Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, provide a better user experience, and give website owners information about how their site is being used.

Cookies can be "persistent" (remaining on your device for a set period) or "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser).

2. Legal Basis for Cookies and Similar Technologies

Where cookies are strictly necessary for technical operation, processing is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) and applicable legal provisions.

For analytics and marketing cookies, we request your prior consent in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25 TTDSG. You can withdraw consent at any time with effect for the future.

3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Essential Website Functions: To ensure the website operates correctly and securely.
• Remembering Preferences: To remember your cookie consent choices and other preferences.
• Analytics (with consent): To understand how visitors interact with our website.
• Marketing (with consent): To deliver relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness.

4. Types of Cookies We Use

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

• Cookie Consent: Stores your cookie preferences (expires after 1 year).
• Security Cookies: Help protect against security threats.

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They help us improve our website and content. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

• Page views and navigation patterns
• Time spent on pages
• Referral sources
• Device and browser information

4.3 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites to display relevant advertisements. They may be set by us or by third-party advertising partners. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent.

• Ad personalization
• Campaign measurement
• Audience insights

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies:

5.1 Our Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Reject non-essential cookies
• Customize your preferences by category

You can change your preferences at any time by reopening cookie choices, clearing your browser cookies/local storage, and revisiting our website.

5.2 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete all or specific cookies
• Block third-party cookies
• Block all cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)

Instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

6. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website may be set by third-party services. We do not control these cookies. Third parties that may set cookies include:

• Analytics providers
• Advertising networks
• Social media platforms

Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information about their cookies.

If personal data is transferred outside the EEA by such providers, safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses may apply as described in our Privacy Policy.

7. Similar Technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as:

• Local Storage: Stores data locally in your browser (e.g., cookie consent preferences).
• Session Storage: Temporarily stores data during your browsing session.

8. Data Retention

Cookie data is retained for varying periods depending on the type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser.
• Cookie Consent: Stored for 1 year.
• Analytics Cookies: Typically retained for up to 14 months.

9. Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Be informed about the cookies we use
• Withdraw consent at any time
• Request deletion of your data
• Access information about data collected through cookies

For more information about your data protection rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal, operational, or regulatory reasons. We will update the "Last updated" date when we make changes.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Pryxthelhriz
Krütz 2
22955 Hoisdorf
Germany
Email: online@pryxthelhriz.world
Phone: +49 4107 3399887