# Cookie Policy
**Last updated:** 12.05.2026
## 1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use on collectiveshiftacademy.com, operated by LEADERSHIP IDENTITY ON SRL, why we use them, and how you can control them.
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## 2. Types of Cookies We Use
### 2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off in our systems and do not require your consent under GDPR.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
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| `cookielawinfo-*` | Cookie consent plugin | Stores your cookie preferences | 1 year |
| `PHPSESSID` | WordPress | Maintains your session | Session |
| `wordpress_*` | WordPress | Authentication (admin only) | Session |
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### 2.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve site performance. All data is aggregated and anonymous. **These cookies are only set after you give consent.**
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
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| `_ga` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users | 2 years |
| `_ga_*` | Google Analytics | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| `_gid` | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
| `_gat` | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Google’s privacy policy: [https://policies.google.com/privacy](https://policies.google.com/privacy)
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### 2.3 Marketing & Advertising Cookies
These cookies are set by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show relevant ads on other websites. **These cookies are only set after you give consent.**
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
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| `_fbp` | Meta (Facebook) Pixel | Tracks ad conversions and retargeting | 3 months |
| `_fbc` | Meta (Facebook) Pixel | Stores click ID from Facebook ads | 3 months |
Meta’s privacy policy: [https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/](https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/)
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### 2.4 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as embedded scheduling tools. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
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| Calendly session cookies | Calendly LLC | Enables the scheduling widget to function | Session / varies |
Calendly’s privacy policy: [https://calendly.com/privacy](https://calendly.com/privacy)
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## 3. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences
### Via Our Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner will appear. You can:
– **Accept all** cookies
– **Reject non-essential** cookies
– **Customize** your preferences by category
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the **”Cookie Settings”** link in the footer of our website.
### Via Your Browser
You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
– View and delete existing cookies
– Block cookies from specific sites
– Block all third-party cookies
– Block all cookies (note: this may break website functionality)
Browser-specific instructions:
– [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647)
– [Mozilla Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/enable-and-disable-cookies-website-preferences)
– [Safari](https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac)
– [Microsoft Edge](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/manage-cookies-in-microsoft-edge)
### Opt-Out Tools
– **Google Analytics opt-out:** [https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout](https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout)
– **Meta ad preferences:** [https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences](https://www.facebook.com/adpreferences)
– **Your Online Choices (EU):** [https://www.youronlinechoices.eu](https://www.youronlinechoices.eu)
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## 4. Transfers Outside the EEA
Some cookie providers (Google, Meta, Calendly) are based in the United States. Data transfers are safeguarded by Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) as described in our [Privacy Policy](#).
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## 5. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The “Last updated” date at the top will always reflect the most recent version.
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## 6. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies:
LEADERSHIP IDENTITY ON SRL
Email: contact@csacademy.com