Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) by websites. They serve to make the website more user-friendly, to provide certain functions, or to analyze usage behavior.

2. Legal Basis

The storage of cookies is based on § 25 (1) TTDSG (Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act) in conjunction with Art. 6 (1)(a) GDPR (consent) or Art. 6 (1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) for technically necessary cookies.

Technically necessary cookies (§ 25 (2) TTDSG) are set without consent as they are essential for the operation of the website. All other cookies are only activated after your explicit consent.

3. Types of Cookies

3.1 Technically Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the proper operation of the website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to protected areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. They are only set with your explicit consent.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to display relevant advertising to visitors. Currently, this website does not use marketing cookies.

4. Managing Consent

On your first visit to our website, you will be asked for your consent via a cookie banner. You can change or revoke your settings at any time via the 'Cookie Settings' link in the footer of our website.

5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of our website.

Instructions for common browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security
• Safari: Settings → Privacy
• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search and Services

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy at any time to reflect changes in our practices or for legal reasons. The current version can always be found on this page.

7. Contact

If you have questions about our cookie policy, please contact:

THE BARK Email: datenschutz@the-bark.de Phone: +49 176 614 250 57