Cookie Policy
Last updated: 04.03.2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
2. How We Use Cookies
Village uses cookies only for essential functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or third-party analytics cookies.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Essential Cookies
These are necessary for the app to work and cannot be switched off.
- Authentication & Security: Used by Supabase to keep you securely logged into your account.
- Session Management: Used to maintain your progress as you move through different pages of the app.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We do not use cookies for advertising. Our trusted partners may set essential cookies:
- Supabase: For secure login sessions.
- MailerLite: May set a cookie when you visit our app via a challenge email link to ensure your progress is correctly attributed to your account.
5. Cookie Duration
We use both session cookies and persistent cookies:
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period (typically 30 days) to remember your preferences
6. Managing Cookies
You can control and manage cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View and delete cookies
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block all cookies
- Clear cookies when you close your browser
Note: Disabling essential cookies may prevent the Service from functioning properly. You may not be able to log in or access certain features.
7. Browser-Specific Instructions
To manage cookies in your browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
- Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on this page and updating the "Last updated" date.
9. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: hello@expatvillage.ch