Last updated: 2026
1. Introduction and Scope
This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy ensures compliance with European Union and German data protection regulations, particularly the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
This policy applies to the website accessible at: bjwdl.com
2. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored in the memory or on the hard drive of your device (such as a computer, tablet, or smartphone) by your browser when you visit a website. They contain information about your website usage, enabling us to recognize your browser and maintain your preferences across pages.
We primarily use the following two categories of cookies:
Session Cookies: Automatically deleted when you close your browser.
Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a longer period until they expire or are manually deleted.
3. Categories of Cookies We Use & Legal Basis
Under the GDPR, we process different types of cookies based on the following legal foundations:
Cookie Category | Function and Description | Retention Period | Legal Basis (GDPR) |
Strictly Necessary Cookies | Required for the basic functionality of the website (e.g., maintaining logins, securing data). They do not collect personal information for marketing purposes. | Session or up to 1 year | Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR (Legitimate Interests) |
Analytics Cookies | Used to analyze website traffic and understand visitor behavior to optimize the user experience and website structure (e.g., Google Analytics). | Usually 1 to 24 months | Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (Based on your Consent) |
Marketing & Advertising Cookies | Track user browsing habits and activities to deliver personalized and relevant advertisements. | Usually 1 to 24 months | Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR (Based on your Consent) |
4. Third-Party Services (e.g., Analytics and Tracking Tools)
If you use third-party tools, include this section in your policy:
Google Analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysis service provided by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland). This service uses cookies to analyze your usage of our website.
Data Transfer: Information generated by the cookies may be transferred to and stored on Google servers located in the US and other countries.
IP Anonymization: We have activated IP anonymization on this website. Your IP address will be truncated by Google within the European Union or the European Economic Area before transmission.
Legal Basis: We only use this service after you have provided explicit consent (Opt-in) via our Cookie Consent Banner.
5. Managing Your Cookie Settings and Your Rights
Under European data protection law, you have specific rights regarding your personal data:
Right to Withdraw Consent: You may change your preferences or revoke your consent at any time through our Cookie Consent Center.
Browser Controls: You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may restrict the functionality of this website.
Further GDPR Rights: You have the right to access, rectify, erase ("Right to be forgotten"), restrict processing, and data portability.