This Cookie Policy explains how and why cookies and similar technologies are used on my website. It complements the Privacy Policy and describes cookie-related processing in accordance with GDPR and the ePrivacy/TTDSG requirements.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They provide essential functionality, improve usability, enable statistical analysis, or allow personalized advertising.
2. Types of Cookies Used
- Necessary cookies: Required for the basic functionality of the website.
- Functional cookies: Store user preferences such as language settings.
- Analytics cookies: Collect anonymized usage statistics.
- Marketing cookies: Support advertising performance measurement and personalized ads.
3. Functional Cookies Used on This Website
This website uses functional cookies to store user preferences:
- language – Duration: 1 year – stores the language preference selected by the user.
You can view the complete and most up-to-date cookie list at any time through the “Customize” button in the consent banner.
4. Cookie Consent Tool (CookieYes)
I use the consent management tool CookieYes to collect, manage, and store your cookie consents in a compliant manner.
Provider:
CookieYes Limited
3 Warren Yard
Warren Park, Wolverton Mill
Milton Keynes, MK12 5NW
United Kingdom
Privacy Policy: https://www.cookieyes.com/privacy-policy/
Processed data: consent status, timestamp, anonymized IP address, browser information, cookie ID.
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation to document consents).
5. Marketing & Advertising Cookies
Marketing cookies are only activated after you provide consent. They help analyze advertising performance and deliver personalized ads.
Google Ads & DoubleClick Cookies:
- _gcl_au – 3 months – measures ad effectiveness.
- test_cookie – 15 minutes – checks cookie support.
- IDE – 1 year 24 days – used for DoubleClick advertising services.
Provider:
Google Ireland Limited
Gordon House
Barrow Street
Dublin 4, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/technologies/ads
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent)
Data transfer: Data may be transferred to the USA under Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 GDPR).
Note: U.S. authorities may access transferred data without effective legal remedies for EU citizens.
6. Managing and Withdrawing Consent
You can adjust or withdraw your cookie preferences at any time.
- Through the “Cookie Settings” button in the banner
- By deleting cookies in your browser
- By blocking cookies via browser settings
Note: Disabling certain cookies may restrict the functionality of the website.
7. Cookie Storage Duration
Storage duration varies depending on the type of cookie. You can view the exact duration in the cookie banner.
8. Updates to This Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated when new technologies are implemented, plugins change, or legal requirements evolve.
📅 Last updated: December 2025