COOKIES POLICY
INTRODUCTION
https://www.alessandromassa.ch uses cookies and similar technologies to ensure its proper functioning, enhance the user experience, and analyse website usage.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, what types of cookies are used on this website, for what purpose, and how you can manage or disable them according to your preferences.
This Cookies Policy was last updated in October 2025.
WHAT ARE COOKIES ?
As is common practice with almost all professional websites, this website uses cookies.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the user’s device (computer, phone, tablet) when visiting a website. They allow the website to remember certain user actions or preferences (such as language, login, or visited pages) to improve navigation and make the website easier to use. Included under this term are also tracking scripts.
Some cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website, while others are used for statistical purposes or to enhance the service.
What Types of Cookies Are Used by the Website?
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These are essential for the technical operation of the website and enable navigation and use of basic functions. Without them, certain services could not be provided properly.
These cookies do not require user consent.
Examples:
- Session cookies (temporary user identification)
- Language preference cookies
- Technical WordPress cookies required for site functionality.
Functionality or Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember user choices, such as browsing language or region, enhancing the personalized experience. They are activated only with the user’s consent.
Analytical or Performance Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember user choices, such as browsing language or region, enhancing the personalized experience. They are activated only with the user’s consent.
Google may store this information on servers outside Switzerland. Users can opt out of the use of these cookies by adjusting their browser settings or disabling Google Analytics using the following add on:
https://www.tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
For more information about the cross-border data transfers and use of Google Analytics, please refer to the Privacy Policy.
THIRD-PARTY COOKIES
These cookies allow the site to remember user choices, such as browsing language or region, enhancing the personalized experience. They are activated only with the user’s consent.
Google may store this information on servers outside Switzerland. Users can opt out of the use of these cookies by adjusting their browser settings or disabling Google Analytics using the following add on:
https://www.tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
For more information about the cross-border data transfers and use of Google Analytics, please refer to the Privacy Policy.
Purpose of Cookie Usage
The use of cookies on this website serves the following purposes:
- Ensuring the proper functioning and technical security of the site
- Enabling the management of contact forms and user preferences
- Analysing browsing behaviour anonymously to improve content and services
- Remembering language or format preferences.
Cookies are never used to collect sensitive personal data such as medical and health personal data.
CONSENT AND SETTINGS
When you first access the website, a cookie banner appears informing you about their use and offering the following options:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Customize preferences.
You can modify your choice at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link or by adjusting your browser settings.
The consent given will remain valid until it is withdrawn or until the cookies expire. Your consent to cookie usage can be freely withdrawn or modified at any time.
DISABLING OR DELETING COOKIES
Users can configure their browser settings to block or delete existing cookies. You may also not wish to have cookies stored on your device. In this case, you will still have access to the website or service in accordance with the prevailing data protection legislations in Switzerland and in the European Union. However, disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality or user experience of the website.
Below are links to configuration guides for the most common browsers:
Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
Mozilla Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/es/kb/habilitar-y-deshabilitar-cookies
Safari: https://support.apple.com/es-es/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Microsoft Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/es-es/help/4468242
DISABLING OR DELETING COOKIES
Cookies may be:
Session cookies: automatically deleted when the browser is closed;
Persistent cookies: remain on the device for a set period or until manually deleted by the user.
The website of Dr. Alessandro Massa ensures that persistent cookies have a reasonable duration, proportionate to their intended purpose.
INTERNATIONAL DATA TRANSFERS
If data generated by cookies is transferred to servers located outside Switzerland, such transfers are carried out in accordance with the Privacy Policy and under appropriate protection mechanisms (e.g., adequacy decisions or standard contractual clauses). Please refer to the Privacy Policy.
UPDATES TO THE COOKIES POLICY
This policy may be modified at any time, especially to reflect technological, regulatory, or service-related changes.
The current version will always be available on the website and will indicate the date of its latest update.
CONTACT
For any questions regarding this Cookies Policy or the processing of your personal data, you may contact:
Dr. Alessandro Massa – Psychiatrist & Psychotherapist FMH – Swiss Medical Association
Bd. des Philosophes 15, 1205 Geneva, Switzerland
Email: alessandro.massa@hin.ch
Phone Number: +41 78 229 39 02
