Cookie Policy

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how VitaMan ("we," "us," or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings or by using the cookie consent banner on our website.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which are deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

Types of Cookies We Use

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Cookie consent preferences
• Session management
• Security cookies

Performance and Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and if visitors receive error messages. This information helps us improve how our website works.

Examples:

• Google Analytics cookies (if analytics are enabled)
• Page load time tracking
• User behavior patterns

These cookies do not collect information that identifies individual visitors. All information collected is aggregated and anonymous.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make and provide enhanced, more personalized features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• Region selection
• Accessibility options

Google Consent Mode v2

VitaMan implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to adjust how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. This ensures compliance with privacy regulations while still providing basic website functionality.

How Consent Mode v2 Works

When you visit our website, we check for your cookie consent preferences. Based on your choices:

• If you accept cookies: Analytics and advertising cookies function normally, collecting data to help us improve our website and measure visitor engagement.
• If you decline cookies: Google tags operate in a limited mode, respecting your privacy preferences while still allowing basic anonymized measurements.

Consent Categories

Our implementation includes the following consent categories:

• analytics_storage: Enables storage related to analytics (e.g., visit duration)
• ad_storage: Enables storage related to advertising
• ad_user_data: Controls whether user data is shared with Google for advertising purposes
• ad_personalization: Controls whether personalized advertising is enabled

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics and deliver content. Third-party cookies are set by domains other than our website.

Third parties we may work with include:

• Google Analytics for website analytics
• Content delivery networks (CDNs) for serving website resources

Please note that we do not control these third-party cookies. For more information about third-party cookies, please refer to the privacy policies of the respective third parties.

How to Control Cookies

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. Your choice is stored and will be remembered for future visits.

You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website, which will display the consent banner again.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to refuse cookies or delete certain cookies. Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly.

How to manage cookies in common browsers:

• Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
• Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

Opt-Out Options

For specific opt-out options related to analytics and advertising:

• Google Analytics: You can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on available at tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout
• Do Not Track: We respect Do Not Track (DNT) signals from browsers when technically feasible

Cookie Lifespan

The duration that cookies remain on your device depends on their type:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain for a set period (ranging from hours to years) or until manually deleted

Cookie consent preferences are typically stored for 12 months.

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.

Your Rights Under GDPR

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you have certain rights regarding your personal data, including data collected through cookies:

• Right to access your personal data
• Right to rectification of inaccurate data
• Right to erasure (right to be forgotten)
• Right to restrict processing
• Right to data portability
• Right to object to processing
• Right to withdraw consent

To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

VitaMan
Lindenstraße 32
10969 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 562 4897
Email: [email protected]