Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They help website operators understand how visitors use the site, remember preferences, and improve functionality. Cookies contain no personal information unless you explicitly provide it.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as navigation, security, and access to restricted areas. Without these cookies, the website cannot operate as intended.

• Session cookies: Track your session and authentication
• Security cookies: Protect against fraud and ensure data security
• Language preference: Remember your language selection
• CSRF protection: Prevent cross-site request forgery attacks

Functional Cookies

These cookies remember your choices to provide a customized experience. They enhance website functionality but are not essential for basic operation.

• User preferences: Remember filter selections, view preferences
• Form data: Keep information for form completion
• Theme preferences: Remember light/dark mode choices

Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how you use the website by collecting anonymous usage data. This information helps us improve website performance, content, and user experience.

• Google Analytics: Tracks pageviews, user behavior, conversion rates
• Performance data: Measures website loading time and responsiveness
• User flow analysis: Shows how users navigate the site

Marketing & Advertising Cookies

These optional cookies track your activity to show you targeted advertisements on other websites. They help us measure advertising effectiveness and reach relevant audiences.

• Retargeting cookies: Show you relevant ads on other websites
• Social media cookies: Enable social sharing and tracking
• Third-party advertising: Delivered by advertising partners

3. Cookie Consent Management

Initial Consent

When you first visit espatech.eu, a cookie consent banner appears. You can:

• Accept All: Enable all cookies including marketing and analytical
• Essential Only: Use only necessary cookies for website function
• Customize: Choose specific cookie categories to enable

Updating Your Preferences

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by:

• Clicking the cookie preferences button in the footer (where available)
• Deleting cookies from your browser settings
• Using browser privacy/incognito mode
• Contacting us directly at office@espatech.eu

4. Managing Cookies in Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

Google Chrome

Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data → Manage all cookies and site data

Mozilla Firefox

Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Manage Exceptions or Clear Data

Safari (Apple)

Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data → Manage Website Data

Microsoft Edge

Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and other site permissions → Manage cookies and site data

5. Third-Party Cookies

We use the following third-party services that may set cookies:

• Google Analytics: Website usage statistics (privacy policy: google.com/privacy)
• Google Maps: Location embedding on contact page
• Formspree: Contact form processing (privacy policy: formspree.io)
• Social media platforms: If you click social sharing buttons

6. GDPR & Cookie Rights

Under GDPR legislation, you have the right to:

• Consent control: Explicitly consent to each cookie category
• Withdraw consent: Change or revoke your preferences at any time
• Request deletion: Ask us to delete cookies and personal data
• Access information: Know which cookies we use and for what purpose
• Opt-out: Refuse non-essential cookies without penalties

7. Cookie Retention Period

Cookie Type	Retention Period
Essential	Session or up to 12 months
Functional	Up to 12 months
Analytical	Up to 26 months (Google Analytics)
Marketing	Various (typically 3-24 months)

8. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers have a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. ESPATECH does not respond to DNT headers, but you can manage cookies through your browser settings or our cookie preferences tool.

9. Updates to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy to reflect changes in technology, regulations, or our practices. Changes are effective upon publication. We encourage you to review this policy periodically for updates.

10. Contact & Questions

If you have questions about our cookie practices or wish to exercise your rights, please contact:

ESPATECH GmbH
Paul-Gesche-Str. 4, D-10315 Berlin, Germany
Email: office@espatech.eu
Phone: +49 179 617 3899