Cookie Policy

Last updated: December 6, 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how health communication GmbH & Co. KG, Haus Kolk 1, 47589 Uedem ("we", "us", or "our"), uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on https://www.health-communication.de/ ("Website").

We are committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring transparency in how your data is used.

If you have any questions, you may contact us at:

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1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit our Website. They allow the Website to function properly, remember your preferences, enhance your browsing experience, and—where applicable—analyze how the Website is used.

Cookies may be:

• Essential / strictly necessary
• Functional
• Performance / analytics
• Marketing / advertising

On our Website, we currently only use essential cookies and Stripe-related cookies.

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2. Types of Cookies We Use

2.1 Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the Website to function and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are typically set in response to your actions, such as navigating pages or making a payment.

We use:

• Session cookies required for basic site operation
• Security cookies to protect the Website
• Stripe payment cookies (see below)

2.2 Stripe Cookies (Payment Processing)

We use Stripe to securely process payments. Stripe uses cookies to:

• Enable secure payment transactions
• Prevent fraud
• Remember your session during checkout
• Comply with legal and regulatory obligations

Stripe may set the following types of cookies on your device:

Cookie Name	Purpose	Duration	Provider
__stripe_sid	Used for fraud prevention and session identification	30 minutes	Stripe
__stripe_mid	Needed for payment processing and fraud detection	1 year	Stripe
m	Helps manage fraud prevention	Up to 2 years	Stripe

For more details, please refer to the Stripe Cookie Policy.

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3. Legal Bases for Cookie Usage (GDPR – EU Users)

Under the GDPR, our legal bases are:

• Art. 6(1)(b) – Processing necessary to perform a contract (e.g., payment processing via Stripe).
• Art. 6(1)(f) – Legitimate interests (e.g., essential website functionality and security).

We do not use cookies for analytics, tracking, or advertising.

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4. Your Choices & Cookie Control

Because our Website currently only uses essential and Stripe cookies, you cannot disable them through the Website—these cookies are required for proper site operation and secure payments.

However, you may manage cookies through your browser settings:

• Delete cookies
• Block cookies
• Receive warnings before cookies are stored

Please note: disabling essential cookies may cause parts of the Website to stop functioning.

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5. Do We Use Third-Party Cookies?

Only Stripe uses third-party cookies on our Website as part of the payment process.

We do not use:

• Google Analytics
• Meta Pixel
• Hotjar
• Marketing or tracking tools

If additional services are added in the future, this policy will be updated.

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6. Cookies for U.S. Users (CCPA / CPRA)

For visitors from California (CCPA/CPRA):

• We do not sell or share personal information.
• We only use cookies necessary to provide our services (e.g., secure payment).
• You may request details about personal data we collect as described in our Privacy Policy.

If you are a California resident and wish to exercise your rights, please contact: info@health-communication.net

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7. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legal requirements, or our services.

The "Last Updated" date will always indicate the latest version.

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8. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact: