1. Introduction
This website uses cookies and other related technologies (for convenience) all technologies are referred to as “cookies”). Cookies are also placed by third parties we have engaged. In the document below we inform you about the use of cookies on this website.
2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
“Cookies” include classic HTTP cookies, HTML5/Local-Storage entries, pixel tags or other technologies that store or read information on your device to enable functions or analyse usage.
3. Legal Bases
Storing / reading information is governed by § 25 of the German Telecommunications-Digital-Services-Data-Protection Act (TDDDG). Subsequent processing of personal data falls under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
| Category | Typical purpose | Storage / Access (§ 25 TDDDG) | Data processing (GDPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Login session, spam protection | § 25 (2) No. 2 – no consent required | Art. 6 (1) b or f |
| Functional | Elementor layout data | Consent (§ 25 (1)) | Art. 6 (1) a |
| Analytics | e.g. Google Analytics | Consent | Art. 6 (1) a |
| Marketing / Tracking | Embedded YouTube videos, remarketing | Consent | Art. 6 (1) a |
4. Consent Management
We use a WordPress consent tool (e.g. CookieYes, Real Cookie Banner). On your first visit a banner appears where you can enable or disable each cookie category separately.
Your choice is recorded for 12 months unless you withdraw it earlier.
You can change or withdraw consent at any time via the “Cookie settings” link in the footer.
5. Cookies We Use (examples – adapt to reality)
| Name | Provider / Domain | Category | Purpose | Lifetime | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie | First-party | Necessary | Checks whether cookies can be set | Session | HTTP |
wordpress_logged_in_* | First-party | Necessary | Keeps you logged in | Session | HTTP |
wp-settings-*, wp-settings-time-* | First-party | Necessary | Stores WP-Admin / editor settings | 1 year | HTTP |
elementor | Local Storage | Functional | Ensures pages built with Elementor are displayed correctly | Persistent | Local Storage |
_GRECAPTCHA | Google (google.com) | Necessary | Bot / spam detection (reCAPTCHA v3) | 6 months | HTTP |
rc::a, rc::c | Google (google.com) | Necessary | Persistent / session risk analysis for reCAPTCHA | Persistent / Session | Local Storage |
YSC | YouTube (youtube.com) | Marketing | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of videos watched | Session | HTTP |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Marketing | Estimates bandwidth + suggests videos | 6 months | HTTP |
__Secure-YEC, CONSENT | YouTube / Google | Marketing | Fraud prevention, user preferences | 13 months / 2 years | HTTP |
(Add, rename or remove entries so they match the cookies your plugins actually set.)
6. International Data Transfers
Google services (YouTube, reCAPTCHA) may transfer data to the USA. Protection is provided by EU Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and, where activated, Google’s EU Data Boundary.
7. Withdrawal of Consent & Browser Settings
You can withdraw your consent at any time in the Cookie settings or delete/block cookies in your browser (e.g. Chrome ▸ Settings ▸ Privacy & security ▸ Clear browsing data).
8. Your Rights
Right of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, data portability and objection under Art. 15 ff. GDPR, plus the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority.
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Policy to reflect legal or service changes. The version displayed when you return will apply.
10. Contact details
For questions and/or comments about our Cookie Policy and this statement, please contact us by using the following contact details:
Alexander Perseke
Hallerstr. 45
20146 Hamburg
Germany
Website: https://alexperseke.com
E-Mail: hello@alexperseke.com