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Cookie Policy

Cookies used on this site, their purposes and how preferences are managed.

Last updated

10 September 2026

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files saved to your browser when you visit a website. They are used to run the site, remember preferences and measure usage statistics.

Cookie types used

  • Necessary cookies: required for core functions and security, including remembering your cookie preference. These cannot be disabled.
  • Functional cookies: remember choices such as your language preference.
  • Analytics cookies: produce aggregated, anonymous statistics on how pages are used. These run only with your consent.
  • Advertising cookies: Used to measure advertising run through Google Ads. Active only where consent has been given.

Cookies and stored records

The table below lists the cookies and browser records used on this site. Analytics and advertising categories are activated only after consent; without consent no request is sent to Google servers.

NameProviderCategoryPurposeDuration
hanlink-cookie-consentHanLink (local storage)NecessaryStores the cookie preference12 months
hanlink-langHanLink (local storage)FunctionalRemembers the language preferenceUntil cleared
_gaGoogle AnalyticsAnalyticsDistinguishes visitors2 years
_ga_<id>Google AnalyticsAnalyticsStores session state2 years
_gcl_auGoogle AdsAdvertisingMeasures advertising conversions90 days

To refuse, the “Reject” button on the cookie bar is sufficient; analytics and advertising tags are then never loaded. To change the decision later, clearing the site data in the browser and reopening the page is enough.

Managing preferences

Using the cookie bar shown on your first visit you can accept all cookies, reject everything other than the necessary ones, or choose per category under settings. Your preference is stored in your browser and can be changed at any time.

You can also delete or block cookies through your browser settings. If necessary cookies are blocked, parts of the site may not work correctly.

Retention period

Your cookie preference is stored for twelve months. After that period you are asked again. Necessary cookies apply for the duration of the session.

Protection of personal data

The Privacy Notice applies to any personal data processed through cookies.