Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 1, 2026

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.

This Cookie Policy explains how S4Chain GmbH uses cookies and similar technologies on our website https://s4chain.com.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website.

Purpose:

  • Session management
  • Security and authentication
  • Load balancing
  • Cookie consent preferences

Legal Basis: These cookies are necessary for the website to function and do not require consent under GDPR.

2. Performance Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if error messages are received.

Purpose:

  • Website analytics and statistics
  • Performance monitoring
  • Error tracking
  • User behavior analysis

Examples: Google Analytics, Hotjar

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

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

Purpose:

  • Language preferences
  • Region selection
  • User interface customization
  • Video player settings

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

4. Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement.

Purpose:

  • Targeted advertising
  • Ad performance measurement
  • Retargeting campaigns
  • Social media integration

Examples: Google Ads, Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insight Tag

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

Cookie Duration

Cookies can be either session cookies or persistent cookies:

  • Session Cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: These remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them. Duration varies from a few days to several years depending on the cookie's purpose

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We use the following third-party services:

Google Analytics

Used for website analytics and performance monitoring

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Google Fonts

Used for displaying custom fonts

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage or disable cookies:

1. Cookie Settings on Our Website

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time through our Cookie Settings page.

2. Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here are links to cookie management in popular browsers:

Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website and your user experience.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no industry standard for how to respond to DNT signals. We do not currently respond to DNT signals, but you can manage your cookie preferences through our Cookie Settings page.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. The updated version will be indicated by an updated "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

S4Chain GmbH

In der Gottesau 4, 76646 Bruchsal, Germany

Email: info@s4chain.com

Phone: +49 170 8843 942

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