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Cookie Policy
Last updated: 8 August 2025; website compliance wording reviewed for TDDDG references on 8 June 2026.
This Cookie Policy explains how Malex GmbH uses cookies and similar technologies on malex-germany.com. It complements the Privacy Policy.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies include local storage and embedded third-party media. They can enable functions such as navigation, security, consent storage or media display.
2. Legal Bases
| Category | Legal basis | Sec. 25 TDDDG | Art. 6 GDPR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential technologies | Legitimate interest / legal compliance | Sec. 25(2) | Art. 6(1)(f) and, for consent records, Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR |
| External media | Consent | Sec. 25(1) | Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR |
3. Cookie Categories We Use
| Category | Purpose | Retention | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Website delivery, security features, session handling, form protection and consent storage | Session to 6 months depending on purpose | PHP/ThinkPHP session cookie, form token, malex_cookie_consent_v1 in local storage |
| External media | Loading embedded videos or other third-party media after consent | Set by the selected third-party provider after activation | Third-party iframe/video requests after consent |
No public analytics, advertising tracker, Matomo, Google Analytics or Meta Pixel was found in the recovered public frontend. If statistics or marketing technologies are added later, this policy and the consent banner must be updated before activation.
4. Consent and Withdrawal
On your first visit, the banner lets you accept all optional technologies, reject non-essential technologies, or open settings to choose individually. You may change or withdraw consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or by emailing info@malex-germany.com and stating your browser and the relevant cookie category. Withdrawal applies only going forward and does not affect prior processing.
5. Browser Control
Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies and local storage. Doing so may affect website functionality.
6. Changes to This Policy
This policy may be updated when cookie practices or legal requirements change. The latest version is always available through the footer link.