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Last updated: 26/01/2025

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This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, and your choices regarding their use when accessing w-h-b.de. It is part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They help the website recognize your device, improve your user experience, and provide certain functionalities.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

We use the following types of cookies on w-h-b.de:

2.1 Necessary Cookies

• These cookies are essential for the website to function properly.

• Examples include cookies that allow you to log in, navigate the site, and use its features.

2.2 Analytical/Performance Cookies

• These cookies help us understand how visitors use our website by collecting information such as pages visited, time spent on the site, and error messages.

• They do not collect information that directly identifies you and are used to improve the website’s functionality.

2.3 Functional Cookies

• These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language settings or form inputs, to enhance your user experience.

2.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

• These cookies are used to deliver personalized advertisements and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

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3. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the proper functioning of the website.

• Improve website performance and user experience.

• Analyze website traffic and user behavior.

• Provide personalized content and targeted advertisements.

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4. Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device. These third parties include:

• Analytics providers (e.g., Google Analytics)

• Advertising partners

• Social media platforms

These third parties may collect data about your online activities over time and across different websites.

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5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you visit w-h-b.de for the first time, you will see a cookie banner asking for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can choose to:

• Accept all cookies

• Customize your preferences

• Reject non-essential cookies

5.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences or withdraw your consent at any time by accessing the cookie settings on our website or by adjusting your browser settings.

5.3 Disabling Cookies in Your Browser

You can disable cookies entirely through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

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6. Retention of Cookies

• Session cookies: These are temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.

• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.

Specific retention periods for each cookie are provided in our Cookie Settings Dashboard.

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7. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the GDPR, you have the right to:

• Receive clear and transparent information about the cookies we use.

• Provide or withdraw your consent for the use of non-essential cookies.

• Access and delete personal data collected via cookies.

For more information on how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

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8. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our business practices. Updates will be posted on this page with an updated date.

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9. Contact Information

If you have any questions or concerns about this Cookie Policy or your rights under GDPR, please contact us at:

w-h-b.de
William Houter-Boulding
St. Bernhard Str 12a
info@w-h-b.de
+4917623346252