This Cookie Policy explains how Thomas Alexander Kolbe uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It describes the types of cookies we use, the purposes for which we use them, and how you can manage your cookie settings.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (e.g., computer or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help us make our website more user-friendly, efficient, and secure. Cookies can contain information such as your preferences or browsing behavior but do not directly store personal data.
2. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
Our website uses different types of cookies:
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Essential Cookies: These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the website. They enable basic functions like navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.
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Statistics Cookies: We use statistics cookies to collect information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand which pages are visited most frequently and how users interact with the website. For these analyses, we use a self-hosted analytics software called Matomo, installed on our own server in Germany, which is fully GDPR-compliant.
3. Information About Matomo Usage
Our Matomo installation runs on our own servers in Germany and is not operated by third parties. Matomo collects anonymous information about the use of our website. The collected data includes:
- the pages and subpages visited
- the time spent on individual pages
- the device and browser information used
- anonymized IP addresses (last octet removed)
Important: The collected data is stored exclusively on our servers and is not shared with third parties. This means your data remains secure and fully under our control.
4. Managing Cookie Settings
You can change or withdraw your cookie settings at any time:
- Browser Settings: You can configure your browser settings to prevent cookies from being stored on your device or to display a message every time a new cookie is set. For more details, refer to your browser’s help function.
5. Duration of Storage
The duration for which cookies are stored on your device depends on whether they are “session cookies” or “persistent cookies.” Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are manually deleted.
6. Consent to the Use of Cookies
When you visit our website for the first time, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies (e.g., for statistics). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.
Last Updated: November 13, 2024
For more information about our use of cookies or our privacy practices, please contact Thomas Alexander Kolbe via email at thomasakolbe@icloud.com.