Cookie Policy

Last updated: February 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Linovar uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. We are committed to transparency and compliance with the European Union's ePrivacy Directive and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Linovar uses only essential cookies necessary for basic website functionality. We do not use tracking cookies, advertising cookies, or analytics cookies.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit them. Cookies help websites remember information about your visit, such as your preferences or login status.

Cookies can be:

  • Session cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
  • Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them
  • First-party cookies: Set by the website you are visiting
  • Third-party cookies: Set by external services embedded in the website

Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies Only

Linovar uses only essential cookies that are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. These cookies do not require your consent under GDPR and ePrivacy regulations because they are essential for the technical operation of the website.

Cookie Consent Preference

Cookie Name: cookieConsent
Purpose: Remembers your choice regarding our cookie notice
Type: First-party persistent cookie stored in browser localStorage
Duration: Until you clear your browser data
Category: Essential / Strictly necessary
Legal Basis: Necessary for website operation (GDPR Recital 30)

This cookie simply records that you have acknowledged our cookie notice. It prevents the cookie banner from appearing repeatedly on each page visit.

What We Do Not Use

To maintain privacy and simplicity, Linovar does not use:

No Analytics Cookies

We do not use Google Analytics, Matomo, or any other analytics services that track visitor behavior across pages.

No Advertising Cookies

We do not use cookies for advertising purposes or to serve targeted advertisements. No Facebook Pixel, Google Ads tracking, or similar advertising technologies are present.

No Social Media Cookies

We do not embed social media plugins that would set cookies from Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or other social platforms.

No Third-Party Tracking

We do not allow third-party services to track your activity on our website or across other websites.

No Profiling or Behavioral Tracking

We do not build profiles of visitors or track behavior patterns for any purpose.

Technical Necessity

The essential cookie we use is technically necessary because:

  • It enables the website to remember your cookie notice acknowledgment
  • It prevents repetitive display of the cookie banner on each page
  • It improves user experience by respecting your preference
  • It contains no personal information or tracking data

Under GDPR Recital 30 and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive, cookies that are strictly necessary for the technical operation of a website do not require explicit consent.

Managing Cookies

Browser Controls

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. All modern browsers allow you to:

  • View what cookies are stored
  • Delete cookies individually or all at once
  • Block cookies from specific websites
  • Block all third-party cookies
  • Block all cookies entirely

Browser-Specific Instructions

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Cookies and website data
Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

Impact of Blocking Essential Cookies

If you block or delete essential cookies, the website will still function normally. However, you may see the cookie notice banner repeatedly on each visit since the website cannot remember your acknowledgment.

Local Storage

In addition to cookies, we use browser localStorage to store your cookie consent preference. LocalStorage is similar to cookies but has a larger storage capacity and does not automatically send data to the server with each request.

Storage Type: Browser localStorage
Data Stored: Cookie consent acknowledgment status
Purpose: Remember your cookie notice preference
Duration: Until you clear browser data

LocalStorage data remains on your device and is not transmitted to our servers.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when changes were last made.

If we begin using additional cookies that require consent, we will update this policy and notify visitors through our website.

EU and German Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with:

  • General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - EU Regulation 2016/679
  • ePrivacy Directive - Directive 2002/58/EC
  • German Telemedia Act (Telemediengesetz - TMG)
  • German Federal Data Protection Act (Bundesdatenschutzgesetz - BDSG)

We maintain a minimal cookie footprint to ensure privacy and compliance with European Union and German data protection standards.

Your Privacy Rights

For information about your data protection rights under GDPR, including rights to access, rectification, erasure, and complaint, please see our Privacy Policy.

Since we only use essential technical cookies that do not process personal data for tracking or profiling, most data subject rights do not apply to our cookie usage. However, you always retain the right to delete cookies through your browser settings.

Contact Us

For questions about this Cookie Policy or our cookie practices, please contact us:

Linovar
Lindenstraße 27
10969 Berlin
Germany

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +49 764 21 589 63
Working Hours: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00 CET