Cookie Policy

How Quivio uses cookies and your consent preferences

Our Cookie Usage

Quivio uses cookies in a limited and transparent manner, in full compliance with GDPR, the ePrivacy Directive, and German regulations.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help websites remember information about your visit and can enhance your browsing experience.

Essential Cookies Only

Quivio uses ONLY essential cookies required for basic site functionality:

  • Cookie Consent Preference: We store your cookie consent choice to remember your preference when you return to the site. This cookie is set when you accept or reject our cookie banner.

What We Do NOT Use

Quivio does NOT use:

  • Tracking cookies that monitor your browsing behavior
  • Analytics cookies (Google Analytics, Matomo, or similar services)
  • Advertising cookies or remarketing pixels
  • Profiling or behavioral targeting cookies
  • Third-party cookies that create profiles about you
  • Social media tracking pixels
  • Any cookies that serve marketing or profiling purposes

Cookie Consent and Your Rights

Under GDPR and the ePrivacy Directive, we ask for your explicit consent before storing non-essential cookies. Our cookie banner presents clear options:

  • Accept: You consent to essential cookies only
  • Reject: We do not store any cookies (except those technically necessary for site operation)
  • Learn More: Link to this cookie policy for detailed information

How to Control Cookies

You can control cookies at any time through your browser settings:

  • Most browsers allow you to refuse cookies entirely
  • You can delete cookies that have been set
  • You can configure your browser to alert you when cookies are being set
  • You can change your consent preference at any time by using our cookie banner

Cookie Duration

Our cookie consent preference cookie is stored for one year. When it expires or you clear your cookies, the banner will reappear to ask for your preference again.

Technical Cookies

Some technical operations may require minimal cookie functionality for basic site operations, even if you reject non-essential cookies. These are necessary for the site to function properly and are not subject to consent requirements under GDPR.

Third-Party Cookies

Quivio does not integrate third-party services that would set cookies for tracking, analytics, or advertising purposes. Our site is self-contained and does not send your data to external analytics platforms or ad networks.

Compliance

This cookie policy complies with:

  • GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)
  • ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC)
  • German Telemedia Act (Telemediengesetz - TMG)
  • German Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz)

International Users

This cookie policy is adapted for users in Germany and Europe. All cookie practices comply with GDPR and European privacy regulations.

Questions or Concerns

If you have questions about our cookie practices, contact us at [email protected]

Policy Updates

This cookie policy may be updated periodically. We recommend reviewing it regularly for changes.