Cookie Info

Introduction

When visiting the Belmil website, we would like to send cookies to your browser to enhance your user experience on our sites.
In the description below, we inform you, according to EU regulations (GDPR), how we use these codes.
It is important for us to protect your personal data and to openly communicate how we use it. The information provided is informative and aims to make your time on our websites enjoyable.

 

So, what is a cookie?

A cookie is a small text or image file containing data that is stored in your browser when you visit a website. Its purpose is to allow websites to recognize what you engaged with during your time on the site. For example, it can store information on whether you clicked on certain links or pages, filled out forms, read specific pages on the website previously, or added products to your cart.
It is important to note that the available data is encoded and can only be linked indirectly. We do not see or have access to any personal data that can be directly associated with you. The collection and storage of particularly sensitive data (e.g., name, address, religious affiliation, etc.) is technically not possible using cookies!
There are different types of cookies, and without them, websites would not function as you are used to.
Like the majority of websites, our website also uses cookies to provide the best user experience, applying only the most necessary and useful cookies.
In line with the new regulations, we have listed the types of cookies used on our site so you can decide whether to keep them, delete existing ones, or disable them altogether when visiting our sites.

 

Classification of cookies into categories:

  1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    These cookies are essential for our visitors to browse the websites and use their features. Without them, providing services and the proper functioning of the website is not possible. They do not collect information about you that can be used for marketing purposes and do not track where you have been on the internet; their operation is completely anonymous.

  2. Performance Cookies
    These cookies collect information about how you use the websites, such as which pages you visit most often or if any issues occur with loading while browsing. They help us track and fix errors. They do not collect data that can identify you; all information is anonymous. They are solely used to improve the functionality of the website.

  3. Targeted Cookies
    These cookies display communications and personalized messages according to your interests. Sometimes they are connected to other websites to ensure you can find information related to our products and company when needed.

Besides the four listed types, cookies can also be classified as temporary ("session" cookies) or longer-term (persistent cookies).

  • Session cookies store actions only for a session. The "session" starts when the website opens and ends when it closes. These cookies are then permanently deleted.
  • Persistent cookies remain in your browser for a specified period. They are automatically activated when you visit a particular website.

Cookies can also be internal (first-party) or external (third-party). Internal cookies are set by the Belmil website you visit, while external cookies are set by someone else. Belmil only allows external cookies that have been approved by the brand and that you have also approved in the third party's service (e.g., Facebook, Google).

 

Cookie Categories on the Belmil.de Website

 

1. Strictly Necessary Cookies
Belmil uses "Strictly Necessary" cookies to:
  • Ensure the proper functioning of the website and data security measures.
  • Verify that you are logged into the appropriate service on our website when we make changes to its operation.

Belmil does not use cookies categorized as "Strictly Necessary" for:

  • Collecting information for advertising products and services.
  • Remembering your settings and personal information after the visit.

By using the website, you agree to the use of "Strictly Necessary" cookies. If you disable the reception of these cookies, we cannot guarantee your security and the proper functioning of our website.

2. Performance Cookies
Belmil uses "Performance" cookies to:
  • Create statistics related to the use of our website.
  • Test different versions of the website to enhance the browsing experience.

Belmil does not use cookies classified as performance cookies for:

  • Remembering your settings and personal information after the visit.

By using the website, you agree to the use of performance cookies. If you do not use the cookies, we cannot guarantee the proper functioning of the website for you.

 

List of third-party performance cookies:

  • _ga: 2 years - Google Analytics cookie used to collect anonymous information on how visitors use our website. The information is used to compile reports and help improve the website. The cookies collect information anonymously, including the number of visitors, where they came from, and which pages they visited.
  • _gid: 24 hours - Google Analytics cookie, like the previous one. It helps the system anonymously identify previous visitors.
  • _shopify_sa_p: 1 hour - A statistical cookie related to our Shopify pages, necessary for the system's built-in statistics.
  • _shopify_sa_t: 1 hour - A statistical cookie related to our Shopify pages, necessary for the system's built-in statistics.
  • _shopify_y: 2 years - A statistical cookie related to our Shopify pages, necessary for the system's built-in statistics.
  • _y: 2 years - A statistical cookie related to our Shopify pages, necessary for the system's built-in statistics.
  • _s: 1 hour - A statistical cookie related to our Shopify pages, necessary for the system's built-in statistics.
  • cart_sig: 14 days - Responsible for shopping cart statistics related to the Shopify system. We do not use this function because the cart is not available on the website!
  • qab_previous_pathname: 1 hour - Collects anonymous data about page loading speed and method, not linked to users.

3. Targeted Cookies
Belmil uses "targeted" cookies for the following purposes:

  • Connecting to social networks like Facebook. Social networks may use this information to deliver targeted advertisements to you.

List of third-party performance cookies:

  • recentlyViewed: 30 days - A Facebook pixel cookie used to reach visitors on the Facebook platform, if they have allowed this in the Facebook system. We do not directly access visitors' profiles and personal data with it!
  • _ga: 25 months - Google Analytics cookies are used to collect information on how visitors use our website. This information can also be used for advertising optimization, which appears on the Google system (Google Search, Partner Websites, YouTube).

Deleting Cookies


You can decide whether to use cookies or not, but if you choose not to, some of our services may not function properly. All such cookies are managed by other companies, so you can also use their own tools to disable cookies.
If you prefer not to use cookies, just delete them from your browser's cookie folder. You can also set your browser to block cookies or display a warning before a cookie is stored.

There are many different browsers, so we do not provide instructions for all of them. However, if you have further questions, we recommend visiting the "All About Cookies" website.

Our websites are most often accessed using the Google Chrome browser, so here are the steps for deleting cookies:

  • Click on the three dots in the upper-right corner of your browser.
  • Select "Settings."
  • Navigate to "Advanced" options at the bottom of the page.
  • Find "Clear browsing data."
  • Within that, select "Cookies and other site data."
  • To finalize, click on "Clear data."

If you cannot find the deletion option in your browser, you can also manage these settings from your computer:

  • Click "Help" in the "Start" menu.
  • Search for "cookie."
  • Among the results, either in the Windows Control Panel or Cookie settings, you can customize the use of web cookies.

Please note that if you delete or restrict cookies, some services may not function on our website (or other websites).

You can view our detailed Data Protection Policy on this page:
https://belmil.de/pages/data-protection

 

Belmil Contact Information


If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at info@belmil.de.

Further Information
More useful information about cookies:
http://www.allaboutcookies.org

Internet Advertising Bureau
The Internet advertising industry's guide to behavioral advertising and online privacy:
http://www.youronlinechoices.eu

International Chamber of Commerce
Information about the ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) cookie guide can be found at:
http://www.international-chamber.co.uk/our-expertise/digitaleconomy