Cookies Policy | Founders Network

A short, honest summary of the cookies and similar technologies we use — and the choices you have over them.

What Cookies Are

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function correctly, remember your preferences, and — sometimes — measure how the site is used. Similar technologies (local storage, pixels) are covered by this policy.

Cookies We Use

We keep things minimal. The cookies and storage items on foundersnetwork.ch fall into three categories:

CategoryPurpose

EssentialKeep you signed in, remember form progress, and secure the site. Cannot be disabled.

PreferencesRemember small choices — for example, your last viewed forum edition.

AnalyticsAggregate, anonymous statistics about which pages are visited so we can improve the experience. Only set with your consent.

Third-Party Services

We use a small number of trusted providers to deliver the website and our forums. They may set their own cookies under their own policies:

Stripe — payment processing for speaker fees and after-party tickets.
Google Fonts — typography (Inter, Cormorant Garamond).
Instagram — when you click a social link.

Your Choices

You stay in control:

Most browsers let you block or delete cookies in their settings.
You can refuse non-essential cookies through the consent banner shown on first visit.
Disabling essential cookies may break sign-in or form submissions.

How Long They Stay

Session cookies disappear when you close your browser. Persistent cookies expire between 24 hours and 12 months, depending on their purpose. You can clear them at any time.

Updates

We update this policy when we change the technologies we use. Significant changes are highlighted on the website. The date at the top is the latest revision.