Last Updated: 02/25/25
This Cookie Policy explains how this website uses cookies or similar technologies to recognize when you visit the website. It explains what these technologies are, why they are used, and how you can control them in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Telemedia Act (TMG).
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device to allow a website to recognize your preferences, track activity, and enhance your browsing experience.
Types of Cookies Used:
- Essential Cookies: necessary for the website to function properly, such as enabling navigation or access to secure areas. These cookies are exempt from consent under the ePrivacy Directive.
- Analytics Cookies: collect information about traffic, usage patterns, and visitor behavior to help improve the website functionality (e.g. Google Analytics). Consent is required for their use.
- Advertizing Cookies: used to enable personalized ads and track interactions with affiliate links (e.g. Google AdSense, Amazon Affiliates). Consent is required for their use.
Third-Party Cookies:
We work with third-party services that may use cookies on your device. These include:
- [Google AdSense Cookie Policy]
- [Amazon Affiliate Cookie Policy]
Please consult their respective privacy policies for detailed information on how they process your data.
Legal Basis for Cookie Usage:
Under Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR and Section 25 of the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG):
- Essential Cookies are exempt from consent.
- Non-essential Cookies (Analytics and Advertizing) require your explicit consent, which is obtained through the cookie banner displayed upon your first visit.
Managing Cookies:
You can mange your cookie preferences as follows:
- Cookie Banner: Upon your first visit, you are presented with a cookie banner to provide or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies.
- Browser Settings: Adjust your browser settings to delete or block cookies. Refer to your browse’s help documentation for specific instructions.
- Changing Preferences: You can revisit the cookie banner at any time to modify your consent.
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect website functionality and performance.
Retention:
Cookies have varying retention periods.
- Session Cookies: These are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookies: These remain on your divide until they expire or until you manually remove them.
Transfers Outside the European Union:
When working with third-party services, such as Google and Amazon, data may be transferred outside the EU. These transfers are conducted under GDPR-compliant safeguards, such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) or equivalent mechanisms.
Changes:
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website practices. Please check this page regularly for updates. The last updated date at the top indicates the most recent revisions.
Contact:
If you have questions regarding this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on this website, please contact:
Lea Holzki
Grabengasse 9
69117 Heidelberg
Germany
Tel: +49 176 80890184
Email: lea.holzki@mailbox.org