Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how Lead From Within (operated by Nina Costioli, Switzerland) uses cookies and similar technologies on leadfromwithin.ch. It complements our Privacy Policy.
We comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive ("Cookie Law"), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP / nFADP). Cookies that are not strictly necessary are set only after you give consent through our cookie banner.
01What cookies are
Cookies are small text files that a website stores on your device when you visit. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences — such as keeping you signed in — over a period of time, so you don't have to repeat them on every page.
Similar technologies — including localStorage, sessionStorage, and pixel tags — work similarly and are covered by this policy. We refer to all of them as "cookies" for short.
Cookies can be:
- First-party — set by us, on the leadfromwithin.ch domain.
- Third-party — set by external services we embed (e.g. a video provider).
- Session — deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent — remain on your device for a set period.
02Categories we use
We classify cookies into four categories. Strictly necessary cookies are always on; the others are off by default and only activate if you opt in.
Strictly necessary (always on)
These cookies are essential for the Site to function. They cannot be switched off, because the Site would not work without them. They typically store no information that personally identifies you beyond what is needed to deliver a feature you have requested.
Examples on this Site: keeping you signed in, remembering your selected language, defending against cross-site request forgery.
Functional (consent required)
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation that go beyond the bare minimum. They may remember preferences you set across visits. We currently set none — this category is reserved for future use.
Analytics (consent required)
These cookies would let us count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the Site. We do not currently use any analytics cookies.
Marketing (consent required)
These cookies would let us show you relevant content or advertising across other sites. We do not currently use any marketing cookies, and we do not sell or share your data with advertising networks.
03Detailed cookie list
3.1 Strictly necessary
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
lfw.sid |
leadfromwithin.ch | Keeps you signed in to your client or admin account; rotated on every login to prevent session fixation. Marked HttpOnly and SameSite=Lax; Secure in production. |
Session — up to 1 hour of inactivity, refreshed on each request |
lfw_consent |
leadfromwithin.ch | Remembers your cookie-banner choices so we don't ask again on every page. | 12 months (localStorage) |
lang |
leadfromwithin.ch | Remembers your selected interface language (English, French, German). | Persistent (localStorage) |
3.2 Functional, analytics, marketing
None set at this time. If we add any in the future, this list will be updated and you will be re-asked for consent before they are used.
04Third-party cookies
We do not currently load third-party scripts that set cookies on the Site. If you book a meeting and Nina confirms it, the Google Calendar / Meet integration takes place server-to-server — no Google cookies are set in your browser by us.
We load fonts from Google Fonts and the FullCalendar / Flatpickr libraries from cdn.jsdelivr.net. These CDNs may log technical metadata (your IP address, browser version) for caching and security; they do not set persistent identifiers in your browser via this site.
05How to manage your choices
You have several ways to control cookies:
- Cookie banner. The first time you visit, our banner asks you to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or pick per-category preferences. You can re-open the banner any time by clicking here or in the footer.
- Browser settings. Most browsers let you block or delete cookies. See instructions for Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Do Not Track / Global Privacy Control. Where supported, we respect the GPC signal as a withdrawal of consent for non-essential cookies.
06Legal basis
- Strictly necessary cookies — we rely on the exemption in Article 5(3) of the EU ePrivacy Directive and the corresponding Swiss rules: cookies that are strictly necessary to provide a service you have explicitly requested do not require consent.
- All other cookies — we rely on your consent, obtained through the cookie banner. You can withdraw your consent at any time without affecting prior lawful processing.
07Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy as we add or remove cookies. The "Last updated" date at the top of the page shows when changes were made. Material changes that introduce new categories will trigger the cookie banner again so you can review and re-consent.
08Contact
Questions about cookies? Write to info@leadfromwithin.ch. For more on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
French and German translations of this policy are provided for convenience. In case of inconsistency, the English version prevails.