1. Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how Dexotec Records GmbH ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies to recognize you when you visit our website www.dexotecrecords.com ("Website"). It explains what these technologies are and why we use them, as well as your rights to control our use of them.

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small data files that are placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used by website owners 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, Dexotec Records GmbH) 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, analytics).

3. Why Do We Use Cookies?

We use first-party and third-party cookies for several reasons. Some cookies are required for technical reasons for our Website to operate, and we refer to these as "essential" or "strictly necessary" cookies. Other cookies also enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance the experience on our online properties.

Specifically, we use cookies for:

• Essential cookies: Necessary for basic website functionality and security (e.g., session handling, protection through Cloudflare).
• Analytics cookies: Help us understand how our website is used, to improve functionality (e.g., Google Analytics).
• Functional cookies: Enable enhanced functionality and personalization (e.g., Elfsight widgets).

4. Cookies We Use

Below is a list of the cookies we may use on our Website:

• _ga, _gid: Google Analytics – to distinguish users and collect usage data (retention: up to 2 years).
• __cfduid: Cloudflare – for security protection and traffic management (no personal identification).
• Elfsight cookies: To enable third-party widgets like contact forms, reviews or galleries.
• Consent cookies: To save your cookie preferences (stored locally).

5. Legal Basis for Processing (Art. 6 GDPR)

We use cookies on the basis of:

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR: For cookies requiring consent (e.g., analytics, third-party widgets).
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR: For technically essential cookies, based on our legitimate interest in maintaining secure and functioning web services.

6. Consent and Cookie Banner

When you first visit our Website, you will be presented with a cookie banner requesting your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can customize your preferences or withdraw your consent at any time through the cookie settings link on the site footer.

7. Third-Party Providers

• Google Analytics – Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland.
  Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
• Cloudflare – Cloudflare, Inc., 101 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.
  Privacy Policy: https://www.cloudflare.com/privacypolicy/
• Elfsight – Elfsight LLC, Yerevan, Armenia.
  Privacy Policy: https://elfsight.com/privacy-policy/

8. How to Manage and Delete Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. You can also configure your browser to block all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being set. Please note that some parts of our site may not function properly if you disable cookies.

9. Your Rights

Under the GDPR, you have the right to access, correct, delete or restrict your personal data processed by us. You also have the right to file a complaint with a supervisory authority.

10. Contact

If you have questions or concerns about our Cookie Policy, you may contact us at:

Dexotec Records GmbH
Behrenstraße 22
40322 Düsseldorf
Germany
Email: hello@dexotecrecords.com]

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal or operational reasons. Please revisit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

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