Cookie Policy
Last Updated: January 2025
We know you've probably read a hundred of these already. But this one matters because it's about how klarwert.it.com actually works behind the scenes when you visit us.
Tracking technologies—cookies, pixels, local storage—help us keep things running smoothly and make your experience better. We're not collecting data for the sake of it. Everything here has a purpose, and you have control over most of it.
What We Mean by Tracking Technologies
When we say "cookies," we're talking about small text files stored on your device when you browse our site. But that's not the whole picture.
The Technical Side
Here's what actually happens: your browser sends a request to our server, we send back a response along with instructions to store certain data locally. That data helps us recognize you on repeat visits, remember your preferences, and understand how you interact with different parts of the site.
Some of these technologies are simple session cookies that disappear when you close your browser. Others stick around longer—sometimes for months—to remember things like your language preference or whether you've already seen a particular notice.
- Session cookies expire when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies remain on your device for a set period
- First-party cookies come directly from klarwert.it.com
- Third-party cookies are set by external services we use
Types of Tracking We Use
Essential Operations
What they do: Keep the site functional and secure. Without these, basic features simply don't work.
Examples: Session management, form submissions, security tokens, load balancing.
Duration: Usually session-based, occasionally up to 24 hours.
Functional Preferences
What they do: Remember your choices so you don't have to set things up every single time.
Examples: Language settings, display preferences, notification choices.
Duration: Typically 30 to 365 days, depending on the preference.
Performance Analysis
What they do: Help us understand which pages get traffic, where people spend time, and where they run into problems.
Examples: Page view counts, click patterns, scroll depth, error logging.
Duration: Usually 90 days to 2 years for aggregated data.
Communication Tracking
What they do: Let us know which outreach efforts actually work and which ones fall flat.
Examples: Email campaign tracking, referral sources, conversion attribution.
Duration: Varies widely, from 30 days to 2 years.
Specific Technologies on Our Site
Here's the actual breakdown of what runs when you visit klarwert.it.com. We're being specific because vague statements don't help anyone.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| session_id | Maintains your session across page loads | Session | Essential |
| csrf_token | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session | Essential |
| user_prefs | Stores language and display settings | 180 days | Functional |
| analytics_session | Tracks page views and user flow | 2 years | Performance |
| referral_source | Records how you found our site | 30 days | Communication |
| consent_status | Remembers your cookie preferences | 365 days | Essential |
Third-Party Services
We use a few external services that set their own tracking technologies. These include analytics platforms that help us understand site performance and communication tools that track how our outreach performs.
When you interact with these services, they follow their own policies. We've chosen partners who take privacy seriously, but you should know they're collecting data according to their own terms, not just ours.
How You Control What Gets Tracked
You're not stuck with our defaults. Every major browser lets you manage cookies, and some give you pretty granular control.
Browser-Level Controls
- Open your browser settings or preferences menu
- Look for the privacy, security, or content settings section
- Find the cookie or site data management area
- Choose to block third-party cookies, delete existing ones, or disable them entirely
- Set exceptions for specific sites if you want more control
Keep in mind that blocking essential cookies will break parts of the site. You won't be able to submit forms, access protected areas, or maintain a session properly.
Data Retention and Deletion
We don't keep tracking data forever. Different types have different lifespans based on what they're used for.
Automatic Expiration
Session cookies disappear immediately when you close your browser. Functional cookies typically last between 30 and 365 days. Performance tracking data gets aggregated and anonymized after 90 days, with the raw data deleted.
Manual Deletion
You can clear your browser's cookie storage anytime. That removes everything we've stored locally on your device. For server-side data associated with your account or activity, you can request deletion by contacting us directly.
If you want specific tracking technologies removed without deleting everything, reach out and we'll walk you through it. Some requests are straightforward, others require a bit more coordination depending on what's being tracked and why.
Updates to This Policy
Technology changes, regulations evolve, and our site gets updated. When that happens, this policy changes too.
We update the "Last Updated" date at the top whenever we make changes. Major updates—like adding new tracking categories or changing how long we retain data—get highlighted with a notice on the site for at least 30 days.
If you've got questions about what changed or why, just ask. We're not trying to sneak anything past you.
Why This Matters for Financial Services
Given that Klarwert GmbH operates in fraud prevention, the data we collect helps us identify patterns that might indicate fraudulent activity. Some tracking is security-related, not just about site optimization.
We take that responsibility seriously. The information we gather through these technologies helps protect both our systems and our clients from potential threats. That's not an excuse to collect everything—it's a reason to be careful about what we track and how we use it.
Questions About Tracking?
If something here doesn't make sense or you want more details about specific technologies, get in touch.
Email: contact@klarwert.it.com
Phone: +493020679115 (Germany) | +1 (847) 776-9900 (United States)
Address: Wilhelmstraße 5-7, 33602 Bielefeld, Deutschland