Cookie Policy (EU)
Last updated: [06.11.2025]
We use cookies to operate our website (necessary), to analyze usage anonymously (statistics), and to embed external content (e.g., maps or videos). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time.
Cookie settings:
Details about categories and your Opt-In/Opt-Out options can be found in our cookie popup as well as in the service descriptions below. For more information about how we process personal data, please visit our Datenschutz.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. We distinguish between necessary cookies (to ensure basic site functionality) and optional cookies (e.g., for analytics or external media). Optional cookies are set only after your consent.
2. How we use cookies (categories)
A) Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required to make the website function properly and to save your cookie preferences.
B) Statistics Cookies (Google Analytics)
With your consent, we use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used (anonymous, aggregated data). This helps us improve content and usability.
Manage tracking:
C) External Services (e.g., Google Maps, YouTube/Vimeo, Google Webfonts)
External content may transmit personal data (such as your IP address) to the respective providers. You can control this integration here:
- Webfonts:
- Google Maps:
- Video Embeds:
3. Cookies currently in use
Note: Admin/login cookies (e.g., wp-settings-*) only appear if you are logged in as an administrator and are not relevant for normal visitors.
| Name | Provider / Purpose | Category | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| aviaCookieConsent | Enfold – stores your cookie consent decision | Necessary | 1 year | First-Party |
| aviaPrivacyEssentialCookiesEnabled | Enfold – remembers “only necessary cookies” | Necessary | 1 year | First-Party |
| aviaPrivacyRefuseCookiesHideBar | Enfold – hides cookie bar after choice | Necessary | 1 year | First-Party |
| wp-wpml_current_language | WPML – stores selected language | Functional | Session / 1 day | First-Party |
| _ga | Google Analytics – visitor ID (GA4) | Statistics | 2 years | Third-Party / First-Party* |
| _gid | Google Analytics – session ID (GA4) | Statistics | 24 hours | Third-Party / First-Party* |
| _gat | Rate-limit (older/UA) – remove if Universal Analytics is no longer used | Statistics | 1 minute | Third-Party / First-Party* |
| _ga_XXXXXXX | GA4 property cookie | Statistics | 2 years | Third-Party / First-Party* |
*Depending on implementation, Google Analytics cookies may appear as first-party cookies.
If additional services are active (e.g., Google Ads, YouTube, Vimeo, reCAPTCHA), please add their details here.
4. Change or withdraw consent
You can adjust your preferences at any time via the cookie popup:
You can also delete or block cookies in your browser. This may affect the website’s functionality.
5. Service details & legal basis
- Necessary cookies: Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in operating a functional website)
- Statistics / External content: Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR (consent)
- Google Analytics (GA4): Google Ireland Limited (for EU users); data may be transferred to the USA. We only use Analytics after your explicit Opt-In.
Manage tracking:
Note: This Cookie Policy complements our Privacy Policy and is regularly reviewed to reflect legal changes or service updates.