Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device and store information about your visit, including your preferences and browsing behavior.

2. How VitaTransparency Uses Cookies

VitaTransparency uses cookies for the following purposes:

  • Essential Cookies: Required for basic Website functionality and security
  • Analytics Cookies: Help us understand how you use the Website and improve performance
  • Preference Cookies: Remember your settings and preferences during your visit

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Session Cookies: These cookies are temporary and expire when you close your browser. They allow us to track your activity within a single visit.

Persistent Cookies: These cookies remain on your device after you close your browser and help recognize your device on subsequent visits.

First-Party Cookies: These are set directly by VitaTransparency and are used to deliver essential Website functionality.

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have full control over your cookie settings through your browser. Most browsers allow you to:

  • View stored cookies
  • Delete specific cookies or all cookies
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Disable cookies entirely

5. Consent to Cookies

When you visit VitaTransparency for the first time, you will see a cookie consent banner. By accepting this banner or continuing to use the Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in this policy.

6. Third-Party Cookies

VitaTransparency does not currently use third-party cookie services. Any analytics or functionality previously provided by external services is now handled through first-party implementations.

7. Disabling Cookies

While you can disable cookies through your browser settings, please note that some Website functionality may not work properly without cookies. Essential functionality requires cookies to be enabled.

8. Cookie Retention

Session cookies are automatically deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies are retained for up to 12 months unless you manually delete them.

9. Your Rights Under GDPR

Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), you have the right to:

  • Withdraw consent to cookie usage at any time
  • Request information about cookies stored on your device
  • Request deletion of stored cookies
  • Opt-out of analytics tracking

To exercise these rights, contact [email protected].

10. Cookie Security

VitaTransparency implements appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access, alteration, or destruction. Cookies are encrypted in transit and at rest where applicable.

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

VitaTransparency may update this Cookie Policy periodically. We will notify users of material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Website following changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Information

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy or to manage your cookie preferences, contact:

VitaTransparency
Hohe Straße 15
50667 Cologne
Germany
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 221 6849 2753

13. Browser Cookie Preferences

For instructions on managing cookies in your specific browser, refer to the links below:

  • Chrome: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647
  • Firefox: https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/cookies-information-websites-store-on-your-computer
  • Safari: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201265
  • Edge: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-edge/delete-cookies-in-microsoft-edge