As of: June 2026
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to recognise your device on a return visit and provide certain functionalities.
2. Legal basis
Technically necessary cookies are set on the basis of § 25 (2) TDDDG and do not require consent. All other cookies (in particular analytics cookies) are set exclusively with your prior consent pursuant to § 25 (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
3. Technically necessary cookies
These cookies are strictly required for the operation of the website. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management — distinguishes human visitors from automated access. | 30 minutes | Third-party |
| __cflb | Cloudflare | Load balancing — distributes requests across servers for optimal availability. | Session | Third-party |
| cc_consent | Klarnode (cookie banner) | Stores your cookie preferences (which categories you accepted or declined). | 6 months | First-party |
4. Analytics cookies
These cookies are only set after you give your consent via our cookie banner. They help us understand and improve the use of our website.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes individual users via a randomly generated ID. Used for aggregated usage statistics. | 2 years | Third-party |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Stores the session state (pages viewed, time on site, interactions). | 2 years | Third-party |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes sessions via a short-lived ID. | 24 hours | Third-party |
5. Managing your consent
On your first visit, a cookie banner is displayed where you can grant or deny consent for optional cookies. You can change your decision at any time by using the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
6. Browser settings
You can restrict or block cookies in your browser settings. Please note that disabling technically necessary cookies may impair the functionality of the website.
7. Further information
For further information on the processing of personal data, please refer to our Privacy Policy. If you have any questions about cookies, please contact us at hello@klarnode.de.