Last updated: December 13, 2025

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1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit our website. They help us ensure secure access, remember your language settings, and maintain your cookie preferences.
These cookies do not contain identifiable personal data and are not used for tracking or analytics purposes.

2. Types of cookies we use

We only use strictly necessary cookies. These enable core functions such as remembering your selected language or storing your cookie consent preferences.
They are automatically placed when you visit the site and cannot be disabled, as the website would not function correctly without them.

We do not use analytics/ performance, advertising, social media, or third-party tracking cookies of any kind.

3. Details for Each Cookie

The pll_language cookie is set by Polylang on the domain checkmate-dataprotection.eu. It is used to remember the language selected by the user and to apply it automatically during future visits, or when language information is otherwise unavailable. This cookie is strictly necessary for the multilingual functionality of the website. It remains on the user’s device for one year. The processing is based on Checkmate’s legitimate interest under Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR and is exempt from the consent requirement under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.

The cookieyes-consent cookie is set by CookieYes on the domain checkmate-dataprotection.eu. It stores the user’s cookie consent preferences to ensure that these preferences are remembered and respected on subsequent visits. This cookie is also strictly necessary for compliance and user experience. It persists for one year. The processing is based on Checkmate’s legitimate interest as defined in Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR and is likewise exempt under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.

4. Collection, access, and storage

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser.
Persistent cookies (such as those remembering your preferences) remain for up to 12 months unless you delete them earlier using your browser settings.
The information stored in these cookies is not shared, transferred, or sold to third parties.
Persistent cookies (e.g., remembering consent) last up to 12 months unless deleted earlier.

Data stored via cookies is never transferred, shared, or sold to third parties.

5. Legal basis

Strictly necessary cookies are processed under our legitimate interest to ensure the functionality, usability, and security of the website, in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR and Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.
No consent is requested for these cookies, as they are essential for the website’s operation.

6. Managing cookies

You can control or delete cookies at any time through your browser settings. However, disabling essential cookies may impact the website’s ability to function properly.

7. Your rights

You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, portability, or objection in accordance with the GDPR. Instructions are provided in our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to this policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect technical, legal, or operational changes. The latest version will always be available on this page, indicating the revision date above.

9. Contact and Further Information

For specific questions, full cookie details, complaints, or rights requests, contact the Data Protection Officer at lio@checkmate-dataprotection.eu.
See our Privacy Policy for comprehensive information about how we process your personal data.