Cookie policy

We value your privacy

What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies help the website function properly and can remember your preferences or settings.

Cookies may collect information about your device and how you use the website. They do not directly identify you unless combined with other information.

  1. Types of cookies we use
    1. Functional Cookies (always active)
      • These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They allow you to navigate the site, use its core features, and access secure areas. Without these cookies, parts of the website may not work as intended.
      • Our website is built on WordPress, which uses functional cookies to manage basic site operation. If you access member-only areas or services provided through our membership platform, Wild Apricot, additional functional cookies may be used to enable secure login and access on that platform.
    2. Preference Cookies
      • These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as display or accessibility settings, to provide a more personalised experience.
      • Some preference cookies may be set by WordPress plugins to enhance website functionality.
    3. Statistics Cookies
      • These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website so we can improve its performance and content. We use Google Analytics for this purpose. Google Analytics collects aggregated information about website usage, such as pages visited and time spent on the site. This information is used for statistical analysis and is not used to identify you directly.
      • Statistics cookies are only set if you provide your consent.
    4. Marketing Cookies
      • These cookies are used to enable interaction with third-party platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. These platforms may collect data about your visit to this website for their own purposes when you interact with social media features or follow links to our social media pages.
      • Marketing cookies are only set if you provide your consent. If you do not allow these cookies, social media features or links may not function as intended.
  2. Managing cookies
    • You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the cookie settings tool on our website.
    • Most web browsers also allow you to control cookies through their settings. Please note that blocking or restricting certain cookies may affect how the website functions.
  3. Consent
    • When you first visit our website, you are asked to provide consent for the use of non-essential cookies.
    • You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using the cookie settings tool.
  4. Third-party cookies
    • We use third-party services to support website functionality and analysis. In particular, Google Analytics is used to analyse website usage.
    • Our website contains links to social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. When you interact with these links, the respective platforms may collect information in accordance with their own privacy and cookie policies.
    • Some content on this website is provided through our membership and events platform, Wild Apricot. This content is displayed without setting cookies on your device. When you follow links to Wild Apricot’s own platform (for example to log in or register for an event), their website and privacy policies apply.
  5. Questions

    If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

    Centrepoint
    Im Lohnhof 8, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
    Email: centrepoint@centrepoint.ch