Cookie Policy
Pursuant to GDPR, ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC, and § 25 TDDDG
1. What Are Cookies and Identifiers?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. In our mobile app, device advertising identifiers (AAID for Android, IDFA for iOS), Software Development Kits (SDKs), and local storage perform comparable functions. This policy applies to both web cookies and mobile identifiers.
2. Types of Cookies and Technologies
- Strictly Necessary: Essential for functionality, security, and session management. No consent required.
- Functional: Store user preferences such as state and language choices. Enabled only upon consent.
- Analytics: Measure usage statistics, identify stability issues, and improve performance (GA4, Firebase). Enabled only upon consent.
- Marketing: Deliver interest-based advertising (Google AdMob, Amazon Associates). Enabled strictly upon consent.
3. Consent Management (CMP)
Upon your first visit to our website, a CMP banner presents options to "Accept All", "Essential Only", or "Customize". Rejection of non-essential cookies is available in a single click (CJEU Planet49). In the mobile app, preferences are gathered via Google User Messaging Platform (UMP) and Apple App Tracking Transparency (ATT).
4. Website Cookies
Strictly Necessary (No consent required)
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Session management | Session | Ferientiger |
| csrf_token | CSRF security protection | Session | Ferientiger |
| cookie_consent | Consent choice record | 12 months | CMP |
Analytics & Advertising (Consent required)
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga, _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 user metrics | 24 months | Google Ireland Ltd. |
| _gid | User differentiation | 24 hours | Google Ireland Ltd. |
| IDE, DSID | Google Ads conversion tracking | 13 months | Google Ireland Ltd. |
| ad-id | Amazon Associates attribution | 24 hours | Amazon EU S.Ã r.l. |
5. Mobile App Technologies
| Technology | Purpose | Duration | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising ID (AAID/IDFA) | Personalized ads | Until reset | YES (UMP/ATT) |
| Firebase Analytics | App usage analysis | 14 months | YES |
| Firebase Crashlytics | Crash error diagnostics | 90 days | Legitimate interest |
| AdMob SDK | In-app ad delivery | Session | YES |
| Local Storage | State & user settings | Persistent | Strictly necessary |
6. Managing Preferences & Browser Controls
You can modify or withdraw your consent at any time via the in-app settings or the Cookie Settings link in our website footer. You may also configure your browser to block or clear cookies at any time (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
