Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG Zurich, Switzerland Last updated: 24 February 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function, to improve user experience, and to provide information to website operators and third-party services. Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (remaining on your device for a set period).
We also use similar technologies including web beacons, pixels, and local storage in connection with advertising and analytics.
How We Use Cookies
ZUG FINANCE uses cookies in four categories: Essential, Analytics, Marketing, and Functional. You can manage your preferences for non-essential cookies at any time through our cookie consent tool, accessible via the cookie settings link in the site footer.
Category 1: Essential Cookies
Essential cookies are necessary for this website to function. They cannot be disabled. They do not store personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security: proves browser challenge passed | 30 minutes – 24 hours |
__cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management | 30 minutes |
| Cookie consent preference | ZUG FINANCE | Stores your cookie consent choices | 12 months |
Category 2: Analytics Cookies
Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with ZUG FINANCE. The data is aggregated and anonymised. IP addresses are anonymised before storage. We use Google Analytics 4 for this purpose.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
_ga_[ID] | Google Analytics | Stores session state | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users (session-level) | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
IP Anonymisation: We have enabled IP anonymisation in Google Analytics. Your IP address is truncated before it is stored and is never retained in full.
To opt out of Google Analytics: install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
Category 3: Marketing and Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are used to deliver relevant advertising and to measure advertising performance. ZUG FINANCE uses Google Ad Manager (including DoubleClick) to serve advertising.
These cookies may track your browsing across multiple websites to build a profile of your interests.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
IDE | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for targeting and measuring ad effectiveness | 13 months |
NID | Ad personalisation | 6 months | |
DSID | Google (DoubleClick) | Identifies a signed-in Google user for ad delivery | 2 weeks |
__gads | Google Ad Manager | Ad frequency and click fraud prevention | 13 months |
__gpi | Google Ad Manager | Ad personalisation | 13 months |
You can manage your Google advertising preferences at: https://adssettings.google.com
You can opt out of interest-based advertising from participating companies via the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance (EDAA) at www.youronlinechoices.eu or the Network Advertising Initiative at www.networkadvertising.org/choices/.
Category 4: Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
At present, ZUG FINANCE does not use functional cookies beyond those listed in other categories. This section will be updated if functional cookies are introduced.
Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Cookie consent tool: Use the cookie settings link in the footer of this site to view and update your cookie preferences at any time.
Browser settings: Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Note that blocking all cookies may impair the functionality of some websites. See your browser’s help documentation for instructions:
Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on ZUG FINANCE are set by third parties (Google, Cloudflare). We do not control the setting of third-party cookies and recommend you check the relevant third-party privacy policies:
- Google Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Cloudflare Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be reflected by the “Last updated” date at the top of this page.
Contact
For questions about our use of cookies: [email protected]
The Vanderbilt Portfolio AG, Zurich, Switzerland