Cookie Policy

Cookie Consent according to EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and ePrivacy Directive

Last updated: 2026-04-18

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit our website. They serve to exchange certain information between your browser and our website.

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

The use of technically necessary cookies is based on Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest). For all other cookies (analytics, marketing, etc.), we obtain your explicit consent according to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR.

3. Categories of Cookies Used

3.1 Essential Cookies

Legal basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR

These cookies are absolutely necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions you take.

• Session cookies: For maintaining your session
• Security cookies: For protection against abuse
• Load balancing: For distributing server load

3.2 Functionality Cookies

Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your language setting, region, or username).

3.3 Performance & Analytics Cookies

Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website to improve performance.

• Page views and visitor numbers
• Time spent on the website
• Click behavior and usage patterns
• Error analysis

3.4 Marketing Cookies

Legal basis: Your consent (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.

4. Cookie Storage Duration

The storage duration of cookies varies:

• Session cookies: Deleted when closing the browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain stored from 24 hours to 2 years
• Tracking cookies: Up to 24 months

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may also set cookies:

• Google Analytics (Google Privacy Policy)
• Facebook Pixel (Meta Privacy Policy)
• YouTube embeds (Google Privacy Policy)

6. Your Rights Regarding Cookies

According to GDPR, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

7. Managing Your Cookie Settings

You can change your cookie settings at any time:

1. Via our cookie consent tool on the website
2. Directly in your browser:
   • Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
   • Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies
   • Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies
   • Edge: Settings → Cookies and site data

8. Contact

For questions about cookie usage, contact us:

[Insert your contact details here]
Email: privacy@yourdomain.com

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to adjust this cookie policy. The current version is always available on our website.

Responsible according to GDPR:
[Name of responsible person]
[Address]
[VAT ID if applicable]