Cookie Policy

Graham Miranda
Hasselfelder Str. 23
38889 Blankenburg (Harz), Germany
E-Mail: [email protected]

Last Updated: November 12, 2025

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They enable the website to remember your actions and preferences over a certain period, so you don’t have to re-enter them each time you return to the website or browse from one page to another.

2. Legal Basis

The use of cookies on this website complies with:

• General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) – in particular Art. 6 GDPR
• Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG) – in particular § 25 TDDDG
• Digital Services Act (DDG) – since May 14, 2024
• ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC)

3. Types of Cookies

3.1 Technically Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to actions you take.

Rechtsgrundlage: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR and § 25 para. 2 TDDDG

Examples:

• cookie_consent (Stores cookie consent status)
• session_id (Maintains user session)
• csrf_token (Protects against CSRF attacks)
• language_preference (Save language selection)

Dauer der Lagerung: Up to 12 months

No consent required according to § 25 para. 2 no. 2 TDDDG

3.2 Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

Rechtsgrundlage: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG

Consent required: Yes

Examples:

• _ga (Google Analytics – Distinguishing users)
• _gid (Google Analytics – Distinguishing users)
• _gat (Google Analytics – Throttling request rate)

Opt-Out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers.

Rechtsgrundlage: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG

Consent required: Yes

Examples:

• player_settings (Video player settings)
• map_preferences (Map display preferences)

Dauer der Lagerung: Up to 12 months

3.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to make advertising more relevant to you.

Rechtsgrundlage: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG

Consent required: Yes

Dauer der Lagerung: Up to 24 months

4. Third-Party Cookies

4.1 Cloudflare

Zweck: Content Delivery Network, security, performance optimization

Cookie Types:

• __cfduid (Security and identification, 30 days)
• cf_clearance (Bot management, 1 year)

Rechtsgrundlage: Art. 6 Abs.. 1 lit. f GDPR

Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/

Data Transfer: USA (EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework)

4.2 Google Maps

Zweck: Display of interactive maps

Cookie Types:

• NID (Stores preferences, 6 months)
• CONSENT (Stores consent status, 20 years)

Rechtsgrundlage: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR

Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Data Transfer: USA (EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework)

5. Cookie Management

5.1 Cookie Banner

When you first visit our website, a cookie banner is displayed where you can give or refuse consent for the use of non-essential cookies.

Requirements:

• Equivalent design of Accept and Reject buttons
• No pre-selected checkboxes
• Granular control of individual categories
• Revocable at any time

5.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies

Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies

Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies

Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions

6. Cookie Storage Duration

Session Cookies

Are automatically deleted when you close your browser.

Persistent Cookies

Remain stored on your device for the specified duration.

7. Changing Cookie Settings

Sie können Ihre Cookie-Einstellungen jederzeit ändern:

Option 1: Click on the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer

Option 2: Use your browser settings

Option 3: Use the opt-out links of the providers

8. Withdrawal of Consent

You have the right to withdraw your consent at any time. The withdrawal has no effect on the lawfulness of processing carried out until the withdrawal.

How to withdraw:

1. Open the cookie settings via the link in the footer
2. Deactivate the desired cookie categories
3. Save your changes

9. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies

First-Party Cookies

Are set directly by grahammiranda.com.

Zweck: Website functionality, user preferences, session management

Third-Party Cookies

Are set by third parties (Cloudflare, Google).

Zweck: Analytics, advertising, social media integration, map integration

10. Do Not Track (DNT)

We respect DNT signals and adjust our tracking accordingly. DNT is not a legally binding requirement, but we respect this preference.

11. Your Rights

You have the following rights regarding cookies:

• Right to Information: You have the right to know which cookies are being used
• Right to Refuse: You can refuse the use of non-essential cookies
• Right to Withdraw: You can withdraw your consent at any time
• Right to Deletion: You can delete all cookies at any time
• Right to Complain: You can complain to the data protection authority

12. Updates to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons.

Zuletzt aktualisiert: November 12, 2025

In case of significant changes, we will inform you via our website.

13. Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

Graham Miranda
Hasselfelder Str. 23
38889 Blankenburg (Harz)
Deutschland

E-Mail: [email protected]
Telefon: +49 15678 397267

Business Hours:
Monday – Friday: 09:00 AM – 5:00 PM (CET)

Other Legal Documents:

• Privacy Policy: https://www.grahammiranda.com/legal/privacy-policy
• Legal Notice: https://www.grahammiranda.com/legal/impressum-legal-notice
• Terms and Conditions: https://www.grahammiranda.com/legal/terms-and-conditions/

This Cookie Policy was created in consideration of the GDPR, TDDDG, DDG, and the Consent Management Services Regulation.