Politikstudio (politikstudio.de) places cookies on your device to enable the website to function, analyse usage and deliver relevant advertising. The data controller for any personal data collected through cookies is Politikstudi Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry), with registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. This policy explains which cookies we use, why we use them and how you can control them.
Who is responsible for cookies on this website?
Politikstudi Media Ltd., as owner and operator of Politikstudio, is the data controller responsible for all cookies set on this domain. Our registered address is Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000, and the main phone number is +356 2138 9009. Editorial oversight rests with Chefredaktör Oliver Keller, who can be reached at anders.lindqvist@politikstudio.de. For privacy‑specific questions, contact privacy@politikstudio.de.
All cookie processing is subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swedish Electronic Communications Act (LEK). We have appointed a designated privacy contact to handle data subject requests and consent management.
What categories of cookies does Politikstudio use?
Politikstudio uses three broad categories of cookies: strictly necessary, analytics/performance, and marketing/tracking. Each category serves a distinct purpose, and we only activate non‑essential cookies after obtaining your prior consent.
- Strictly necessary cookies – Required for basic functions such as page navigation, session management and security. These are set automatically and do not require consent.
- Analytics and performance cookies – Used to count visits, measure traffic sources and identify which articles are most popular. We rely on anonymised, aggregated data to improve our journalism. These cookies are only placed if you consent.
- Marketing and tracking cookies – Enable us to show relevant advertisements (including programmatic and sponsored content) and to measure the effectiveness of affiliate links. These cookies may also be used by third‑party ad partners. Consent is required before loading them.
How can you manage your cookie preferences?
You can change your cookie settings at any time through the “Cookie Settings” button, available in the footer of every page on Politikstudio. A detailed preference panel allows you to accept or reject each category individually, and you can withdraw consent with immediate effect.
When you first visit the site, a consent banner will appear asking you to choose which non‑essential cookies you allow. If you decline, only strictly necessary cookies will be set. Your choice is stored for 12 months, after which you will be prompted again. You may also adjust settings via your browser, though this may affect site functionality.
How do we handle your personal data through cookies?
Personal data collected via cookies – such as IP addresses, device identifiers and browsing behaviour – is processed only on the basis of your consent (for non‑essential cookies) or our legitimate interest (for essential cookies). We do not sell personal data to third parties. Detailed information about processing purposes, retention periods and your rights under GDPR is available in our Privacy Policy.
If you have questions about how we use cookie‑related data, please contact our data protection team at privacy@politikstudio.de. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten).
Our commitments
- We never place non‑essential cookies without your explicit, informed consent.
- We provide a transparent, granular Cookie Settings panel that you can access at any time.
- We anonymise and aggregate analytics data to minimise privacy risk.
- We review our cookie inventory and third‑party partners at least twice a year.
- We respond to all cookie‑related privacy requests within 30 days, free of charge.