What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They keep the site working, remember your preferences and collect information about how the site is used. In this policy, "cookies" also covers similar technologies such as browser local storage, session storage and pixel tags.
Consent
On your first visit you will see a cookie notice. No non-essential cookies are placed on your device until you give consent. When you consent, the scope and timestamp of that consent are recorded.
You can withdraw consent at any time using the cookie settings link at the bottom of the page, or by deleting existing cookies through your browser settings. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before it.
Categories of cookies we use
Strictly necessary cookies
Required for core site functions and cannot be disabled. No consent required.
ProviderPurposeRetentionFramer B.V. (Netherlands)Site hosting, session management, securitySession – 1 yearTally BV (Belgium)Embedded form functionality, form stateSession – 1 yearStripe Payments Europe Ltd. (Ireland)Payment processing, fraud preventionSession – 1 yearVermeil StudioStoring your cookie consent preference6 months
Legal basis: § 25 (2) TDDDG (technically necessary storage) in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR — our legitimate interest in the technically error-free and secure operation of the site. For payment-related cookies, additionally Art. 6 (1) (b) GDPR — performance of a contract.
B) Analytics cookies
Used to understand how the site is used, which pages attract interest, and how to improve the site.
ProviderServiceData collectedRetentionGoogle Ireland LimitedGoogle Analytics 4Truncated IP address, device and browser information, pages viewed, session duration, referring source, approximate location (city level)Up to 2 years
Legal basis: § 25 (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR — your explicit consent.
C) Marketing and advertising cookies
Used to measure the performance of our advertising campaigns, understand which actions our ads lead to, and optimise ad spend.
ProviderServiceData collectedRetentionGoogle Ireland LimitedGoogle Ads conversion trackingAd click identifier (GCLID), conversion events, device and browser information90 days – 2 years
Legal basis: § 25 (1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR — your explicit consent.
Details on Google services
Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Google Analytics 4 and Google Ads are activated on our site only if you have given consent. We use Google Consent Mode; where consent has not been given, only cookieless, non-identifying signals are transmitted to Google services, or no data is transmitted at all.
IP anonymisation: In Google Analytics 4, IP addresses are anonymised by default and the full IP address is not stored.
Third-country transfer: Google may transfer data to Google LLC in the United States. The US is a third country without an adequate level of protection within the meaning of the GDPR; access to the data by US public authorities cannot be entirely ruled out. The transfer takes place on the basis of:
Standard Contractual Clauses adopted by the European Commission (Art. 46 (2) (c) GDPR)
The EU-US Data Privacy Framework, to the extent Google LLC is certified (Art. 45 GDPR)
Your consent also covers this transfer pursuant to Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR.
Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy Google's business data terms: https://business.safety.google/privacy/
Opt-out: You can also block Google Analytics using a browser add-on: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
Managing cookies in your browser
Independently of our cookie notice, you can manage cookies through your browser settings:
Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies
Safari: Preferences → Privacy
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
If you block all cookies, some site functions (form submission, payment flow) may not work.
Profiling and automated decision-making
Data collected through cookies is not used for automated individual decisions that produce legal effects concerning you or similarly significantly affect you (Art. 22 GDPR).