Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy in accordance with GDPR and TTDSG
This Cookie Policy informs you, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Telecommunications Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), how and for what purposes we use cookies and similar technologies on this website.
1. Responsible Party
Kranich-Pedia UG (limited liability) & Co KG
Poggenhof 25
18569 Schaprode, Germany
Email: kontakt@kranichpedia.de
Phone: +49 (0)38309 734700
2. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They contain information that enables your browser to be recognised or certain functions of the website to be provided. Cookies may also contain or be linked to personal data.
3. Legal basis for the use of cookies
According to § 25 (1) TTDSG, consent is generally required for storing information on your device or for accessing already stored information.
We obtain this consent when you first visit our website via a cookie consent banner.
Exceptions only apply to cookies that are
necessary solely for the transmission of a message over an electronic communications network, or
absolutely necessary to provide a service explicitly requested by you (§ 25 (2) TTDSG).
The processing of personal data in connection with cookies is based on Article 6 (1) (a) GDPR (consent) or Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a functioning website).
4. Categories of cookies used by us
a) Technically necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for our website to function correctly. This includes cookies for login functions, shopping carts, language settings, or security features. Without them, you cannot use our website.
b) Functional cookies
They enable enhanced functions and more convenient use, such as saving your preferences or login details.
c) Analytics cookies
We use these cookies to analyse how visitors use our website (e.g., which pages are accessed, how long sessions last). The data collected helps us improve content and features.
d) Marketing and tracking cookies
These cookies allow us and our partners to display personalised advertising to users and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. Data may be shared with third parties or merged with other information.
5. Third-party cookies
We may use services from third parties, such as Google Analytics or booking platforms (e.g., SiteMinder Direct Book). These set cookies on our behalf to create statistics or enable certain functions (such as bookings or payment processing).
More information about the third-party providers used and their privacy policies can be found in our privacy policy.
6. Storage duration and deletion
Cookies can be "session cookies" (automatically deleted when the browser is closed) or "persistent cookies" (stored until a set expiry date). The individual storage duration is specified in our consent tool settings or your browser settings.
7. Managing cookies
You can withdraw your consent at any time with future effect or change your preferences by visiting our cookie settings or deleting cookies through your browser.
Most browsers offer settings that allow you to disable cookies completely or partially. Please note that disabling technically necessary cookies may cause parts of our website not to function properly.
8. Your rights
You have the right at any time to access, rectify, delete, and restrict the processing of your personal data, as well as the right to data portability (Articles 15–20 GDPR). You also have the right to object to the processing of personal data (Article 21 GDPR).
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority if you believe that the processing of your data violates data protection law.
9. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this policy to reflect technical or legal developments. The current version is always available on our website.