Cookie Settings

Cookie Policy

  • Introduction

VULCAN ASSETS MANAGEMENT SA, route de Malagnou 38A, 1208 Geneva, (“VULCAN“, the “Company“, “USA” or “us“) uses cookies and other related technologies such as scripts (all technologies referred to as “Biscuits“) on its website http://www.vulcan-am.ch/_w/f/index.html (the “Website“).   

Through the use of Cookies, we collect, store, and process certain data (such as domain name, user settings (e.g. language preferences), authentication data, and login time, etc.) when a user visits the Website, primarily for the Website's proper functioning or for marketing and communication purposes.

This Cookie Policy (the “Cookie Policy“) aims to inform users and visitors of the Website (individually the “Customer” or “You“, collectively the “Users” or “You“) about how we use cookies and for which purposes.

  • What are cookies

Cookies are small text files found in browser directories, downloaded to any internet-using device – such as a computer, tablet, or mobile phone – when a user visits a website. They may contain information about the users, their preferences, and their device.

Cookies primarily aim to allow a website to function as expected. They enable users to navigate between pages efficiently, remember their preferences, and generally improve the browsing experience. Using a website without cookies may result in limitations.

Cookies that are essential for a website to function correctly (necessary cookies) can be set without the user's permission. Other cookies require consent before they can be placed in the browser. 

  • Types of cookies

There are different types of biscuits:

  • Session cookies 

Session cookies are cookies that are used to store information about users’ activities as they navigate from page to page within a specific website. They allow users to pick up where they left on the server pages, save their entries like language settings, etc. Session cookies are only stored temporarily. They are deleted when the user closes the browser.

  • Permanent cookies

Permanent cookies are cookies that enable the storage of users’ preferences and settings, so that these are available when users visit the website in question again. Permanent cookies are deleted after a specific period.

  • First-party cookies

First-party cookies are cookies that originate directly and solely from the website in question and match the domain name shown in the browser's address bar. 

  • Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are cookies that originate from a website whose domain name differs from that of the website being visited. 

  • Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies are either technical cookies or statistical cookies. They are essential for the functioning of the concerned website, which cannot operate properly without necessary cookies. Necessary cookies cannot be switched off and do not require the user’s consent. 

  • Functional cookies

Functional cookies are not essential for the operation of the website in question. However, they help to improve the browsing experience and provide certain functionalities.

  • Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies are cookies that enable the compilation of statistics on the number of users, such as where the users come from, the pages most frequently viewed, the duration of each visit, and whether the user has been to the specific website before, etc.

  • Advertising cookies

Advertising cookies are cookies used to profile users. They are generally placed by third-party companies with whom the website operator collaborates for its advertising campaigns. 

  • Social media cookies

Social media cookies are cookies that are used by social media when a user clicks on an interaction button (e.g. “Like”) on a website. 

  • Cookies used on the Website

VULCAN uses the following cookies on the website:

Necessary cookies

Necessary cookies are essential for the Website to function and cannot be disabled. You can configure your browser to block or alert you to these cookies, but doing so may mean that some parts of the Website do not work.

Analytics cookies

Analytics cookies enable the Company to count visits and traffic sources, allowing us to measure and improve the performance of the Website. Analytics cookies help us to identify which pages are the most/least popular and to see how Users interact with the Website. 

Functional cookies 

Functional cookies enable the Website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. 

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  • We use cookies for several reasons. Primarily, they help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferred language, login details, and shopping cart contents. This makes your browsing experience smoother and more personalised. Cookies also enable websites to track user behaviour, helping them to understand how visitors interact with their site. This data is used for analysis and to improve the website's functionality and content. Furthermore, cookies can be used for advertising purposes, allowing sites to show you more relevant ads based on your interests and browsing history.

The Company uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Performance

We use performance-related cookies to assess the use of the Website to improve its structure, content and functionalities. 

  • Session management

We use session management-related cookies to authenticate Users, the features used by them and the part(s) of the website that can be accessed by them.

  • Personalisation 

We use personalization-related cookies to remember information about Users in order to show relevant content to Users over time. 

  • Consent and revocation 

When the User visits the Website for the first time, a cookie banner will appear (the “Banner“The Banner will contain three possibilities, namely “Accept all Cookies”, “Refuse all Cookies” and “Cookies preferences”.

As soon as you have clicked on “Accept all Cookies” or “Cookies preferences” and then “Save preferences”, you consent to VULCAN using the categories of Cookies you accepted/selected. 

Alternatively, you can click on “Refuse all Cookies”, which will result in no Cookies (except necessary cookies) being applied. Please note that this might result in the Website no longer working properly.

You can withdraw your consent to the use of Cookies, except for essential cookies, at any time by clicking on “Cookie preferences”. Please note that this may result in the website no longer functioning correctly.

  • Enabling/disabling Cookies

You may furthermore delete installed Cookies at any time or change the cookie settings directly in your browser through its settings. Please note that this might result in the Website no longer working properly.

Cookies can be enabled or disabled using the following instructions, depending on your browser (please note that the Company is not responsible for the links below, which may change over time):

  • Microsoft Edge: https://www.microsoft.com/en-gb/edge/learning-centre/how-to-manage-and-clear-your-cache-and-cookies?form=MA13I2 
  • Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=en  
  • Apple Safari: https://www.apple.com/uk/support/mac-apps/safari/ 
  • Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences
  • Data Protection

Please refer to our Data Privacy Notice available at [insert link] or our Website Notice available at [insert link] for more information about data protection.

  • Amendments 

The Cookie Policy does not form part of any contract or contractual relation between you and VULCAN, and your consent to the Cookie Policy is not required. We may revise the Cookie Policy unilaterally at any time without prior notice. Any change will be posted on the Website. The current version of the Cookie Policy is available on the Website at https://vulcan-am.ch/cookies-settings/ shall apply. It is therefore recommended to consult the Cookie Policy regularly.