1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website.
They help improve functionality, analyze usage, and enable certain features.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)

• Persistent cookies (remain on your device)

• First-party cookies (set by this Site)

• Third-party cookies (set by external providers like Google)

2. Types of Cookies We Use

A. Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)

These cookies are required for the Site to function properly and cannot be disabled.
They include:

• Security and session cookies

• Cookies that store your cookie consent preferences

• Basic Squarespace functionality cookies

Legal basis: Legitimate interest.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies (Non-essential)

Used to improve the Site and understand visitor behavior.
These cookies are only activated after explicit user consent through the cookie banner.

Tools used:

• Google Analytics (anonymized IP unless otherwise consented)

These cookies may collect:

• Page views

• Navigation paths

• Device and browser information

• Time spent on the site

Legal basis: Consent.

C. Functional Cookies (Non-essential)

Used to enhance platform functions such as scheduling with Calendly.

Calendly may set cookies to:

• Load scheduling forms

• Track appointment details

• Improve user experience

Legal basis: Consent.

3. Third-Party Cookies

The following external providers may place cookies:

• Squarespace – hosting, site performance

• Google Analytics – traffic analytics

• Calendly – scheduling tools

These providers may process data outside the EU (e.g., in the U.S.).
All transfers follow GDPR safeguards, including Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs).

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can control cookies at any time:

• Via the cookie banner (Accept / Reject / Customize)

• By adjusting browser settings

• Blocking third-party cookies

• Clearing stored cookies

Disabling certain cookies may affect functionality.

5. Updating This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect legal or operational changes.
The latest version is always posted on this page.

6. Contact

For questions about cookies or data processing, contact:

Sandy Westlake Coach & Mentor
Via di Sant'Eligio, 2
00186 Roma, Italia
Email: sandywestlake@hotmail.com