Cookie Policy
Last updated: June 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that your browser stores on your device when you visit a website. They allow certain settings (e.g. language preference) to be saved, or user behaviour to be analysed anonymously. Cookies can be “session cookies“ (deleted when the browser is closed) or “persistent cookies“ (stored for a defined period).
Under German law (§ 25 TTDSG) we require your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies may be set on the basis of our legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) without consent.
2. Which Cookies Do We Use?
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the technical operation of the website. They cannot be disabled without impairing functionality.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
NEXT_LOCALE | Stores your language preference (German / English) so the correct language is shown on each visit. | Session | Daniel Kalisch (1st party) |
cookie_consent | Stores your cookie preference (granted / denied) so the cookie banner does not reappear on every visit. | 1 year | Daniel Kalisch (1st party) |
2.2 Analytics Cookies (consent required)
These cookies are only set if you accepted in the cookie banner. They help us understand how visitors use our site so we can improve it.
| Provider | Purpose | Cookie / Tracking | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firebase Analytics Google LLC, USA | Anonymised usage statistics: page views, session data, device type. No profiling, no third-party sharing. | Analytics cookies for session tracking. | firebase.google.com/support/privacy |
Data may be transferred to the USA (basis: SCCs, EU-US Data Privacy Framework).
3. How to Manage Your Cookies
3.1 Withdraw Consent
You may withdraw your consent for analytics cookies at any time with effect for the future. Click the button below:
3.2 Browser Settings
You can delete cookies in your browser at any time or prevent new cookies from being stored. Please note that disabling all cookies may impair certain features of this website (e.g. language selection). Instructions for major browsers:
3.3 Disable Firebase Analytics
You can disable Firebase Analytics via the consent button above. Alternatively, use the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on: tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Last updated: June 2025 · Questions: contact@danielkalisch.com