Cookie Policy for Biowest.net
Last updated: 15 August 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Biowest (“we,” “us,” or “our”) uses cookies and similar
technologies on https://biowest.net. It details what cookies are, what types we use,
why we use them, and how you can manage your cookie preferences.
This policy forms part of our Privacy Policy and complies with the EU General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive.
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They store information about your
visit and may be retrieved by the website or third parties to improve your browsing experience, analyze site
usage, and personalize content.
- Session cookies – deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies – stored for a set period or until deleted.
- First-party cookies – set by the website you visit.
- Third-party cookies – set by external services integrated into the website.
3. Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the site to function and cannot be switched off in our systems.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_cf_bm |
Bot management and security protection via Cloudflare. | Cloudflare | First-party | 1 day |
pll_language |
Saves the user’s language preference. | biowest.net | First-party | 1 year |
sbjs_current, sbjs_first, sbjs_udata (and related)
|
Attribution/source tracking (first visit, current session). | biowest.net | First-party | Session – 6 months |
Performance & Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us measure and improve the performance of our site.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga, _ga_* |
Google Analytics – tracks user interactions in aggregate. | Third-party | 2 years | |
_pk_id.*, _pk_ses.* |
Matomo Analytics – stores unique visitor ID and session details. | biowest.net | First-party | 13 months / 30 minutes |
Consent & Preference Cookies
These cookies remember your consent choices and privacy preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Provider | Type | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
axeptio_authorized_vendors, axeptio_cookies |
Stores cookie consent status for GDPR compliance. | Axeptio | Third-party | 1 year |
4. Managing Cookies
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via our
Cookie Settings (opens the consent tool).
You can also configure your browser to block or delete cookies:
Blocking certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal obligations. The updated version
will always be available on this page with the “last updated” date.
6. Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:Biowest – Contact Form
Email: info@biowest.net