Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 2024

This Cookie Policy explains how ddrowsily GmbH uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. By continuing to use our website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

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 and to provide information to website owners about how users interact with their sites.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or are deleted, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.

How We Use Cookies

ddrowsily uses cookies for several purposes to enhance your browsing experience and improve our website functionality:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic website functionality and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how visitors use our website
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences
  • Functional Cookies: Enable enhanced features and personalisation

We do not use cookies for advertising or marketing purposes on our website.

Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions you take, such as setting privacy preferences or filling in forms.

Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site.

Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our website.

Detailed Cookie Information

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Type
cookie_consent Stores your cookie consent preferences 1 year Essential
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes unique users 2 years Analytics
_ga_* Google Analytics - session and campaign data 2 years Analytics
session_id Maintains user session for website functionality Session Essential
preferences Remembers user interface preferences 6 months Functional

Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party services that place cookies on your device. These services include:

  • Google Analytics: Provides website usage statistics and visitor insights
  • Content Delivery Networks: Improve website performance and loading speeds
  • Security Services: Protect against spam and malicious activities

These third parties have their own privacy policies and cookie practices. We recommend reviewing their policies to understand how they use cookies and personal data.

Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner where you can:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject non-essential cookies
  • View detailed cookie information

Browser Settings

You can control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View and delete existing cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block third-party cookies
  • Clear all cookies when you close the browser
  • Receive notifications when cookies are set

Important Note

Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Essential cookies are required for basic website operation and cannot be disabled.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here are links to cookie management instructions for popular browsers:

Chrome

Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Google Analytics Opt-out

If you prefer not to have your website activity tracked by Google Analytics, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, which prevents your data from being used by Google Analytics.

You can download the opt-out add-on from the Google Analytics website for most popular browsers.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our cookie usage or legal requirements. When we make material changes, we will notify you by:

  • Updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Displaying a notice on our website
  • Requesting renewed consent where required by law

We recommend reviewing this policy periodically to stay informed about our cookie practices.

Contact Us About Cookies

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

ddrowsily GmbH
Hauptstraße 108
04263 Leipzig, Germany

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 696632828

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM