Wochenbriefing.de, operated by Wochenbriefi Media Ltd. (company number C 92009, registered office Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000), is responsible for the use of cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website. As an independent Swedish news publisher registered in Gibraltar and with a Maltese business registry, we comply with the EU ePrivacy Directive and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Our editorial team, led by Chefredaktör Benjamin Richter, oversees the implementation of this Cookie Policy to ensure transparency and user control.
What are cookies and why do we use them?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences, enable essential functions, and support our journalism by allowing us to measure audience engagement and fund our work through advertising and affiliate links.
We use cookies to improve your reading experience, analyse traffic patterns, and display relevant sponsored content. Some cookies are strictly necessary for the site to operate; others require your prior consent. For more details on how we handle your personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
Which cookie categories do we use?
We divide cookies into three categories: strictly necessary, functional and performance, and targeting or advertising cookies. Strictly necessary cookies are always active; all others are subject to your consent via our Cookie Settings.
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure login, and compliance with legal obligations. Without these, the website cannot function properly. Examples include session cookies and security tokens.
Functional and performance cookies allow us to remember your preferences (e.g., language or region) and to collect aggregated data on how readers use our site. This helps us improve our content and user experience. Third-party analytics services such as Matomo (self-hosted) may process this data in an anonymised form.
Targeting or advertising cookies are set by our advertising partners, including Google Ads and affiliate networks, to serve personalised ads and measure campaign effectiveness. These cookies track your browsing behaviour across websites and may be used to build a profile of your interests.
How do I give or withdraw consent for non-essential cookies?
When you first visit wochenbriefing.de, a cookie consent banner appears. You can accept all non-essential cookies, reject them, or customise your choices through the Cookie Settings button. Your consent is stored and can be changed at any time by clicking the „Cookie Settings“ link in the footer of every page.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. For non-essential cookies, we will stop collecting data immediately after you change your settings. To manage cookies directly in your browser, consult your browser’s help documentation. Note that blocking all cookies may limit the functionality of our site.
What third-party cookies are placed on this site?
We use third-party services that may set cookies on our behalf. These include Google Analytics (for anonymised traffic analysis), Google Ads (for advertising), and affiliate partners such as Amazon Associates and Awin (to track referrals).
Each provider has its own privacy and cookie policies. For example, Google’s use of data is described in their privacy policy (policies.google.com/privacy). We do not allow any third party to use cookies for purposes beyond those disclosed in this policy. You can opt out of Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
How long do cookies remain on my device?
Session cookies expire when you close your browser. Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period, typically between 30 days and two years, depending on their purpose. You can delete persistent cookies via your browser settings at any time.
We regularly review the expiry periods used to ensure they are proportionate to their function. You can find a list of all cookies used on our Cookie Policy page, complete with their duration and source.
What about do-not-track signals and other privacy controls?
Our website does not currently respond to „Do Not Track“ (DNT) signals because no uniform standard exists. However, we treat the global privacy control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request for non-essential cookies, effective immediately upon detection.
Additionally, you can use the Cookie Settings button at the bottom of every page to exercise granular control over categories of cookies. For any questions about these controls, please contact our data protection team at privacy@wochenbriefing.de.
How can I contact you about cookies or data privacy?
If you have any questions, requests, or complaints regarding our use of cookies or your personal data, please email our privacy officer at privacy@wochenbriefing.de. For formal data subject requests, we will respond within one month in accordance with GDPR.
You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the lead supervisory authority — the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten) — if you believe we have not handled your data lawfully. For editorial concerns unrelated to privacy, please contact our Chefredaktör Benjamin Richter via the Contact page.
Our commitments
- We will always obtain your explicit consent before placing any non-essential cookies, and respect your right to withdraw consent at any time.
- We will clearly label sponsored or commercial content and disclose all affiliate links in accordance with our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
- We will never share or sell your personal data collected through cookies for purposes unrelated to our stated operations without your separate opt-in consent.
- We will regularly review and update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, and our own practices.
- We will provide a transparent and accessible Cookie Settings mechanism on every page of our website, and respond to all privacy inquiries within 30 days.