Cookies Policy

Last updated: April 7, 2026

Introduction

This Cookies Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them on https://www.pension-scheiber.at. You should read this policy so you can understand what type of cookies we use, the information we collect using cookies, and how that information is used.

Cookies do not typically contain any information that personally identifies a user, but personal information that we store about you may be linked to the information stored in and obtained from cookies.

For further information on how we use, store, and keep your personal data secure, see our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners in order to make their websites work, or to work more efficiently, as well as to provide reporting information.

Cookies set by the website owner (in this case, us) are called "first-party cookies." Cookies set by parties other than the website owner are called "third-party cookies." Third-party cookies enable third-party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g., advertising, interactive content, and analytics). The parties that set these third-party cookies can recognize your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

How We Use Cookies

We uses cookies for several different purposes:

• Essential Cookies: These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features.

The specific types of first-party and third-party cookies served through our website and the purposes they perform are described in the sections below.

Essential Cookies

These cookies are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. They enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. Without these cookies, services you have asked for cannot be provided.

Legal Basis: Essential cookies do not require your consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interests) and the ePrivacy Directive, as they are strictly necessary for the provision of services you have requested.

Cannot Be Disabled: You cannot opt out of essential cookies as they are required for basic website functionality. Blocking these cookies through your browser settings may prevent you from using key features of our website.

## Essential Cookies We Use

The following table provides detailed information about the essential cookies set by our website:

| Cookie Name | Purpose | Retention | Type | Essential | Legal Basis | |-------------|---------|-----------|------|-----------|-------------| | Session ID | Maintains your session state across page requests. This cookie is essential for the website to function properly and enables features like staying logged in, maintaining shopping cart contents, and preserving form data as you navigate. | Session (deleted when browser closes) | HTTP Cookie | Yes | Legitimate Interest | | CSRF Token | Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks by validating that requests originate from our website. This security cookie protects you from malicious websites attempting to perform actions on your behalf without your knowledge. | Session (deleted when browser closes) | HTTP Cookie | Yes | Legitimate Interest | | Cookie Consent | Remembers your cookie consent preferences so we don't repeatedly ask for your consent on every visit. This cookie stores whether you've accepted or rejected non-essential cookies and which categories you've consented to. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie | Yes | Legal Obligation |

Session ID - Common cookie names: session_id, PHPSESSID, JSESSIONID, ASP.NET_SessionId, _session

CSRF Token - Common cookie names: csrf_token, _csrf, XSRF-TOKEN, csrf-token

Cookie Consent - Common cookie names: cookie_consent, cookieconsent_status, consent_preferences, gdpr_consent

Managing Essential Cookies

While you cannot disable essential cookies through our cookie consent tool, you can block or delete them using your browser settings. However, this may significantly impact your ability to use our website. See the "How to Control Cookies" section for instructions on managing cookies in your browser.

How to Control Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your cookie preferences by setting or amending your web browser controls.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you. It may also stop you from saving customized settings like login information.

Browser-Specific Instructions

Here's how to manage cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

• Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

• Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

• Safari (iOS): Settings → Safari → Block All Cookies

• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies

• Internet Explorer: Tools → Internet Options → Privacy → Advanced

Privacy Signals: Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT)

Modern web browsers and privacy tools support privacy preference signals that allow you to communicate your privacy choices to websites automatically.

Global Privacy Control (GPC)

Global Privacy Control (GPC) is a privacy preference signal that allows you to automatically inform websites that you want to opt out of data sharing and sales under applicable privacy laws (such as CCPA, GDPR, and others).

What is GPC?

• A standardized browser signal that communicates your privacy preferences

• Recognized by privacy laws including California's CCPA/CPRA

• Supported by major browsers and privacy extensions

How to Enable GPC:

• Privacy Badger: Install the Privacy Badger extension (privacybadger.org)

• Brave Browser: Settings → Shields → Global Privacy Control (enabled by default)

• DuckDuckGo Browser: Privacy settings (enabled by default on mobile)

• Firefox: Available through privacy extensions

• Chrome/Edge: Install compatible privacy extensions

Our Response to GPC:

Note: This section describes our intended GPC handling. Actual enforcement depends on website implementation.

When we detect a GPC signal from your browser, we intend to:

• Honor your request to opt out of the sale or sharing of your personal information (where applicable under privacy laws)

• Disable non-essential cookies and tracking

• Show you advertisements that are not personalized based on your browsing behavior

• Continue to use essential cookies required for website functionality

Do Not Track (DNT)

Do Not Track is an older privacy preference signal supported by some browsers. While DNT has been largely superseded by Global Privacy Control, we recognize this signal for users who enable it.

What is DNT?

• A browser setting that requests websites not to track your browsing activity

• Supported by most major web browsers

• Less widely adopted by websites than GPC

How to Enable DNT:

• Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Send a "Do Not Track" request

• Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal

• Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Website tracking → Ask websites not to track me

• Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Send "Do Not Track" requests

Our Response to DNT:

We treat DNT signals similarly to GPC signals and intend to:

• Honor your request to minimize tracking and data collection

• Limit non-essential cookies

• Disable personalized advertising

• Collect analytics data in aggregated, anonymized form only

Important Notes

• Privacy signals only work when enabled in your browser or browser extension

• You may need to enable these signals on each browser and device you use

• Some essential website features may require cookies even when privacy signals are active

• You can review and manage your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie consent tool

Cookie Management Tools

You can also use these tools to manage cookies:

• All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org

• Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out: optout.networkadvertising.org

• Your Online Choices (EU): www.youronlinechoices.com

• Digital Advertising Alliance: optout.aboutads.info

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you choose to block or delete cookies:

• Some features of our website may not work properly

• You may not be able to take advantage of personalized features

• We may not be able to remember your preferences or settings

• You may see less relevant advertising (but still see ads)

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may also use various third-party cookies to report usage statistics of our website and deliver advertisements on and through our website.

Data Sharing

When you visit our website, these third-party services may:

• Set their own cookies on your device

• Read cookies they have previously set

• Collect information about your browsing activity

• Share information with their partners

Third-Party Privacy

We do not control how third parties use cookies or the data they collect. Each third-party service has its own privacy policy explaining how they use your data:

Please review the privacy policies of these services to understand how they collect, use, and share your information.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Know what information third parties collect about you

• Access your information held by third parties

• Request deletion of your information

• Opt out of data collection and tracking

• Withdraw your consent at any time

Updates to This Cookies Policy

We may update this Cookies Policy from time to time in order to reflect, for example, changes to the cookies we use or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.

Notification of Changes

When we make material changes to this Cookies Policy, we will notify you by:

• Posting the updated policy on our website

• Updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy

• Sending you an email notification (if you have provided your email address)

• Displaying a notice on our website

Your Continued Use

Your continued use of our website after we post a revised Cookies Policy signifies your acceptance of the revised policy. If you do not agree to the revised policy, please stop using our website.

Review Regularly

We encourage you to review this Cookies Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and protect your privacy.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookies Policy, please contact us:

• By email: office@pension-scheiber.at

We will respond to your inquiry as soon as possible, typically within 30 days.

Data Protection Authority

If you are located in the European Economic Area (EEA), you also have the right to lodge a complaint with your local data protection authority about our use of cookies and other technologies.