Cookies Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. They store information specific to your session or preferences and help enhance your experience by personalizing content and remembering your actions.

2. Categories of Cookies We Use

www.gizil.de uses the following types of cookies:

a. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of the website. Without them, core functionalities such as security, navigation, and access to certain areas of the site (e.g., secure account login) would not be possible. They do not store any personal information.

Examples:

• Session identifiers
• Authentication cookies
• Load balancing cookies

b. Performance Cookies

Performance cookies collect anonymous data on how users interact with our website. They help us understand how visitors use our site, which pages are popular, and how we can improve site functionality. This data is aggregated and cannot be used to identify individual visitors.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies (used for tracking usage patterns)
• Website optimization cookies

c. Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as language preferences, region, or username. They enhance the usability of the site by providing personalized features based on your previous visits.

Examples:

• Language preference cookies
• Geolocation-based cookies

d. Targeting and Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. They also limit the number of times you see an ad and help us measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns. They are typically placed by third-party advertising networks with Gizil’s permission.

Examples:

• Cookies from Google AdSense or similar networks
• Cookies for re-marketing campaigns

3. Third-Party Cookies

Gizil collaborates with trusted third-party service providers that may place cookies on your device through www.gizil.de. These cookies are used for analytics, performance monitoring, and advertising. Third-party cookies are governed by the respective provider’s cookie policies. Some common third-party cookies used on our website include:

• Google Analytics: For tracking visitor behavior and site usage.
• LinkedIn Ads and Analytics: For delivering personalized content and understanding user behavior on our professional networks.
• YouTube: For embedding video content and tracking video views.

These third-party services have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review.

4. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the proper functioning of our website.
• Provide a personalized user experience by storing your preferences.
• Analyze site traffic and performance for continuous improvement.
• Display relevant advertisements based on your online behavior.
• Enable social media integration (such as sharing buttons).

5. Your Cookie Preferences

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to reject all or some cookies or to be notified when a cookie is being sent. Keep in mind that disabling cookies may limit your ability to use certain features on our website.

Here’s how you can manage cookies:

• Browser Controls: Adjust your settings to block or delete cookies from www.gizil.de and other websites. Refer to your browser’s help section for guidance (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• Third-Party Opt-Out: You can opt-out of targeted advertising from third-party providers through platforms like Google Ads Settings or by using opt-out tools like the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI).

6. Cookie Retention Periods

The duration for which cookies remain stored on your device varies. Some cookies are session-based and are deleted once you close your browser, while others are persistent cookies that remain until they expire or you manually delete them. The retention periods for specific cookies used on www.gizil.de include:

• Session Cookies: Expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a predefined period (e.g., 1 year) unless deleted by you.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legislation, technology, or website functionality. When we make significant updates, we will notify you by updating the date of this policy and, where appropriate, through more direct communication (such as email or on-site notifications).

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8. Contact Information

For any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies, feel free to contact us at:

• Email: info@gizil.de