This Cookie Policy explains how Abendanalyse (abendanalyse.de) uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. It tells you what categories of cookies we set, how to consent to non-essential ones, and how to change your preferences at any time. For further detail on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies and why does Abendanalyse use them?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Abendanalyse uses cookies to make our site work properly, to understand how readers engage with our journalism, and to show you relevant advertising or sponsored content. Without certain essential cookies, the site would not function correctly.
We also use non-essential cookies for analytics and, with your consent, for marketing purposes. These help us improve your reading experience and support our independent funding model. Our editorial decisions are never influenced by cookie data, and we never sell your information.
What categories of cookies do we use?
We group cookies into three categories: essential, functional and analytics, and optional marketing cookies. Each serves a distinct purpose, and your consent is required for the non-essential ones. You can find a full list in our Cookie Settings panel.
Essential cookies are necessary for the basic operation of Abendanalyse. They enable secure logins, remember your privacy preferences, and keep the site stable. These cannot be disabled.
Functional and analytics cookies help us remember your language choice, track page performance, and count visits to our articles. Information is aggregated and anonymised wherever possible. We use this data to improve our journalism and user experience.
Marketing cookies may be set by our advertising partners to show you relevant sponsored content and to measure the effectiveness of campaigns. These are only placed if you give explicit consent. You can withdraw consent at any time.
How can you control or change your cookie preferences?
You can manage your cookie choices at any time using the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of every page. That panel lets you accept or reject each category individually, and your preference is stored for 12 months. You can also adjust settings through your browser.
If you change your mind, simply return to the Cookie Settings panel and update your selections. Your previous choices will be shown, and you can toggle them on or off. For more information about how we handle personal data alongside cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.
How this works in practice
Here is a concrete example. Suppose you visit an article about Swedish housing policy. An essential cookie ensures your session stays secure as you scroll. A functional cookie remembers that you prefer to read in English. With your consent, an analytics cookie records that you spent three minutes on the page, helping us understand what stories matter to our readers. If you later see a sponsored feature about sustainable housing, a marketing cookie may link that impression to your visit – but only if you have opted in. You can revoke that consent at any time via the Cookie Settings panel.
Who is responsible for this policy?
Abendanalyse is owned and operated by Abendanalyse Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). Our registered office is Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. The editorial team is led by Chefredaktör Matthias Kaiser in Stockholm, and the data protection contact is our privacy officer, reachable at privacy@abendanalyse.de.
If you have questions about how your cookie data is used, or wish to exercise your rights under data protection law, please email us. You can also find more about our funding and governance on our Ownership & Funding page and our AI & Automation Policy.
In short
We use essential cookies to keep the site running, and non-essential cookies (with your permission) to improve your experience and support our journalism. You are in control: adjust your preferences any time via Cookie Settings, and contact privacy@abendanalyse.de if you have concerns.