Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

This Cookie Policy applies to all visitors of this website, including those located in Switzerland and the European Union. It complies with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revFADP) and, where applicable, the EU ePrivacy Directive and GDPR.

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that a website stores in your browser when you visit it. They can serve different purposes: some are strictly necessary for the website to function, while others may be used for analytics, advertising, or tracking purposes.

2. Our Cookie Approach

Lyrthos uses a minimal cookie approach consistent with our purely educational and non-commercial purpose. We use only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for basic site functionality. We do not deploy advertising cookies, analytics cookies, social media tracking pixels, or any cookies that enable the monitoring of browsing behavior across websites.

3. Essential Cookies Used on This Website

The following essential cookie is used on this website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
lyrthos_cookie_consent Stores the visitor's cookie consent preference (accepted or declined) to avoid displaying the consent banner on repeat visits Persistent (stored in localStorage) Essential / Functional

This storage item is set only in response to a user action (clicking Accept or Decline on the cookie banner) and is not used for tracking, profiling, or any purpose other than remembering the consent decision.

4. Consent Mode

This website implements a Cookie Consent Mode approach aligned with v2 principles. Upon your first visit, a consent banner is displayed which allows you to:

  • Accept: Acknowledge the use of essential cookies for basic site functionality. Since only essential cookies are used, this consent covers only the functional storage described above.
  • Decline: Indicate that you do not wish to accept even the functional storage item. Declining does not prevent you from using the website or accessing any content.
  • Learn More: Access this Cookie Policy page for full details.

Because this website operates with essential cookies only, the distinction between accepting and declining does not affect your ability to access any educational content on the website. Your choice is stored locally in your browser to prevent repeated display of the banner.

5. No Third-Party Cookies

Lyrthos does not integrate any third-party services that would set cookies in your browser. This includes the following, which are explicitly not present on this website:

  • Google Analytics or any behavioral analytics platform
  • Advertising networks or retargeting platforms
  • Social media tracking pixels or sharing buttons that track visits
  • Live chat or customer support services that set cookies
  • Content delivery networks that set persistent third-party cookies

6. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can control cookie settings directly through your browser at any time. Most modern browsers allow you to view, block, and delete cookies. Relevant settings are typically found under Privacy, Security, or Settings menus in your browser. Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites but will not prevent you from accessing the content on this educational website.

Browser-specific guidance on cookie management is available from:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

7. Data Protection

The consent preference stored locally in your browser contains only the text "accepted" or "declined" associated with a key name. It does not contain any personal identifier, IP address, or behavioral data. For full information on how we handle any data that may be collected through this website, see our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when necessary to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our operational practices. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will be revised whenever material changes are made. Continued use of the website after updates constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

9. Contact

For questions about our use of cookies, contact:

Lyrthos
Bahnhofstrasse 23, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
[email protected]

Information and Context

This Cookie Policy is part of Lyrthos's commitment to transparent, privacy-respecting operation. As an educational website with no commercial or advertising functions, our use of browser storage is limited exclusively to what is technically necessary for a functional user experience.