1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work or work more efficiently, and to provide information to the website operators.
Cookies typically contain the name of the domain from which the cookie originated, the "lifetime" of the cookie (i.e., when it expires), and a randomly generated unique identifier.
2. Why do we use Cookies?
We use cookies for various reasons:
- Functionality: To enable basic functions of our website
- Performance: To analyze how visitors use our website
- Personalization: To save your preferences and show you relevant content
- Security: To ensure the security of our website and our users
3. What types of Cookies do we use?
3.1 Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. Without these cookies, certain parts of our website cannot function. These cookies do not store any personal data.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| laravel_session | mauersegler.com | Stores session information for the duration of your visit | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | mauersegler.com | Security token to protect against Cross-Site-Request-Forgery attacks | Session |
| cookie_consent | mauersegler.com | Stores your cookie settings | 1 Year |
3.2 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by anonymously collecting and reporting information. This helps us to continuously improve the functionality of our website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number | 2 Years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 Hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Used to throttle request rate | 1 Minute |
3.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| darkMode | mauersegler.com | Stores your preference for dark mode | 1 Year |
| fontSize | mauersegler.com | Stores your preferred font size | 1 Year |
| language | mauersegler.com | Stores your language setting | 1 Year |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some content or applications on our website are provided by third parties, including:
- YouTube: For embedded videos
- Google Maps: For map displays
- Social Media Plugins: For sharing content
These third parties may set their own cookies. We have no control over these cookies and recommend that you read the privacy policies of these third parties.
5. How can I control Cookies?
5.1 Cookie Settings on our Website
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will be displayed where you can set your cookie preferences. You can change these settings at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of our website.
5.2 Browser Settings
Most web browsers allow some control over most cookies through browser settings. You can set your browser to:
- Notify you when cookies are being set
- Accept cookies only on a case-by-case basis
- Block cookies for certain websites
- Block all cookies
- Delete all cookies when you close the browser
Information on managing cookies in different browsers can be found at:
5.3 Opt-Out for Analytics Cookies
You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
6. What happens if I disable Cookies?
If you disable cookies, it may affect the functionality of our website:
- Some features may not work properly
- Your preferences will not be saved
- You will need to configure your settings again with each visit
- Usability may be limited
7. More information about specific Cookies
7.1 Session Cookies
Session cookies are temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. We use session cookies to:
- Maintain your login during a browser session
- Transfer information between pages of our website
- Provide security features
7.2 Persistent Cookies
Persistent cookies remain stored on your device until they expire or you delete them. We use persistent cookies to:
- Save your preferences for future visits
- Understand how you use our website
- Improve the performance of our website
8. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. The date of the last update can be found at the end of this policy.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Mauersegler e.V.
Data Protection Officer
Frankfurter Straße 75
60329 Frankfurt am Main
Email: datenschutz@mauersegler.com
Phone: +49 (0) 69 35 35 15 04
10. Glossary
- Cookie:
- A small text file that is stored on your device when you visit a website.
- First-Party Cookie:
- A cookie that is set by the website you are visiting.
- Third-Party Cookie:
- A cookie that is set by a domain other than the website you are visiting.
- Session Cookie:
- A temporary cookie that is deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent Cookie:
- A cookie that remains stored on your device for a specified period of time.
- Tracking Cookie:
- A cookie that is used to track user behavior across websites.