Last updated: 1 June 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how BSA Soccer Academy (Hechtliacker 15, 4053 Basel, Switzerland; info@bsasoccer.ch) uses cookies and similar technologies on bsasoccer.ch. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy. We process data in accordance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revDSG) and, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They let the site work properly, remember your choices, keep you signed in, secure your session, and help us understand how the site is used. We also use comparable technologies such as local storage and pixels. Cookies may be set by us (first-party) or by third-party services we use (third-party), and they may last only for your visit (session cookies) or remain for a defined period (persistent cookies).
2. Categories of cookies we use
We group cookies into four categories:
- Strictly necessary – required for core functions (cart, checkout, booking, language, security, login). These are always active and cannot be switched off.
- Payment – used by our payment provider to process payments securely and prevent fraud.
- Analytics – help us measure and improve the website. Set only with your consent.
- Functional / embedded – enable embedded content such as maps, videos and reviews. Set only with your consent.
3. Cookies in detail
| Cookie / technology | Provider | Purpose | Category | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| woocommerce_cart_hash, woocommerce_items_in_cart | BSA (WooCommerce) | Remember the contents of your cart | Strictly necessary | Session |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | BSA (WooCommerce) | Link your cart to your checkout | Strictly necessary | ~2 days |
| _icl_current_language | BSA (WPML) | Remember your selected language (EN / DE) | Strictly necessary | 1 day |
| wordpress_logged_in_*, wp-settings-* | BSA (WordPress) | Authenticate and keep registered users signed in | Strictly necessary | Session – 1 year |
| __stripe_mid | Stripe | Fraud prevention for card payments | Payment | 1 year |
| __stripe_sid | Stripe | Fraud prevention during checkout | Payment | 30 minutes |
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics (via Site Kit) | Measure visits and improve the site (aggregated) | Analytics (consent) | Up to 2 years |
| Jetpack / WordPress.com Stats | Automattic | Aggregate traffic statistics | Analytics / performance | Varies |
| Google Maps, YouTube, Trustindex (Google reviews) | Google / Trustindex | Display maps, videos and review widgets | Functional / embedded (consent) | Set by the third party |
Cookie names and durations may vary slightly as providers update their services.
4. Third-party services
Some cookies are set by third parties whose services we embed. Their use of data is governed by their own policies:
- Google (Analytics, Maps, Reviews): policies.google.com/privacy
- Stripe (payments): stripe.com/privacy
- Automattic / Jetpack (hosting, stats): automattic.com/privacy
- Trustindex (reviews widget): trustindex.io/privacy-policy
5. Legal basis and consent
Strictly necessary and payment cookies are used on the basis of our legitimate interest in operating the site and performing your contract. Analytics and functional/embedded cookies are set only with your consent, which you give via our cookie banner and can withdraw at any time. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing already carried out.
6. How to manage or withdraw consent
Where a cookie banner is available, you can accept or reject non-essential cookies and change your choice later via the “Cookie settings” link. You can also control or delete cookies in your browser at any time:
Most browsers also offer a “Do Not Track” setting; where technically possible we respect it. Please note that blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent parts of the site (booking, checkout, language) from working.
7. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology or law. The current version, with its date, is always published on this page.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies or your data: BSA Soccer Academy, Hechtliacker 15, 4053 Basel, Switzerland – info@bsasoccer.ch. You may also contact the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC / EDÖB). For how we handle personal data generally, see our Privacy Policy.