Cookies Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. Introduction

The Advisory Collective ("Company", "we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website www.theadvisorycollective.com (the "Website"). This Cookies Policy explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights in relation to them.

Please note that this policy applies to our use of cookies and similar technologies on the Website. For information about how we collect, use, and protect your personal data more broadly, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

2. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used in order to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

Similar technologies include web beacons, pixels, and local storage technologies. These allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors and to see how visitors move around our Website when they are using it.

Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire once you close your browser. They are used to maintain information about your visit during a single browsing session.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the Website to function properly. They enable you to navigate the Website and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, the Website cannot function correctly.

  • • Authentication and login session management
  • • Security tokens and CSRF protection
  • • Load balancing across our servers
  • • Cookie consent preferences

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow us to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or login information) and provide enhanced, more personal features.

  • • Language preference storage
  • • User interface customization
  • • Saved user preferences
  • • Remember me functionality

3.3 Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website. They collect and report information about your browsing patterns, helping us improve the Website's performance and usability.

  • • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • • Links clicked
  • • Search queries
  • • Referral sources
  • • Device and browser information

3.4 Marketing and Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to track your activity across the Website and other websites to show you targeted advertisements. They help us understand your interests and display relevant content.

  • • Conversion tracking
  • • Interest-based advertising
  • • Ad performance measurement
  • • User journey tracking

3.5 Social Media Cookies

These cookies are set by social media platforms when you interact with social features on our Website, such as share buttons or embedded social media content.

4. Detailed Cookie List
Cookie NameTypePurposeDuration
session_idStrictly NecessaryUser session managementSession
auth_tokenStrictly NecessaryAuthentication tokenSession
csrf_tokenStrictly NecessarySecurity protectionSession
languageFunctionalLanguage preference1 Year
user_preferencesFunctionalUser interface settings1 Year
cookie_consentStrictly NecessaryTrack cookie consent1 Year
analytics_idAnalyticalGoogle Analytics tracking2 Years
_gatAnalyticalGoogle Analytics throttling1 Minute
5. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Website Operation: To ensure the Website functions correctly and securely
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and personalize your experience
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use the Website and improve our services
  • Marketing: To display relevant advertisements and measure marketing effectiveness
  • Security: To protect against fraud and ensure a secure browsing experience
  • Compliance: To comply with legal and regulatory obligations
6. Third-Party Cookies

We work with third-party service providers who may also use cookies on our Website:

  • Google Analytics: For website analytics and usage statistics
  • Social Media Platforms: For social sharing and engagement features
  • Advertising Partners: For targeted advertising and conversion tracking
  • Payment Processors: For secure payment transactions

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use your data.

7. Your Choices and Rights

7.1 Cookie Consent

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customize your preferences. You can change your cookie preferences at any time through the cookie settings in your browser or by visiting our cookie preferences page.

7.2 Browser Controls

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

  • • Block all cookies
  • • Accept only certain types of cookies
  • • Delete cookies after you close your browser
  • • Receive a warning before a cookie is stored

Please note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of our Website and your user experience. Some features may not work properly without cookies.

7.3 Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a Do Not Track feature. Our Website currently does not respond to Do Not Track signals, but we provide you with the ability to control cookies as described above.

7.4 Opt-Out of Marketing Cookies

You can opt out of marketing and targeting cookies by adjusting your preferences in our cookie consent tool or by contacting us directly.

8. Data Retention

We retain cookie data for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. Strictly necessary cookies are retained for the duration of your session or as required for security purposes. Analytical and marketing cookies are typically retained for periods ranging from 1 month to 2 years, depending on the specific cookie and its purpose. You can request deletion of your cookie data at any time by contacting us.

9. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party service providers we use for cookies are located in countries outside of the European Union and Switzerland. When data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, such as standard contractual clauses or adequacy decisions.

10. Your Rights

Under applicable data protection laws, including GDPR, you have the right to:

  • • Access your personal data and information about how cookies track you
  • • Withdraw your consent to certain cookies at any time
  • • Request deletion of your cookie data
  • • Request a copy of your data in a portable format
  • • Lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided in Section 11.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookies Policy, our use of cookies, or your privacy rights, please contact us:

The Advisory Collective

Email: contact@the-advisory-collective.com

Address: Geneva - Switzerland

Data Protection Officer: contact@the-advisory-collective.com

12. Policy Updates

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the updated policy on our Website and updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy.

Your continued use of the Website following the posting of changes to this policy means you accept those changes. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.