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Cookie Policy

Last updated: 20 March 2026

1. Introduction

This cookie policy explains how Northlake Partners GmbH («we», «us» or «our») uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website northlake-partners.ch (the «Website»). This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

We are committed to protecting your privacy and being transparent about the technologies we use. This cookie policy complies with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG/revDSG), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC as amended).

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience and transmit information to the website operator.

Cookies may be «session cookies» (which are deleted when you close your browser) or «persistent cookies» (which remain on your device for a specified period of time). Cookies may also be classified as «first-party cookies» (set by the website being visited) or «third-party cookies» (set by a different domain).

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as web beacons, pixel tags and local storage. References to «cookies» in this policy include these similar technologies, unless otherwise stated.

3. Legal Basis for the Use of Cookies

Under the Swiss nDSG and the EU GDPR/ePrivacy framework, we rely on the following legal bases for placing cookies on your device:

  • Strictly necessary cookies – These do not require consent. They are essential for the operation of our website.
  • Functional, analytics and third-party cookies – These require your prior, informed consent before they are placed on your device.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functionality of our website. They enable core functions such as page navigation, access to secure areas and session management.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies enable our website to remember choices you have made (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, personalised features.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Analytics cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We may use third-party analytics services such as Google Analytics for this purpose.

4.4 Third-Party Cookies

Our website uses certain third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:

  • Google Fonts – We use Google Fonts for consistent typography across the website. When loading web fonts from Google servers, Google may receive your IP address and browser information. For more information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy.

5. Cookie List

The following table provides details of the cookies used on our website:

5.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
cookie_consentStores your cookie consent preferences so that the consent banner is not displayed on every visit12 monthsFirst-party, Persistent
session_idMaintains your session state when navigating between pagesSessionFirst-party, Session
__cfruidUsed by the hosting provider for security purposes, including rate limiting and DDoS protectionSessionFirst-party, Session

5.2 Functional Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
lang_prefStores your preferred language setting for the website12 monthsFirst-party, Persistent
ui_prefsStores user interface preferences such as collapsed navigation elements or dismissed notices6 monthsFirst-party, Persistent

5.3 Analytics Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
_gaGoogle Analytics – Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier24 monthsThird-party, Persistent
_ga_*Google Analytics 4 – Used to maintain session state and track user interactions across sessions24 monthsThird-party, Persistent
_gidGoogle Analytics – Distinguishes unique users for a period of 24 hours for the purpose of generating statistical reports24 hoursThird-party, Persistent
_gatGoogle Analytics – Throttles the request rate to limit data collection on high-traffic pages1 minuteThird-party, Session

5.4 Third-Party Cookies

Cookie NamePurposeDurationType
fonts.googleapis.comGoogle Fonts – May send your IP address and browser data to Google servers when web fonts are loaded. No cookie file is stored on your device, but connection data is logged by Google.N/A (connection level)Third-party

6. Consent Mechanism

When you visit our website for the first time, a cookie consent banner is displayed. This banner allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences by selecting specific cookie categories

By default, only strictly necessary cookies are activated. Functional, analytics and third-party cookies are only placed on your device after you have given your express consent.

Important: Under Art. 6 of the Swiss nDSG and Art. 7 of the EU GDPR, consent must be freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous. You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out prior to the withdrawal.

7. Managing and Disabling Cookies

In addition to the consent mechanism on our website, you can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View cookies stored on your device and delete them individually or collectively
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block the setting of all cookies
  • Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Below you will find links to the cookie management instructions of the most common browsers:

  • Google Chrome
  • Mozilla Firefox
  • Apple Safari
  • Microsoft Edge

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you disable or block certain cookies, this may affect your experience on our website:

  • Disabling strictly necessary cookies may cause the website to not function correctly.
  • Disabling functional cookies means the website will not remember your preferences (such as language settings).
  • Disabling analytics cookies does not affect your use of the website but limits our ability to understand usage and improve our services.
  • Blocking third-party cookies may affect the display of certain elements (such as web fonts) or the functionality of third-party services.

9. Third-Party Services with Cookies

9.1 Google Fonts

Our website loads fonts from Google Fonts (fonts.google.com). When accessing a page on our website, your browser establishes a connection to Google servers to retrieve the font files. In doing so, Google may receive your IP address and information about your browser and device. For more information, please refer to the Google Fonts Privacy FAQ and Google's Privacy Policy.

9.2 Google Analytics

If you consent to analytics cookies, we use Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Ireland Limited. Google Analytics uses cookies to help us analyse website usage. We have enabled IP anonymisation on our website. For more information, please refer to Google's Privacy Policy and the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.

10. International Data Transfers

Some of the third-party services described above may transfer data to countries outside Switzerland and the EEA. Such transfers are made on the basis of appropriate safeguards, including:

  • European Commission Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
  • FDPIC-recognised standard contractual clauses
  • Adequacy decisions, where applicable

For more information about international data transfers, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

11. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time. Changes will be published on this page with a revised date. In the case of material changes, we will take appropriate steps to notify you.

12. Your Rights

Under the Swiss nDSG and the EU GDPR, you have the following rights in relation to personal data collected through cookies:

  • Right of access – You may request confirmation as to whether we process your personal data and, if so, obtain access to such data.
  • Right to rectification – You may request the rectification of inaccurate personal data.
  • Right to erasure – You may request the erasure of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to restriction of processing – You may request the restriction of processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to data portability – You may request to receive your personal data in a structured, commonly used, machine-readable format.
  • Right to object – You may object to the processing of your personal data under certain conditions.
  • Right to withdraw consent – You may withdraw your cookie consent at any time.

If you believe that the processing of your personal data violates applicable data protection law, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent supervisory authority. In Switzerland, this is the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC).

13. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this cookie policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Northlake Partners GmbH

Freilagerstrasse 81

8047 Zürich, Switzerland

Email: info@northlake-partners.ch

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