Cookie Policy

Last updated: June 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how Karolin Bierbrauer (operating at karolinbierbrauer.com) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies when you visit our website. By using our site, you agree to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They help the website remember your preferences, improve your experience, and provide data to the site owner about how the site is being used.

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and account access. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function without them.

2. Performance & Analytics Cookies

These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website — for example, which pages are visited most often and whether visitors receive error messages. This data helps us improve how our website works. We may use tools such as Google Analytics for this purpose.

3. Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to remember choices you have made (such as your language or region) and provide enhanced, personalized features. They may also be used to provide services you have requested, such as watching a video or commenting on a blog post.

4. Advertising & Targeting Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They also help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. We work with third-party advertising partners, including Google AdSense, who may set their own cookies on your device.

Third-Party Cookies

We may allow third-party services to place cookies on your device. These include:

• Google AdSense — for displaying personalized advertisements. Google’s use of advertising cookies enables it and its partners to serve ads based on your visit to our site and other sites on the internet. You can opt out of personalized advertising by visiting Google Ads Settings.
• Google Analytics — for website traffic analysis.
• Pinterest — we embed Pinterest content and use Pinterest tags for audience measurement.
• YouTube / Vimeo — if we embed video content, these platforms may set their own cookies.

Google Consent Mode v2

We use Google Consent Mode v2 on this website. This means that Google tags adapt their behavior based on the consent status of your users. If you decline analytics or advertising cookies, Google will operate in a limited, privacy-preserving mode and will not track your individual activity.

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to accept or decline non-essential cookies at any time. You can manage your cookie preferences using the cookie consent banner displayed when you first visit our site, or by clicking the cookie icon at the bottom of any page.

You can also control cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. For more information about managing cookies in your browser, visit:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

Cookie Retention

Cookies are stored on your device for varying lengths of time depending on their type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device until they expire or you delete them. Our consent cookie is stored for 30 days.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, law, or our data practices. When we make changes, we will update the “Last updated” date at the top of this page. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us via our Contact page or by email at admin@karolinbierbrauer.com.

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