Cookie Policy
Effective Date: December 2025
At [news-annakarolinaheinrich.com], we use cookies and similar technologies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze traffic, and provide personalized content and offers, including affiliate referrals. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can manage your preferences.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help us:
- Make the website work correctly
- Remember your preferences
- Understand how visitors use the website
- Provide relevant content and personalized offers
2. Types of Cookies We Use
| Category | Purpose | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Functional | Essential for website operation, remembering preferences | Session cookies, language settings |
| Statistics / Analytics | Collect anonymous data about site usage | Google Analytics (GA4) |
| Marketing / Affiliate | Track affiliate referrals and display personalized offers | Awin, Voghion, Amazon Associates, other affiliate tracking cookies |
3. Third-Party Cookies
We may use third-party services that set cookies on our site:
- Google Analytics (GA4): tracks visitor behavior to improve the website
- Awin / Voghion / Amazon Associates: track affiliate referrals and commissions
- Social media or ad networks may set cookies when content is embedded
Note: These third-party cookies are governed by the respective privacy policies of those providers.
4. Managing Your Cookies
You can control your cookie preferences at any time:
- Use the cookie consent banner to accept or reject categories of cookies
- Access “Manage Preferences” on the banner to allow or block specific types of cookies
Important:
- Disabling functional cookies may affect website performance
- Disabling analytics or marketing cookies may prevent tracking for personalization and affiliate commissions
5. International Visitors
Our website is accessed by users worldwide. We respect:
- EU GDPR for European users
- CCPA / California Privacy Rights for US users
- General international privacy principles for other countries
Your choices regarding cookies will apply wherever you access the site.
6. Affiliate Links
Some links on this website are affiliate links through Awin and Amazon Associates. This means that if you make a purchase through these links, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Affiliate tracking cookies will only be used if you consent via the cookie banner, and help us provide personalized offers and support our website.
We comply with international privacy laws and FTC guidelines regarding affiliate advertising and endorsements.
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted here with a “Last Updated” date. Please check periodically to stay informed.
8. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy or managing your cookie preferences, please contact us via our website contact form.