The Use of Cookies for this Site

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Technical functionality so that we can remember your preferences and improve your experience on hummel.net

  • Data and insight measurement so we know how many people visit our site etc. and for ad targeting

 

What is a cookie?

A cookie is a small data file stored in your computer, tablet, or smartphone. A cookie is not a program that can contain harmful malware or virus.

Almost every website uses cookie technology. The cookie is downloaded by your Internet browser the first time you visit a website. The next time you visit this website from the same device, the cookie and the information in it are either sent back to the originating website (first-party cookies) or to another website to which it belongs (third-party cookies). By that, the website can detect that is has already been opened using this browser, and in some cases, it will then vary the content it shows.

 

 

How our website uses cookies

Some cookies perform essential functions for our website. These cookies are the necessary cookies for the website to work as intended.

Cookies also help us get an overview of your visit to our website so we can continuously optimize and tailor the experience to your needs and interests. For example, cookies remember things like the items added to the shopping cart; whether you have visited our website before; if you are logged in; and the specific language and currency you prefer to see on the website. We also use cookies to target our ads specifically to you on other websites. In general, we use cookies as part of our service to present you with content that is as relevant to you as possible.

You can see the specific services that store cookies and why they do it, under the different categories:

1. Functional
2. Statistical
3. Marketing

 

 

How long are cookies stored?

The length of time a cookie is stored on your devices and browsers varies. The lifetime is calculated according to your last visit to the website. When a cookie expires, it is automatically deleted. 

 

 

How to block or delete cookies

You may at any time block all or just third-party cookies completely by changing the browser settings on your computer, tablet or smartphone. The location of these settings will depend on the browser you use. However, you should be aware that if you block all or just third-party cookies, there may be functions and services that you will be unable to use on the website (because these depend on cookies).
You can opt-out of cookies from Google Analytics here.

 

 

How can you delete cookies?

It is easy to delete cookies that you have previously accepted. It depends on which browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.) and device (smartphone, tablet, PC, Mac) you are using.
You can typically find this information under settings – Security and Privacy – but this may vary from one browser to another. Specify which device/browser you are using (click the appropriate link):

 

 

Do you have any questions?

If you have any comments or questions relating to our information and/or processing of personal data, please feel welcome to contact us. The cookie policy itself is updated once a month by Cookie Information. If you have any questions about our cookie policy, you are welcome to contact Cookie Information on their website.