text file stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit the website.

It enables the recognition of your device and the collection of certain information relating to your browsing activity, such as:

• browser type and operating system

• pages visited

• date and time of access

• approximate location

Cookies do not in any way damage your device.

Use of cookies

The website https://thehamburgerfoundation.ch/ uses cookies to:

• ensure proper functioning of the website

• improve user experience

• analyse traffic and browsing behaviour

• optimise content (menus, offers, restaurant pages, etc.)

Consent

In accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP 2023) and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):

• strictly necessary cookies are used automatically

• non-essential cookies (analytics, marketing, social media) require your prior consent

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner allows you to accept, refuse, or customise your preferences.

Managing cookies

You may at any time:

• modify your preferences via the cookie banner

• configure your browser to accept or refuse some or all cookies

Refusing cookies may result in a degraded user experience, including:

• limited access to certain features

• non-optimised display

• reduced browsing performance

THE HAMBURGER FOUNDATION shall not be held liable for any such consequences.

Third-party cookies

The website may integrate third-party services (e.g. social media or analytics tools).
With your consent, these services may place their own cookies, including:

• Instagram

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

• Google (analytics and web services)

These cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those providers.

Internet tags

The website https://thehamburgerfoundation.ch/ may use internet tags (also known as tags, tracking pixels, or invisible GIFs) via analytics tools.

These technologies allow us to:

• measure website traffic

• analyse visitor behaviour

• improve website performance (e.g. menu pages, ordering, reservations)

Certain data (such as IP addresses) may be transmitted to technical service providers, including outside Switzerland, in compliance with applicable legal requirements (GDPR and FADP).

Third-party providers

Specialised service providers may:

• collect anonymised data

• produce statistical reports

• provide performance analysis services

Such processing is governed by:

• strict contractual obligations

• appropriate data protection safeguards (e.g. Standard Contractual Clauses or adequacy decisions)

Withdrawal of consent

You may withdraw or modify your consent regarding cookies at any time by:

• adjusting the cookie banner settings

• changing your browser settings