Graham Miranda
Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com
Hasselfelder Straße 23
38889 Blankenburg (Harz), Germany
Last updated: 25. Oktober 2025
1. Introduction
This Cookie Policy explains how Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com (“we”, “us”, “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. This policy describes what cookies are, which cookies we use, why we use them, and how you can control your cookie preferences.
This policy complies with:
- The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
- The Telecommunications-Digital-Services-Data Protection Act (TDDDG), particularly § 25 TDDDG
- The guidelines of the Data Protection Conference (DSK)
2. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your terminal device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies enable the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your visit.
Similar technologies include:
- Local Storage: Storing data in the browser without an expiration date
- Session Storage: Temporary storage during the browser session
- Web Beacons: Small transparent graphics for tracking user behavior
- Fingerprinting: Collection of device information for identification
3. What Types of Cookies Do We Use?
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions you take that constitute a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.
Legal Basis: § 25 para. 2 TDDDG (no consent required)
Cookies Used:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | User session management | Session | Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com |
| csrf_token | Protection against Cross-Site-Request-Forgery attacks | Session | Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com |
| cookie_consent | Storage of your cookie settings | 12 months | Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com |
| auth_token | Authentication of logged-in users | 30 days | Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com |
3.2 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent required)
Cookies Used:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| language_preference | Storage of your language setting | 12 months | Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com |
| theme_preference | Storage of your preferred theme (light/dark) | 12 months | Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com |
| timezone | Storage of your timezone setting | 6 months | Hosting.GrahamMiranda.com |
3.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most popular and how visitors move around the site.
3.4 Marketing Cookies
These cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user.
Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent required)
Current Status: We do not currently use marketing cookies.
4. Third-Party Cookies
We use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
4.1 Cloudflare (CDN and Security)
Purpose: Content Delivery Network, DDoS protection, Web Application Firewall
Cookies: __cf_bm, __cfruid, __cfduid (deprecated)
Duration: 30 minutes to 1 year
Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
Legal Basis: Legitimate interest (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR) to ensure security and availability
4.2 iCloud Private Relay
Purpose: Email services
Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/
Note: iCloud Private Relay anonymizes IP addresses during email transmission
5. Your Rights and Consent Management
5.1 Consent
According to § 25 para. 1 TDDDG and Art. 7 GDPR, we require your consent for non-strictly necessary cookies. Your consent must be:
- Freely given – no coercion or negative consequences for refusal
- Informed – you receive all relevant information
- Specific – separate consent for different purposes
- Unambiguous – through active action (no pre-selected checkbox)
5.2 Cookie Banner
On your first visit to our website, a cookie banner appears with the following options:
- Accept all – consent to all cookie categories
- Reject all – only strictly necessary cookies
- Customize settings – granular selection of individual categories
5.3 Withdrawal of Consent
You can withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future:
- Via the cookie settings at the bottom of each page
- By deleting cookies in your browser settings
- By email to: [email protected]
Withdrawal is as easy as giving consent.
6. Browser Settings
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings:
Google Chrome:
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox:
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari:
Settings → Privacy → Cookies and Website Data
Microsoft Edge:
Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Cookies and site permissions
Note: Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website.
7. Do Not Track (DNT)
We respect your browser’s “Do Not Track” signal. When DNT is enabled, we do not set analytics or marketing cookies.
8. Data Transfer to Third Countries
Some of our third-party providers (e.g., Google Analytics, if enabled) may transfer data to the USA. These transfers are based on:
- Adequacy decisions of the EU Commission
- Standard Contractual Clauses (Art. 46 para. 2 lit. c GDPR)
- Your explicit consent (Art. 49 para. 1 lit. a GDPR)
9. Storage Duration
The storage duration of cookies is indicated in the tables above. After the storage period expires, cookies are automatically deleted.
10. Contact
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, contact us:
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Graham Miranda, Hasselfelder Straße 23, 38889 Blankenburg (Harz), Germany
11. Changes to This Policy
We reserve the right to change this Cookie Policy at any time. The current version is always available on our website. In case of significant changes, we will inform you and, if necessary, obtain new consent.
Legal Notes
Legal Basis:
- DSGVO / GDPR (Regulation (EU) 2016/679)
- TDDDG (Telekommunikation-Digitale-Dienste-Datenschutz-Gesetz)
- § 25 TDDDG (Cookie-Einwilligung / Cookie Consent)
- DSK-Richtlinien (Datenschutzkonferenz Guidelines)
