Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15 January 2026

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit our website garvosteli.top. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide a better user experience. Cookies contain information that is transferred to your device's hard drive and stored there.

This Cookie Policy explains how garvosteli.top AG ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. This policy should be read in conjunction with our Privacy Policy, which explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important reasons:

• Essential Functionality: To ensure our website functions properly and securely
• User Experience: To remember your preferences and provide a personalised experience
• Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
• Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
• Security: To protect against fraud and unauthorised access

Types of Cookies We Use

We categorise cookies into four main types based on their purpose and functionality:

1. Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They enable basic features like page navigation, access to secure areas, and form submissions. Our website cannot operate properly without these cookies, and they cannot be disabled.

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. We use this data to improve our website performance, content, and user experience. These cookies are provided by Google Analytics.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences, language settings, and previous interactions with our website. They help provide a more personalised experience but are not essential for basic website operation.

4. Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may be set by us or third-party advertising partners and are used to build a profile of your interests and show relevant adverts on other sites. These cookies are provided by Google Ads and other advertising platforms.

Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides details about the specific cookies used on our website:

Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services that we use to enhance functionality and provide analytics. These include:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics sets cookies to collect information about your visit, including pages viewed, time spent on the site, and how you arrived at our website. This information is used in aggregate form and does not identify individual users.

Google Ads

We use Google Ads for advertising and remarketing purposes. Google Ads cookies help us measure the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns and show relevant advertisements to users who have previously visited our website.

Google Fonts

We use Google Fonts to display typography on our website. Google may set cookies when loading fonts, though these are typically minimal and used for performance optimisation.

Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences while still providing basic analytics functionality. When you choose to decline marketing or analytics cookies, Google services operate in a privacy-enhanced mode that:

• Does not store or read analytics cookies
• Does not store or read advertising cookies
• Uses cookieless measurement for basic insights
• Respects your privacy choices across all Google services

This ensures that your consent preferences are honoured while still allowing us to understand basic website performance in an aggregated, privacy-friendly manner.

How to Manage Cookies

You have several options for managing cookies on our website:

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

• Accept All: Allow all types of cookies
• Reject All: Only allow necessary cookies
• Customise: Choose specific cookie categories to allow

You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link in our website footer or clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Allow only first-party cookies
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect your ability to use certain features of our website.

Browser-Specific Instructions

For specific instructions on managing cookies in your browser:

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

Third-Party Opt-Out Options

You can also opt out of specific third-party tracking services:

• Google Analytics: Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on
• Google Ads: Google Ads Settings
• General Advertising: Your Online Choices (EU)

Mobile Device Settings

On mobile devices, you can control tracking through device settings:

• iOS: Settings > Privacy & Security > Tracking
• Android: Settings > Google > Ads > Opt out of Ads Personalisation

Impact of Disabling Cookies

While you can choose to disable cookies, please be aware that this may affect your experience on our website:

• Some features may not function properly
• Your preferences may not be remembered between visits
• You may see less relevant content and advertisements
• Contact forms and enquiry submissions may be affected

Cookie Retention and Deletion

Different cookies have different lifespans:

• Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain until their expiry date or manual deletion
• Our Cookies: Typically expire within 1 year unless refreshed
• Third-Party Cookies: Managed by the respective providers

Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. When we make significant changes, we will:

• Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
• Notify you through our website or email if you're a registered user
• Request renewed consent for new types of cookies if required

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

Legal Basis for Cookie Use

Our use of cookies is based on the following legal grounds:

• Necessary Cookies: Legitimate interest in website operation and security
• Analytics Cookies: Your consent through our cookie banner
• Functional Cookies: Your consent and legitimate interest in user experience
• Marketing Cookies: Your explicit consent through our cookie banner

Contact Information

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

garvosteli.top AG
Data Protection Officer
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +43 3164732932
Address: Hernalser Hauptstraße 190, 8068 Graz, Styria, Austria

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy:

• All About Cookies - Independent information about cookies
• ICO Guidance on Cookies - UK Information Commissioner's Office
• Austrian Data Protection Authority - Local data protection guidance