Graham Miranda
Hasselfelder Str. 23
38889 Blankenburg (Harz), Germany
Email: [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.
Legal Basis: 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)
Storage Duration: 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.
Legal Basis: 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.
Legal Basis: 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)
Storage Duration: Up to 12 months
3.4 Targeting/Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to make advertising more relevant to you.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG
Consent required: Yes
Storage Duration: Up to 24 months
4. Third-Party Cookies
4.1 Cloudflare
Purpose: Content Delivery Network, security, performance optimization
Cookie Types:
- __cfduid (Security and identification, 30 days)
- cf_clearance (Bot management, 1 year)
Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR
Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Data Transfer: USA (EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework)
4.2 Google Maps
Purpose: Display of interactive maps
Cookie Types:
- NID (Stores preferences, 6 months)
- CONSENT (Stores consent status, 20 years)
Legal Basis: 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.
| Cookie Category | Maximum Storage Duration |
|---|---|
| Technically necessary | 12 months |
| Analytics | 24 months |
| Functional | 12 months |
| Marketing | 24 months |
7. Changing Cookie Settings
You can change your cookie settings at any time:
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:
- Open the cookie settings via the link in the footer
- Deactivate the desired cookie categories
- Save your changes
9. First-Party vs. Third-Party Cookies
First-Party Cookies
Are set directly by grahammiranda.com.
Purpose: Website functionality, user preferences, session management
Third-Party Cookies
Are set by third parties (Cloudflare, Google).
Purpose: 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.
Last Updated: 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)
Germany
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +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.