Cookie Policy | Jan Schick Photography
Effective Date: January 27, 2026
At Jan Schick Photography, transparency is at the heart of everything I do. From the way I capture light to how I handle your data. This policy explains how I use cookies on www.janschick.com to provide you with a seamless and inspiring experience.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small, secure text files stored on your device when you visit my site. They act as a memory for the website, allowing it to remember your preferences and helping me understand which parts of my portfolio resonate most with you.
2. How I Use Cookies
I categorize cookies into three simple tiers:
Essential Cookies: These are strictly necessary for the website to function. They handle security, network management, and accessibility.
Performance & Analytics: I use Google Analytics (anonymized) to see how visitors interact with the site. This data is purely statistical and helps me improve the layout and loading speed of my galleries.
Functional Cookies: These remember choices you make, such as your preferred language (English or German), so you don’t have to reset it every time you return.
3. Overview of Cookies in Use
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
| Essential | Security and site stability. | Session |
| Analytics | Understanding site traffic via Google Analytics 4. | 1-2 years |
| Functional | Remembering language and banner preferences. | 1 year |
4. Google Analytics & Privacy
To respect your privacy under Swiss law, this website uses Google Analytics with IP Anonymization enabled. This means your IP address is masked before it is stored, ensuring your identity remains private while still allowing me to see which photography projects are trending.
5. Your Rights and Choices
You are in control of your digital footprint:
Cookie Banner: Upon your first visit, you can choose to “Accept All” or “Decline” non-essential cookies.
Browser Controls: You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site (like the booking form or galleries) may not function properly.
Opt-Out: You can revisit your settings at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of this website.
6. Contact & Data Controller
If you have any questions regarding this policy or how your data is handled, please reach out:
Jan Schick Photography
Kirchgasse 1, 6313 Menzingen, Switzerland
contact@janschick.com
+41 76 737 31 13