Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 7, 2026. Applies to citizens and legal permanent residents of the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, enhance the user experience, and provide information to the website owners. Some cookies are deleted after you close your browser (session cookies), while others remain on your device for a set period (persistent cookies).
2. How We Use Cookies
As a small business selling watch parts and accessories, we use cookies to ensure our Website functions correctly, understand how customers find us, and improve your shopping experience. We use the following categories of cookies:
A. Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. They also allow you to navigate the site and use features like adding items to your cart and logging into your account.
Examples: Session cookies, security tokens, cart data cookies.
Consent: These cookies do not require your prior consent, as they are necessary to provide the service you request.
B. Performance and Analytics Cookies
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 these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.
Examples: Google Analytics.
Consent: We only place these cookies with your prior consent.
C. Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences (like currency or language) or past searches for watch parts.
Examples: Remembering your username or your preferred watch brand filter.
Consent: We only place these cookies with your prior consent.
D. Targeting / Advertising Cookies
We may use cookies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant advertisements on other sites. They work by uniquely identifying your browser and device. They do not directly store personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser.
Consent: We only place these cookies with your explicit prior consent.
3. Third-Party Cookies
In addition to our own cookies (first-party cookies), we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of the Website and deliver advertisements on and off the Website. These third-party providers have their own privacy policies and cookies policies. We currently use:
- Google Analytics: To analyze website traffic.
- Payment Processors: (e.g., PayPal, Stripe) To process transactions securely.
- Social Media Platforms: (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) If you share our content or visit our pages.
4. How to Manage and Control Cookies
You have the right to accept or reject cookies.
A. Cookie Consent Banner
When you first visit chronoshop.ch, you will see a pop-up banner. You can Accept All (consent to all categories of cookies) or Reject/Preferences (reject non-essential cookies or customize your settings).
B. Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view what cookies are stored on your device, block cookies by default, and delete all cookies when you close your browser.
Please Note: If you disable certain cookies, parts of our Website (like the shopping cart or checkout) may not function correctly.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our business operations. We encourage you to review this page periodically for the latest information.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Email: [email protected]
ChronoShop by Dorel Constantin
Chemin de la Biole 8, 1860 Aigle, Switzerland