DATA PROTECTION
Cookie Policy
Last updated: 30 May 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They serve different purposes: some are technically necessary for the website to function, while others help analyse usage patterns.
2. Cookies Used on This Website
The following tables list all cookies set by clemios.com and third-party services integrated into this website.
2a. Technically Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for basic website functionality. They cannot be deactivated without affecting the operation of the website. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec_* | WordPress | Authentication cookie for logged-in users (admin only) | Session |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | WordPress | Identifies logged-in users | Session |
| wp-settings-* | WordPress | Stores user interface preferences (admin only) | 1 year |
| litespeed_* | LiteSpeed Cache | Cache management and performance optimisation | Session / varies |
| _lscache_vary | LiteSpeed Cache | Determines cache variation (logged-in vs. visitor) | 2 days |
2b. Consent Management Cookies
These cookies are set by Complianz (the cookie consent plugin) to store your consent preferences. They are required to comply with the legal obligation to document consent. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| cmplz_banner-status | Complianz | Records whether the cookie banner has been dismissed | 365 days |
| cmplz_policy_id | Complianz | Stores the version of the cookie policy the visitor consented to | 365 days |
| cmplz_functional | Complianz | Stores consent status for functional cookies | 365 days |
| cmplz_preferences | Complianz | Stores consent status for preference cookies | 365 days |
| cmplz_statistics | Complianz | Stores consent status for statistics cookies (e.g. Google Analytics) | 365 days |
| cmplz_marketing | Complianz | Stores consent status for marketing cookies | 365 days |
| cmplz_consented_services | Complianz | Lists the specific services the visitor has consented to | 365 days |
2c. Language Preference Cookie
This cookie is set by Polylang to remember your selected language. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in displaying the website in the correct language).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| pll_language | Polylang | Stores the selected language preference (e.g. en, de) | 1 year |
2d. Analytics Cookies
These cookies are set by Google Analytics to measure website usage. They are activated only after you grant consent via the cookie banner. If consent is denied, these cookies are not set. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique visitors using a randomly generated number | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics (GA4) | Maintains session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users for 24 hours | 24 hours |
| _gat | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate (limits data collection on high-traffic sites) | 1 minute |
2e. Marketing Cookies
These cookies may be set by third-party services that load only after you grant marketing consent via the cookie banner. If consent is denied, these services do not load and no cookies are set. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| NID | Google Maps | Stores preferences and information for pages with Google Maps embeds | 6 months |
| CONSENT | Stores cookie consent status for Google services | 2 years |
3. Third-Party Services (No Cookies)
The following services are integrated into this website but do not set cookies:
- Google Fonts: Font files are loaded from Google servers on every page visit. No cookies are set. Your IP address is transmitted to Google. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
- hCaptcha: Bot detection on the contact form. Analyses browser behaviour to verify human visitors. No persistent cookies are set. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in spam protection).
4. Consent Management
This website uses Complianz to manage cookie consent. On your first visit, a cookie banner asks for your consent before any non-essential cookies are set. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in the website footer.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. The following links provide instructions for common browsers:
Disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
6. Google Analytics Opt-Out
You can prevent Google Analytics from collecting your data by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.
7. Changes to This Policy
This cookie policy may be updated to reflect changes in the cookies used or in legal requirements. The date of the last update is shown at the top of this page.
8. Contact
For questions about cookies on this website, contact: contact@clemios.com
For the full privacy policy, see the Privacy Policy.