Cookie Policy

Last updated: 15th January 2026

1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how prismvecto GmbH ("we", "our", or "us") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website prismvector.world. This policy should be read alongside our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can manage your cookie preferences through our consent banner or by adjusting your browser settings.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and provide information to website owners about user behaviour and preferences.

2.1 Types of Cookies

  • Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until manually deleted
  • First-Party Cookies: Cookies set directly by our website
  • Third-Party Cookies: Cookies set by external services we use on our website

3. Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several important purposes:

  • Essential Website Functionality: To ensure our website operates correctly and securely
  • User Experience: To remember your preferences and improve your browsing experience
  • Analytics: To understand how visitors use our website and improve our services
  • Marketing: To deliver relevant advertisements and measure campaign effectiveness
  • Performance: To monitor website performance and identify technical issues

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

4.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for our website to function properly. They cannot be disabled without severely affecting the functionality of our website.

  • Purpose: Basic website functionality, security, and user authentication
  • Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (essential for service provision)
  • Duration: Session or up to 1 year
  • Can be disabled: No (essential for website operation)

4.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous information about usage patterns.

  • Purpose: Website traffic analysis, user behaviour insights, performance monitoring
  • Legal Basis: Consent
  • Duration: Up to 26 months
  • Can be disabled: Yes

4.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your preferences and settings.

  • Purpose: User preferences, language settings, personalised content
  • Legal Basis: Consent
  • Duration: Up to 2 years
  • Can be disabled: Yes

4.4 Marketing/Advertising Cookies

These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are relevant to you and your interests. They may also be used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.

  • Purpose: Personalised advertising, campaign measurement, remarketing
  • Legal Basis: Consent
  • Duration: Up to 24 months
  • Can be disabled: Yes

5. Specific Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the specific cookies used on our website:

Cookie Name Purpose Duration Category
cookie_consent Stores user cookie preferences 1 year Necessary
session_id Maintains user session Session Necessary
_ga Google Analytics - distinguishes users 2 years Analytics
_gid Google Analytics - distinguishes users 24 hours Analytics
_gat Google Analytics - throttles request rate 1 minute Analytics
_gcl_au Google Ads - conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
_gcl_aw Google Ads - conversion tracking 90 days Marketing
IDE Google Ads - personalised advertising 24 months Marketing
user_preferences Stores user interface preferences 1 year Functional

6. Third-Party Services

We use several third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device:

6.1 Google Analytics

6.2 Google Ads

  • Purpose: Advertising campaign management, conversion tracking, and remarketing
  • Data collected: Ad interactions, conversion events, user interests
  • Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy
  • Ad settings: Google Ad Settings

6.3 Google Fonts

  • Purpose: Font delivery for improved website typography
  • Data collected: IP address, browser information (for font optimisation)
  • Privacy policy: Google Privacy Policy

7. Google Consent Mode v2

We implement Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to respect your cookie preferences while still providing essential analytics and advertising measurement. This technology:

  • Adjusts how Google tags behave based on your consent choices
  • Provides privacy-preserving measurement when consent is not given
  • Ensures compliance with EU privacy regulations
  • Allows for conversion modelling without using personal data

8. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have several options for controlling and managing cookies:

8.1 Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you'll see a cookie consent banner that allows you to:

  • Accept all cookies
  • Reject all non-essential cookies
  • Customise your preferences for different cookie categories

8.2 Changing Your Preferences

You can update your cookie preferences at any time by:

  • Clicking the "Cookie Preferences" link in our website footer
  • Clearing your browser cookies and revisiting our website
  • Contacting us directly at privacy@prismvector.world

8.3 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:

  • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
  • Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
  • Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Cookies and website data
  • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

9. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Disabling certain categories of cookies may affect your experience on our website:

9.1 Necessary Cookies

Disabling necessary cookies will prevent basic website functionality and may result in:

  • Inability to maintain user sessions
  • Security vulnerabilities
  • Loss of essential website features

9.2 Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies will:

  • Prevent us from understanding website usage patterns
  • Limit our ability to improve user experience
  • Not affect website functionality

9.3 Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies will:

  • Result in less relevant advertisements
  • Prevent remarketing campaigns from working effectively
  • Not affect core website functionality

10. Data Protection and Privacy

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring that our use of cookies complies with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR:

  • We only collect data that is necessary for the stated purposes
  • We obtain appropriate consent before setting non-essential cookies
  • We provide clear information about our cookie practices
  • We allow you to withdraw consent at any time
  • We implement appropriate security measures to protect cookie data

11. Updates to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect:

  • Changes in our cookie practices
  • New technologies or services we implement
  • Updates to applicable laws and regulations
  • Feedback from users and stakeholders

When we make significant changes, we will:

  • Update the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy
  • Notify users through our website or email communications
  • Request renewed consent where required by law

12. Contact Information

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

13. Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and online privacy, you may find these resources helpful:

Effective Date: This Cookie Policy is effective as of 15th January 2026 and applies to all users of our website.

Document Version: 1.0 | Last Review: January 2026