1. Overview
This Cookie Policy explains how Portamus GmbH (“we”, “us”, or “our”) uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
The legal basis for our use of cookies is Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR — Regulation (EU) 2016/679) for cookies that require your consent, and § 25 of the German Telekommunikation-Telemedien-Datenschutz-Gesetz (TTDSG) for the storage of and access to information on your terminal equipment. Strictly necessary cookies are set on the basis of our legitimate interest (Article 6(1)(f) GDPR) and do not require consent.
By clicking “Accept” in our cookie consent banner, you consent to the use of non-essential cookies as described in this policy. You may withdraw your consent at any time by adjusting your cookie preferences or browser settings.
This policy was last updated on June 1, 2026.
2. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website remember information about your visit, such as preferred language and other settings, which can make your next visit easier and the site more useful to you.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
Essential cookies — Required for the website to function properly, such as maintaining session state. These cookies are set on the basis of our legitimate interests and do not require your consent. They cannot be disabled without affecting core website functionality.
Performance and analytics cookies — Help us understand how visitors interact with our website, such as which pages are most popular, so we can improve content and navigation. These cookies are set only with your consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR, § 25(1) TTDSG).
Functionality cookies — Remember choices you make, such as cookie consent preferences, so we don’t need to ask again on your next visit. These cookies are set only with your consent where required by law.
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are placed by third-party services we use, such as analytics providers. These third parties may use cookies, web beacons, and similar technologies to collect information about your use of our website and other websites. Where such third-party providers are located outside the European Economic Area (EEA), we ensure that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with Chapter V GDPR.
5. Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:
- Delete all cookies currently stored on your device
- Block all cookies from being set in the future
- Block cookies from specific websites
You may also withdraw or change your cookie consent at any time by adjusting your preferences in our cookie consent banner.
Note that blocking essential cookies may affect the functionality of certain website features.
6. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, regulation, or our own practices. Material changes will be reflected by an updated “Last Updated” date and, where required, by renewed consent requests.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our use of cookies or wish to exercise your data subject rights, contact us at:
Portamus GmbH
Inselstr. 27
46149 Oberhausen
Germany
Email: contact@portamus.com