Cookie Policy

🍪 Cookie Notice: SwissChaletMenu.net uses cookies to improve your browsing experience, analyse site traffic, and serve relevant advertisements. By continuing to use this site, you consent to our use of cookies as described below.

⚠ Important: SwissChaletMenu.net is not the official Swiss Chalet website and is not affiliated with Swiss Chalet Restaurants or Recipe Unlimited Corporation. This cookie policy applies to our independent, fan-operated resource only.

Last Updated: June 10, 2026   Effective Date: June 1, 2026   Est. reading time: 9 min   Applies to: swisschaletmenu.net

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, improve the user experience, and provide information to website operators about how visitors interact with their site.

Cookies are not programs — they cannot execute code, carry viruses, or install software. They store small pieces of data that help websites recognise your browser on return visits. Cookies can be session cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (remaining on your device for a set period).

2. How We Use Cookies

SwissChaletMenu.net uses cookies for the following purposes:

• Website functionality: Ensuring the site loads correctly, navigation works, and pages display properly across all devices and regions.
• Performance & analytics: Understanding which pages are popular, how long visitors stay, and where traffic comes from — so we can improve our content for all users.
• Advertising: Displaying relevant advertisements that help fund the free operation of this public-interest resource. We do not sell your personal data to advertisers.
• Preferences: Remembering any display or accessibility settings applied during your visit.

We do not use cookies to collect personally identifiable information (PII) such as your name, email address, or payment details. Any data collected through cookies is aggregated and anonymous unless you voluntarily provide personal information elsewhere on the site.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise the cookies used on this site into four types:

4. Full Cookie Reference Table

The table below lists all cookies currently active or planned on SwissChaletMenu.net, their purpose, and how long they persist. This list is reviewed quarterly. Cookies marked "Pending" are not yet active but will require renewed consent before activation.

Cookie presence may vary depending on your browser, location, and pages visited. "Pending" cookies will only be set after user consent is obtained and the relevant service is activated.

5. Third-Party Cookies & Services

Some cookies on SwissChaletMenu.net are set by trusted third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies — we have no direct control over their cookies once set.

Google Analytics (Pending — not yet active)

We plan to use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our content. All data will be anonymised and aggregated. You can opt out by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on. Learn more: Google Privacy Policy ↗

Google AdSense (Pending — not yet active)

We plan to display ads served by Google AdSense to fund this free resource. AdSense uses cookies to show ads relevant to your interests. You can manage preferences via Google Ad Settings ↗. Learn more: How Google uses cookies in advertising ↗

WordPress & Cloudflare

This site runs on WordPress (Astra theme) with Cloudflare. Both set a small number of essential cookies for site functionality, security, and performance. No personal data is collected by these cookies during standard visitor mode.

External links: When you click links to third-party websites (including swisschalet.com), you are subject to their cookie and privacy policies — not ours.

6. Your Cookie Choices & Rights

Regardless of where you are located, you have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. Here is how you can exercise your choices:

• Use our consent banner: When you first visit the site, a banner at the bottom of the page lets you Accept All Cookies, accept Essential Only, or Manage Preferences in detail. Your choice is saved for 6 months.
• Change your preferences any time: Use the button below to reopen the preferences panel without clearing your browser data.
• Browser settings: Configure your browser to block or delete cookies at any time (see Section 7 below).
• Google Analytics opt-out: Install the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on to prevent data collection across all sites using GA.
• Advertising opt-out: Visit youradchoices.ca ↗ (Canada), youronlinechoices.eu ↗ (EU/UK), or aboutads.info ↗ (USA) to opt out of interest-based advertising.
• Google ad personalisation: Manage or turn off personalised ads via Google Account Ad Settings ↗.
• Network Advertising Initiative: Use the NAI opt-out tool ↗ to opt out from multiple ad networks at once.

⚙ Manage My Cookie Preferences

No account required. All cookie choices can be made anonymously. You do not need to register or log in to SwissChaletMenu.net to manage your preferences.

7. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

All modern browsers let you view, manage, block, or delete cookies. Instructions for the most popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data — Guide ↗
• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data — Guide ↗
• Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data — Guide ↗
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data — Guide ↗
• Opera: Preferences → Advanced → Cookies — Guide ↗
• Mobile browsers: Visit allaboutcookies.org/mobile ↗

Please note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of SwissChaletMenu.net. Strictly necessary cookies cannot be disabled without impacting site performance. Blocking advertising cookies will not remove ads — it will make them less relevant to your interests.

8. Your Privacy Rights Worldwide

SwissChaletMenu.net is accessed by visitors from around the world. We respect and acknowledge the privacy rights of all our users, regardless of where they are located. Depending on your country or region, you may have specific rights regarding how cookies and personal data are handled.

🇪🇺 EU & UK (GDPR)

Under the General Data Protection Regulation, you have the right to access, correct, delete, and port your data. You may withdraw cookie consent at any time. Non-essential cookies require your prior informed consent before being placed. Our consent banner satisfies this requirement.

🇨🇦 Canada (PIPEDA / CASL)

Under Canada's privacy laws, we collect only the minimum data necessary and provide clear opt-out mechanisms. CASL governs our use of tracking technologies and electronic communications. This site is operated independently from Canada as a fan-operated resource.

🇺🇸 USA (CCPA / State Laws)

California residents and users in other US states with applicable privacy laws have the right to opt out of the sale of personal information. We do not sell personal data. Advertising cookies can be managed via Section 6.

🌏 Australia & New Zealand

Under the Australian Privacy Act and New Zealand Privacy Act, you have the right to access information held about you and request corrections. Contact us for any privacy-related requests.

🌍 Rest of World

Regardless of your location, you can opt out of non-essential cookies using your browser settings or the tools listed in Section 6. We apply reasonable data minimisation practices for all users globally.

🔒 Universal Rights

All visitors — regardless of location — have the right to: know what cookies we use, opt out of non-essential cookies, request data deletion, and contact us with any privacy concern. We respond within 30 days.

Your right to withdraw consent is available at any time and applies globally. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any cookie processing that occurred before withdrawal. To withdraw, use the Manage My Cookie Preferences button in Section 6, or update your browser settings.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, legal requirements in any jurisdiction, or our editorial practices. When we make material changes, we will:

• Update the "Last Updated" date at the top of this page
• Post a visible notice on the site for significant changes
• Where required by applicable law, seek renewed consent for new non-essential cookies
• Reset the consent banner so returning visitors are asked to review their preferences

Your continued use of SwissChaletMenu.net after any changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated policy.

10. Contact Us

If you have any questions, concerns, or privacy requests about this Cookie Policy — regardless of where you are located — please reach out:

• Contact form: swisschaletmenu.net/contact-us/
• Privacy contact: david@swisschaletmenu.net
• Response time: We aim to acknowledge all enquiries within 2–3 business days.
• Subject line: Please use "Cookie Policy" or "Privacy Enquiry" for faster routing.
• Our independence statement: Read our Disclaimer to understand our non-affiliation with Swiss Chalet Restaurants.

⚠ Reminder: SwissChaletMenu.net is not the official website of Swiss Chalet Restaurants and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Swiss Chalet Restaurants or Recipe Unlimited Corporation in any way. All information is published for public interest and informational purposes only. For official information please visit www.swisschalet.com. Swiss Chalet® is a registered trademark of Recipe Unlimited Corporation.