Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

2. How We Use Cookies

GerMovement uses cookies to:

• Remember your cookie consent preferences
• Understand how you use our website
• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and usage patterns

3. Types of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Examples:

• Cookie consent preferences
• Session management
• Security features

3.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Examples:

• Language preferences
• User interface customization
• Form data retention

3.3 Analytical Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve our website.

Examples:

• Page views and visits
• Traffic sources
• User behavior patterns
• Time spent on pages

4. Google Consent Mode v2

Our website implements Google Consent Mode v2, which adjusts how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. This ensures compliance with UK and EU privacy regulations while still allowing us to gather essential analytics data in a privacy-preserving manner.

When you use our cookie consent banner, your choices are communicated to Google services, affecting:

• Analytics measurement
• Advertising features
• Data collection methods

5. Third-Party Cookies

We may use third-party service providers who may set cookies on your device. These providers include:

• Analytics providers
• Content delivery networks
• Social media platforms

These third parties have their own privacy policies governing their use of cookies.

6. Cookie Duration

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them

7. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can:

• Use our cookie consent banner when you first visit our website
• Adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies
• Delete cookies that have already been set

7.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set and how to manage and delete them, visit:

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies
• Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security
• Safari: Preferences → Privacy
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

8. Impact of Disabling Cookies

If you choose to disable cookies, some features of our website may not function properly. You may experience:

• Reduced website functionality
• Inability to save preferences
• Need to re-enter information repeatedly

9. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

10. Your Rights

Under UK data protection law, you have rights regarding cookies and tracking technologies, including:

• The right to be informed about cookies
• The right to give or withdraw consent
• The right to access data collected through cookies

11. More Information

For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:

GerMovement
18 Church Street
Newbury RG14 5HB
United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1635 704 912
Email: [email protected]