Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. They serve various purposes including maintaining session information, remembering preferences, and improving user experience. Different types of cookies have different functions and retention periods.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Used)

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

• Session management and user authentication
• Security features and protection against fraud
• Navigation functionality
• Form submission and data processing

Cookie Name: cookieConsent
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preference
Expiration: 365 days

Non-Essential Cookies (Not Used Without Consent)

We do NOT automatically deploy:

• Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, similar tracking)
• Marketing or advertising cookies
• Behavioral tracking cookies
• Third-party cookies for profiling
• Personalization cookies beyond session management

3. Cookie Consent Management

When you visit SummitJointCare, you will see a cookie banner informing you about our cookie usage. The banner states: "Only essential cookies required for basic site functionality are used."

By accepting cookies through our banner, you consent to the use of essential cookies only. No analytics or tracking cookies are deployed even after acceptance of the banner. All cookies used remain functional and essential in nature.

4. GDPR and Consent Mode v2 Compliance

SummitJointCare implements Google Consent Mode v2 in accordance with GDPR requirements. This ensures:

• Clear distinction between essential and non-essential cookies
• Explicit user control over cookie preferences
• No analytics tracking without consent
• Transparent communication about data collection
• Easy opt-out and cookie management

5. Your Cookie Choices

You have full control over cookies on your device:

Accept Cookies

Click "Accept" on our cookie banner to acknowledge our essential cookie usage. This does not enable any non-essential cookies—only necessary functional cookies are used.

Manage Cookie Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through settings. You can:

• Delete all cookies from your device
• Block all cookies or specific types of cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are set
• Clear cookies automatically when you close your browser

Third-Party Cookie Management

For more information about online cookie practices and opt-out options, visit:

• Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org
• Digital Advertising Alliance: www.aboutads.info
• European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance: www.youronlinechoices.eu

6. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable essential cookies, some website functionality may not work properly, including:

• Session management and form submissions
• Security features
• Page navigation

However, disabling cookies will not prevent you from accessing our informational content.

7. Third-Party Links

This website may contain links to external websites operated by third parties. We are not responsible for the cookie practices of external websites. We recommend reviewing third-party cookie policies before visiting linked sites.

8. Data Protection

Cookie data is protected in accordance with our Privacy Policy and GDPR regulations. Cookie information is not shared with third parties for marketing or profiling purposes.

9. International Cookie Standards

SummitJointCare maintains cookie practices compliant with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - European Union
• Austrian Data Protection Act
• ePrivacy Directive
• International cookie standards and best practices

10. Updates to Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in our practices or applicable regulations. Significant changes will be communicated through our website or email notification.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about our cookie practices or need to manage your cookie preferences:

SummitJointCare
Alpenblick 5
6450 Sölden, Tirol
Austria
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +43 5254 876 5432