Cookie Policy
Last updated: February 2026
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which cookies our website uses, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites work, to improve performance, and to provide information to website owners. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
__Host-next-auth.csrf-token | Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery | Session |
Legal basis: No consent required — these cookies are technically necessary for the website to operate (§ 25(2) TDDDG).
2.2 Analytics Cookies
With your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies collect anonymised information such as the number of visitors, pages visited, and time spent on the site. No personally identifiable information is stored.
| Cookie | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 years |
_ga_XXXXXXXXXX | Persists session state for Google Analytics 4 | 2 years |
_gid | Distinguishes users (short-term) | 24 hours |
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TDDDG — your consent. Analytics cookies are only set after you have given your consent via our cookie banner.
3. How to Manage Cookies
Cookie Banner
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will ask for your consent to analytics cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
Browser Settings
You can also control cookies directly through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect website functionality.
Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on.
4. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision.
5. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at [your@email.com].