Cookie-Richtlinie
Last updated: March 2026
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your browser when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device and remember certain information about your visit.
We use a small number of cookies required for the secure operation of this website, and — with your consent — analytics cookies to help us understand how visitors use the site. We do not use advertising or tracking cookies.
Category A: Strictly Necessary These cookies are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
wordpress_test_cookie | WordPress / IONOS | Checks that the browser accepts cookies | Session |
elementor | Elementor | Stores editor state for admin users; not set for regular visitors | Session |
Category B: Analytics (requires consent) These cookies are only placed after you have accepted analytics cookies via our consent banner.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users via a randomly generated client ID | 2 years |
_ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state for GA4 data streams | 2 years |
_gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users; refreshed every 24 hours | 24 hours |
_gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate to Google servers | 1 minute |
Category C: Functional / Security These cookies support form protection and are placed when you interact with the contact form.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
_GRECAPTCHA | Google reCAPTCHA | Distinguishes human users from bots on the contact form | 6 months |
Strictly necessary cookies (Category A) are placed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — our legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website. No consent is required.
Analytics cookies (Category B) are placed only with your prior consent under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR. You may withdraw consent at any time via our cookie settings.
reCAPTCHA cookies (Category C) are placed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — our legitimate interest in protecting the contact form from automated abuse.
You can manage your cookie choices at any time via our cookie consent banner. You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
Note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the functionality of this website.
We may update this Cookie Policy as our cookie usage changes or as required by applicable law. The revision date at the top of this page reflects the most recent update.
Questions about our use of cookies: mail@8scale.tech
