Cookie policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Lynx Solutions SRL (“Lynx Solutions”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies on our corporate Website. It should be read together with our Privacy Policy which details how we handle personal data and our Terms and Conditions which govern the use of our site. By using our Website, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this Policy (to the extent they are necessary for site function). If you do not agree, you may disable cookies in your browser, but note that some essential features of the site may be affected.

Our approach to cookies is to keep essential browser storage separate from optional tracking. Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity load only after you allow Analytics; HubSpot tracking and form collection load only after you allow Marketing. Rejecting optional tracking does not prevent you from browsing or sending an enquiry. This Policy describes the storage used by the AICMS Website and how you can manage it.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit websites. Cookies serve a variety of functions: they can enable site features, store user preferences, keep you logged in, or gather analytics data, among others. Each cookie is unique to your web browser and contains certain information, such as a unique identifier, the site name, and some digits and numbers.

There are different types of cookies:

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that remain in your browser’s cookie file only for the duration of your visit. They are deleted when you close the browser. Session cookies are often used for things like keeping you logged in during a visit or remembering what’s in your shopping cart (if applicable) as you move page to page.
• Persistent cookies: These cookies remain stored on your device after you close your browser, for a fixed period or until you delete them. Persistent cookies are used to remember preferences or behaviors for your next visits (for example, a cookie that keeps you logged in, or remembers your chosen language on a site).
• First-party cookies: These cookies are set by the website you are visiting (the domain shown in the browser’s address bar). Only that website can read them.
• Third-party cookies: These are set by a domain other than the one you are visiting, usually because the website has integrated some third-party service or content (like videos, social media plug-ins, or analytics scripts). Third-party cookies can be used to track you across multiple sites (for example, advertising networks use third-party cookies to profile users’ browsing habits).

Cookies can be very useful (for example, to remember your preferences), but they can also be used for unwanted tracking. That is why data protection laws like the GDPR and ePrivacy Directive require user consent for certain types of cookies (like those used for analytics or advertising) and transparency about their use.

Essential storage supports your cookie choices, website administration and form security. Optional trackers are blocked until you accept their category, including their scripts and network requests.

Essential cookies and storage

• aicms_consent: First-party local storage, not an HTTP cookie. Remembers Analytics and Marketing choices in this browser. Essential and always available; no automatic expiry, retained until choices are changed or site data is cleared.
• aicms_session: First-party authentication cookie for signed-in website administrators; not required for public browsing or enquiries. Expires after 30 days unless the session ends earlier.
• Cloudflare Turnstile: Form-security verification. The widget does not require a tracking cookie. If Cloudflare pre-clearance is separately enabled, it can issue the essential cf_clearance cookie. Its presence and expiry depend on the Cloudflare security configuration.

Analytics — only after Analytics consent

• Google Analytics 4: _ga identifies a browser and _ga_BF37QFP613 and _ga_6XDJYCMCJW store session state for the configured properties (the general name is _ga_<container-id>). Google’s default expiry is two years, subject to property settings and browser limits. These are first-party cookies. Legacy Universal Analytics cookies such as _gid and _gat are not part of this GA4 integration.
• Microsoft Clarity: First-party _clck remembers the Clarity browser identifier and preferences; _clsk connects page views into a session. Clarity also documents third-party CLID, ANONCHK, MR, MUID and SM for browser identification and Microsoft identifier handling. Availability and retention depend on Microsoft’s configuration and browser restrictions. These cookies are optional Analytics cookies on this Website, not essential cookies.

Marketing — only after Marketing consent

• HubSpot: __hstc records visits (six months); hubspotutk identifies the visitor for form/contact association (six months); __hssc tracks the current session (30 minutes); __hssrc detects browser restarts (session cookie). Tracking and form collection remain blocked until Marketing consent.

The preference centre shows categories for the integrations enabled on the Website.

Cookie presence and expiry can vary with browser restrictions and provider configuration. Provider references: Google Analytics cookies, Microsoft Clarity cookies, and HubSpot cookies.

Use Accept, Deny or Preferences in the cookie banner to choose optional categories. Closing the banner without accepting leaves optional tracking blocked. Reopen Cookie options in the footer to change or withdraw consent. Withdrawing an accepted category reloads the page so its scripts stop running. Choices apply to this browser. You can also manage stored data in your browser settings:

• Browser Settings: Most web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, etc.) allow you to view, manage, delete, and block cookies for websites. You can typically find these options in the browser’s “Settings” or “Preferences” menu, under sections like Privacy or Security. For example, in Chrome you can go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. In Safari, Preferences > Privacy. You can choose to block third-party cookies or all cookies, and clear existing cookies and local storage at any time.
• Cookie-by-Cookie Choices: Some browsers allow you to set permissions for individual websites. Rejecting Analytics or Marketing in our preferences keeps those integrations off. Blocking essential form-security scripts can prevent submission.
• Do Not Track Signals: The Website uses your cookie preference choices to control optional integrations; it does not interpret the browser’s Do Not Track signal as a separate consent choice.
• Opt-Out of Third-Party: Use Cookie options to withdraw Analytics or Marketing consent. Turnstile is used for form security rather than optional tracking; blocking it may prevent submission. You can contact us by email or telephone instead.

If you do choose to disable cookies via your browser, please be aware of the following impacts on our site:

• You will still be able to browse informational pages, read about our services, and navigate most of the site normally.
• If you disable the administrator cookie aicms_session, administrator sign-in will not work; public visitors can still browse and send enquiries.
• If browser storage is blocked, we may be unable to remember your choices. Clearing aicms_consent makes the banner ask for your choices again.
• If you block Turnstile scripts, our contact form might not submit because it cannot verify you. If this occurs, you can contact us directly via email or phone as listed on our site as an alternative way to reach us.
• Remember that blocking cookies or withdrawing consent does not delete existing cookies. To remove cookies already set by providers, clear them from your browser data.

For comprehensive information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, you can consult the browser’s help documentation or websites like allaboutcookies.org which provide detailed guides.

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example if we introduce new cookies or services, or to comply with changes in legal requirements. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated “Last Updated” date. If the changes are significant, we may also provide a notice on the website (or seek consent if we ever were to add non-essential cookies that require it).

We encourage you to review this Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies. Your continued use of our Website after any updates constitutes your acknowledgment of the changes.

If you have any questions or concerns about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, feel free to reach out to us.

You can contact our Data Protection Officer at dpo@lynxsolutions.eu for privacy-related inquiries, including questions about cookies. Additionally, our general contact information is available on the Website (see the Privacy Policy or Contact page for address, phone, etc.). We will do our best to address any questions you have.

By using the Lynx Solutions Website, you trust us with your data, and we take that responsibility seriously. We appreciate that you’ve taken the time to read our Cookie Policy. Thank you for visiting our site, and we hope you have a smooth (and minimally-intrusive) browsing experience!