1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to provide information to the owners of the site, and to deliver a better and more personalised experience for you.
Cookies can be "first-party" (set by us) or "third-party" (set by other websites or services we use). They can also be "session" cookies (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent" cookies (stored for a set period or until you delete them).
2. Types of Cookies We Use
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, cookie consent, and form validation. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website would not function without them.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. These cookies help us measure page views, bounce rates, and user flows. The data collected is typically anonymised and aggregated to improve our site's performance and user experience.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred language or region) and provide enhanced, more personal features.
Marketing and Advertising Cookies
With your consent, marketing cookies may be used to deliver relevant advertisements and track the effectiveness of our campaigns. They may also be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites.
3. Legal Basis
Under the ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR):
- Strictly necessary cookies are used based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website.
- Analytics, functional, and marketing cookies require your consent before they are placed on your device. You can withdraw your consent at any time.
4. Cookie Retention
Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, which varies by cookie type:
- Strictly necessary: Session or up to 12 months.
- Analytics: Typically 2 to 26 months.
- Functional: Up to 12 months.
- Marketing: Up to 12 months, depending on the provider.
5. Managing Your Preferences
You can manage your cookie preferences at any time by:
- Clicking "Cookie Settings" in our cookie banner or in the footer of our website.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
Most browsers allow you to refuse or accept cookies, and to delete existing cookies. Instructions for common browsers can usually be found in the browser's help or settings menu.
6. Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page indicates when the policy was last revised. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at ask@thakreonphak.world. Address: Leipziger Pl. 12, 10117 Berlin, Germany.