This Cookie-Richtlinie explains how Sphoten ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on our website and related services. It should be read together with our Datenschutzrichtlinie.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help sites remember preferences, keep you signed in, and understand how pages are used. Similar technologies include local storage and pixels.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies and similar technologies to:
- Keep sessions secure and remember that you are signed in
- Store language and cookie-consent preferences
- Maintain essential site and dashboard functionality
- Measure site usage and improve performance when you allow analytics cookies
3. Types of cookies we use
Strictly necessary
These cookies are required for the site to work — for example authentication, security, load balancing, and remembering your cookie choices. They cannot be switched off through our consent banner.
Preferences
These remember choices such as your selected language so the experience stays consistent across visits.
Analytics (optional)
If you accept optional cookies, we may use analytics tools to understand traffic, popular pages, and technical issues. These help us improve Sphoten. You can decline them and continue using the site.
4. Your choices
When you first visit, you can accept all cookies or continue with essential cookies only. Your choice is stored in your browser (local storage). You can clear site data in your browser settings to see the banner again and choose differently.
You can also control cookies through your browser. Blocking all cookies may affect sign-in and other features.
5. Third parties
Some cookies may be set by service providers that help us host, secure, or analyze the site. Those providers process data under their own terms and our contractual safeguards where applicable.
6. Updates
We may update this Cookie-Richtlinie from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top reflects the latest revision.
7. Contact
Questions about cookies or privacy may be sent to privacy@sphoten.com or through our Contact page.