Cookie Policy
Last updated: December 21, 2025
This cookie policy informs you pursuant to Art. 12 GDPR and § 25 TTDSG about the nature, scope, purposes, and legal bases for the use of cookies and similar technologies on this website.
For additional information about your data subject rights, please see our Privacy Policy.Privacy Policy.
Important Notice Regarding Consent
- No cookies before consent: Non-essential cookies are only set after you have actively consented.
- Equal choice: Rejecting non-essential cookies is just as easy as accepting them.
- Withdraw anytime: You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
1. What are Cookies and Similar Technologies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve to enable certain functions and provide information about your usage.
Note on LocalStorage and SessionStorage: Local storage technologies also fall under § 25 TTDSG. Unless technically necessary, they are only used after your consent.
2. Categories of Cookies
2.1 Technically Required Cookies (without consent)
These cookies are strictly necessary pursuant to § 25(2) No. 2 TTDSG to provide a telemedia service explicitly requested by you.
| Cookie/Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Stores your actively selected language preference | 12 months |
| __clerk_* | Authentication and session management (login only) | Session |
2.2 Preference Cookies (with consent)
These cookies store your comfort settings and require your consent.
| Cookie/Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| theme | Stores your dark/light mode preference | Persistent (localStorage) |
Theme setting is only saved after you actively select a mode.
2.3 Analytics Cookies (consent required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website.
| Cookie/Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics - Distinguishes users | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics - Session state | 2 years |
| _analytics_visitor | First-Party Analytics - Anonymous visitor ID | Persistent |
| _analytics_session | First-Party Analytics - Session ID | Session |
Notes on Google Analytics
- IP Anonymization: Google Analytics is used with IP anonymization enabled.
- Data Retention: Data retention period is limited to 14 months.
- Third-country Transfer: Transfer based on SCCs and EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
- First-Party Analytics: Does not store IP addresses, deletes data after 13 months.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We currently do not use marketing cookies.
2.5 Cookie Duration Explained
- Session: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent: Remains until manually deleted or expires
- 12 months: Automatically deleted after one year
- 2 years: Maximum storage duration for Google Analytics
2.6 Additional Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use the following LocalStorage elements:
| Element | Purpose | Category |
|---|---|---|
| gpc-preference | Stores your GPC setting | Required |
| gpc-banner-dismissed | Prevents repeated GPC banner display | Required |
| cs_visitor_id | Anonymous visitor ID for chatbot (only when actively used) | Functional |
| cs_gdpr_consent | Stores chatbot GDPR consent | Required |
| cs_chat_history | Stores chatbot history for session continuity | Preferences |
This data is stored locally on your device. Analytics IDs (e.g., _analytics_visitor) are transmitted to our first-party analytics with consent.
3. Third-Party Services
The following third-party services may use cookies:
- Clerk: Authentication and user management (login only)
- Cal.com: Booking system (only during active booking)
- Google Analytics: Website analysis (consent required)
These services have their own privacy policies:
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
Use the following tool to adjust your cookie preferences:
Manage Cookie Preferences
Essential Cookies
Required for the website to function properly.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our website.
What we collect:
- Pages visited & time spent
- Device type, browser, OS
- Country & city (no IP stored)
- Scroll depth & button clicks
- Page performance metrics
Privacy-first: No IP addresses stored. Data deleted after 13 months.
Marketing Cookies
Used for targeted advertising (currently not used).
Preference Cookies
Remember your settings and preferences.
4.1 Withdrawing Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
Legal basis: Art. 7(3) GDPR
- Use the cookie settings tool above
- Click 'Essential Only'
- Your choice takes effect immediately
4.2 Other Options
- Click 'Cookie Settings' in the footer
- Use your browser's cookie management
- Return to this page
4.3 Consent Renewal
After 12 months, you will be asked for your consent again.
5. Browser Settings
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Block all cookies
- Block third-party cookies only
- Automatically delete cookies after each session
Note: Blocking technically required cookies may affect website functionality.
Browser instructions:
6. Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control
We respect your browser's Do Not Track (DNT) signal.
Note on Global Privacy Control (GPC)
GPC is not explicitly regulated by law in the EU. We voluntarily treat a GPC signal as rejection of non-essential cookies.
7. Legal Bases
The use of cookies is based on the following legal bases:
| Category | Legal Basis |
|---|---|
| Technically required | § 25(2) No. 2 TTDSG |
| Preferences | § 25(1) TTDSG with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR |
| Analytics | § 25(1) TTDSG with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR |
| Marketing | § 25(1) TTDSG with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR |
Additionally: ePrivacy Directive 2002/58/EC Art. 5(3)
8. Proof of Consent
We document your cookie consents pursuant to Art. 7(1) GDPR:
- Timestamp of your consent or rejection
- Selected cookie categories
- Version of the cookie policy
Retention period: 3 years
9. Changes to This Policy
We may update this cookie policy.
For material changes, we will inform you via the cookie banner.
10. Contact
For questions about this cookie policy, contact us:
Context Studios UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
Kaiser-Friedrich Str. 6
10585 Berlin, Germany
E-Mail: info@contextstudios.ai
For information about your data subject rights, see our Privacy Policy.