Cookie Policy

 

Last updated: October 29, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how drchristopherfox.com ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website.

By using our website, you acknowledge that we can use the cookies described below in accordance with your preferences chosen via our cookie consent banner.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better browsing experience, and relay usage information to the site owners or third-party platforms.

  • First-party cookies: Cookies set directly by us (via Squarespace).

  • Third-party cookies: Cookies set by domains other than ours (e.g., Google or Mailchimp).

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your web browser.

  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them manually.

2. Which Frameworks Apply to Us?

Because our business is based in Switzerland and targets visitors globally, we design our tracking infrastructure to comply concurrently with:

  • The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)

  • The EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

  • The UK GDPR and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR)

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

We categorize the cookies on our website into three distinct types:

A. Strictly Necessary Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are essential for the technical operation, security, and accessibility of our website. Without these cookies, basic services like navigating between pages or securely submitting forms cannot be provided.

  • Legal Basis: Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR / Swiss FADP). Consent is not legally required for these.

  • Provider: Squarespace.

B. Performance and Analytical Cookies (Opt-In Required)

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymized.

  • Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / UK GDPR). These cookies are blocked by default and will only fire if you click "Accept" or turn them on in our banner.

  • Provider: Google Analytics (Google LLC).

C. Functionality and Marketing Cookies (Opt-In Required)

These cookies may be set through our site by our communication partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content or manage subscription states (such as confirming your newsletter signup status).

  • Legal Basis: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / UK GDPR).

  • Provider: Mailchimp (The Rocket Science Group LLC).

4. Detailed Breakdown of Cookies Used

Provider

Cookie Name / Type

Purpose

Retention Duration

Squarespace

Crumb, ss_cid, ss_cpvisit, ss_cvisit

Strictly Necessary. Prevents cross-site request forgery (CSRF) and identifies unique visitor sessions for basic site security and structural rendering.

Session to 2 years

Google Analytics

ga, gid, _gat

Analytics. Used to distinguish unique users, throttle request rates, and track anonymous page usage behavior.

Session up to 2 years

Mailchimp

AVESTA_ENVIRONMENT, mailchimp.landing_page

Functionality / Marketing. Used to track form submissions, prevent spam entries, and manage subscription statuses for newsletters.

Session to 1 year

5. How to Manage and Control Your Cookie Preferences

A. Via Our Web Cookie Banner

When you first visit our site, a cookie consent banner will appear.

  • If you are browsing from the EU or UK, analytical and marketing cookies will remain turned off unless you choose to accept them.

  • You can change your preferences or revoke your consent at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" tab at the bottom of our web pages.

B. Via Your Browser Settings

You can configure your internet browser to reject new cookies, delete existing cookies, or alert you when a website attempts to place a cookie on your device. Please note that blocking all cookies (including strictly necessary ones) may prevent parts of our website from functioning properly.

To manage cookies in your specific browser, visit the official support links:

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal and regulatory reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of tracking technologies.

7. Contact Us

If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or your data privacy rights, please contact us at:

  • Contact Person: Dr Christopher Fox

  • Website: drchristopherfox.com

  • Email: admin at drchristopherfox dot com

  • Address: Bern, 3007, Switzerland