Cookie Policy
Last Update: 22th of Februar 2025
At Gustaaf, we respect your privacy and are committed to transparency about how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website. This policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their usage in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help improve your browsing experience by remembering your preferences and providing relevant content. Cookies can be first-party cookies (set by our website) or third-party cookies (set by external services we use).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
We categorize cookies into the following types:
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
These cookies are required for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled in our systems. Without them, some services (e.g., security, page navigation) may not work.
• Example: Session cookies for authentication and security.
2.2 Performance & Analytics Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous data (e.g., page views, session duration). We use Google Analytics and similar tools to improve our services.
• Example: Google Analytics (only with prior consent)
2.3 Functional Cookies (Requires Consent).
These cookies enhance website functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use.
• Example: Remembering language preferences.
2.4 Marketing & Tracking Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies track user behavior across websites and are used for advertising and remarketing purposes.
• Example: Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insights (only with prior consent).
2.4 Marketing & Tracking Cookies (Requires Consent)
These cookies track user behavior across websites and are used for advertising and remarketing purposes.
• Example: Facebook Pixel, LinkedIn Insights (only with prior consent).
3. Legal Basis for Using Cookies
Under the GDPR (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a) and TTDSG (Section 25), we require your explicit consent for non-essential cookies. Essential cookies are based on legitimate interest (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
When you first visit our website, you will be shown a cookie banner where you can:
✅ Accept all cookies
⚙️ Customize your preferences
❌ Reject non-essential cookies
You can change your preferences at any time by clicking on the cookie icon in the footer.
4. Managing & Deleting Cookies.
You can control or delete cookies in your browser settings. Here’s how to do it in popular browsers:
• Google Chrome: [Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data]
• Mozilla Firefox: [Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data]
• Safari: [Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data]
• Microsoft Edge: [Settings > Cookies and site permissions]
Please note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
5. Third-Party Services
We use third-party tools that may place cookies on your device, including:
• Google Analytics (Data processing in the EU, anonymized IP addresses)
• Facebook Pixel (Used for advertising, based on consent)
• LinkedIn Insights (For LinkedIn campaign tracking)
For more information on how these third parties handle data, please visit their respective privacy policies.
6. Contact & Further Information
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, you can contact us at:
Gustaaf
Am Sandhügel 9
63150 Heusenstamm
olaf@gustaaf.de
Legal Disclaimer
This Cookie Policy is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. You should consult a privacy law expert to ensure full compliance with GDPR & TTDSG.