This Cookie Policy explains how Gegenwart24 (gegenwart24.de) uses cookies and similar technologies. It tells you what cookies are set when you visit our site, how you can control them, and what to do if you have questions. You can adjust your preferences at any time using our Cookie Settings tool, which appears in the footer of every page.
What types of cookies does Gegenwart24 use?
Gegenwart24 uses four categories of cookies: strictly necessary, functional, analytics, and marketing. Only strictly necessary cookies are set without your consent; all others require your active choice.
Strictly necessary cookies enable core functions such as page navigation, secure login, and remembering your cookie consent choice. Without them the site cannot operate correctly. Functional cookies store preferences like text size or language. Analytics cookies (including those from third‑party services) help us understand how readers use the site, which articles are popular, and where improvements are needed. They collect aggregated, anonymised data. Marketing cookies are used to show you relevant advertising and measure its effectiveness; they may track your browsing across websites. We never sell or share your data for marketing purposes without clear disclosure.
How can you give or withdraw your consent?
You can accept or reject non-essential cookies when you first visit our site, and change your mind later by clicking the Cookie Settings link in the footer or by visiting our Cookie Policy page.
When you arrive on gegenwart24.de, a cookie consent banner appears. You may choose “Accept All”, “Reject All”, or open “Cookie Settings” to make a granular selection. Your choice is stored for 12 months. After that period, or if you clear your browser’s cookies, the banner will reappear. You can also withdraw consent at any time by returning to the Cookie Settings panel. We treat your preferences with respect: no non‑essential cookies will be placed unless you have given explicit consent.
How this works in practice
When you read an article about Sweden’s housing market, a strictly necessary cookie keeps the page secure while you browse. If you set a preferred text size, a functional cookie remembers that choice on your next visit. An analytics cookie may record that the article was read, but without identifying you personally. If you have given consent for marketing, a cookie might help us show you an offer for a Swedish‑related book later. You can reject all marketing and analytics cookies and still enjoy the full article — only the strictly necessary ones are required.
Who operates this website and handles your data?
Gegenwart24 is owned and operated by Gegenwart24 Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). The registered office is Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. The data controller for cookies and tracking is Gegenwart24 Media Ltd., and our Data Protection Officer can be reached at privacy@gegenwart24.de.
For a complete explanation of how we collect, store, and protect your personal information, please read our Privacy Policy. For questions about your rights, contact our Contact page. Further information about our editorial independence and commercial relationships is available in our Advertising and Affiliate Disclosure and Terms of Use.
In short
Gegenwart24 uses cookies to make the site work and to improve your experience. You control which non‑essential cookies we use, and you can change your preferences at any time via the Cookie Settings panel. For full details, please refer to our Privacy Policy or contact us directly at privacy@gegenwart24.de.