Cookie Policy

Section 4

Technology currently used

Technology/category	Provider	Purpose	Typical duration	Status
Website security and form protection	STEP 1 and its website software	Protect forms, prevent abuse and deliver requested website functions.	Session or short-lived, depending on the function used.	Essential where required.
Portal session and authentication technology	STEP 1 secure portal	Protect client accounts, authenticate users and maintain secure portal sessions.	Normally for the session or a limited security period.	Essential when using the portal.
Google Analytics 4 cookies and similar technologies	Google	Measure website use and performance after the visitor allows statistics cookies.	Controlled by Google and varies according to consent, Google and browser settings.	Optional; disabled until statistics consent is given.
Google Maps cookies and similar technologies	Google	Display the interactive office-location map after the visitor requests it.	Controlled by Google and varies according to Google and browser settings.	Optional; activated only by selecting “Load Google Map”.

Cookie	Provider	Purpose	Typical duration
`_ga`	Google LLC	Distinguishes visitors for website analytics.	Up to 2 years
`_ga_*`	Google LLC	Maintains session and campaign information for Google Analytics 4.	Up to 2 years