🍪 Cookie Policy – MyGermanShortStories
Last updated: November 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, improve performance, or provide information to the site owner.
Cookies may be set by this website (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties, such as YouTube or MailerLite (“third-party cookies”).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
| Cookie Type | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Ensure website operation, security, login, consent storage | ❌ No |
| Functional | Save user preferences (e.g. language settings) | ❌ No |
| YouTube / Embedded Content | Show videos; may collect data via Google domains | ✅ Yes |
| Newsletter / MailerLite | Enable newsletter signup forms, track opt-in status | ✅ Yes |
| (Future) Payment Providers | Process purchases securely (e.g. PayPal/Stripe) | ✅ Yes (if cookies used) |
3. Third-Party Cookies We Use
YouTube (Google Ireland Ltd.)
We embed YouTube videos using privacy-enhanced mode.
However, when you click “Play”, YouTube may place cookies and collect device data.
More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.
MailerLite (Newsletter & Forms)
If you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with embedded MailerLite forms, MailerLite may store:
Email address, IP address, time of signup
Cookies to check if you already subscribed
Analytical data (only after consent)
MailerLite may process data within the EU or USA under GDPR safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses).
More information: https://www.mailerlite.com/privacy-policy
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit this site, a cookie banner will appear asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
This is provided by a GDPR-compliant consent tool (e.g. Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR).
You can accept or refuse cookies.
Your preference is stored in a small “consent cookie”.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” (if offered) or by clearing cookies in your browser.
5. How You Can Disable or Delete Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in most browsers:
| Browser | Guide |
|---|---|
| Chrome | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies & site data |
| Firefox | Options → Privacy → Cookies and Site Data |
| Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
| Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions |
If you disable cookies, some functions of this website may not work properly.
6. Withdrawing Consent
If you previously accepted cookies but want to withdraw consent, you can:
Click “Change Cookie Settings” (if the banner/tool offers this), or
Delete cookies manually in your browser (this resets your consent choice).
7. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time.
The current version is always available under: www.mygermanshortstories.com/cookies
8. Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies or data protection, please contact:
📧 support@mygermanshortstories.com
🍪 Cookie Policy – MyGermanShortStories
Last updated: November 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites function, improve performance, or provide information to the site owner.
Cookies may be set by this website (“first-party cookies”) or by third parties, such as YouTube or MailerLite (“third-party cookies”).
2. Why We Use Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
Cookie Type | Purpose | Consent Required? |
|---|---|---|
Necessary | Ensure website operation, security, login, consent storage | ❌ No |
Functional | Save user preferences (e.g. language settings) | ❌ No |
YouTube / Embedded Content | Show videos; may collect data via Google domains | ✅ Yes |
Newsletter / MailerLite | Enable newsletter signup forms, track opt-in status | ✅ Yes |
(Future) Payment Providers | Process purchases securely (e.g. PayPal/Stripe) | ✅ Yes (if cookies used) |
3. Third-Party Cookies We Use
YouTube (Google Ireland Ltd.)
We embed YouTube videos using privacy-enhanced mode.
However, when you click “Play”, YouTube may place cookies and collect device data.
More information: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.
MailerLite (Newsletter & Forms)
If you subscribe to our newsletter or interact with embedded MailerLite forms, MailerLite may store:
Email address, IP address, time of signup
Cookies to check if you already subscribed
Analytical data (only after consent)
MailerLite may process data within the EU or USA under GDPR safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses).
More information: https://www.mailerlite.com/privacy-policy
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – consent.
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit this site, a cookie banner will appear asking you to accept or reject non-essential cookies.
This is provided by a GDPR-compliant consent tool (e.g. Cookie Notice & Compliance for GDPR).
You can accept or refuse cookies.
Your preference is stored in a small “consent cookie”.
You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” (if offered) or by clearing cookies in your browser.
5. How You Can Disable or Delete Cookies
You can manage or disable cookies in most browsers:
Browser | Guide |
|---|---|
Chrome | Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies & site data |
Firefox | Options → Privacy → Cookies and Site Data |
Safari | Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data |
Edge | Settings → Cookies and site permissions |
If you disable cookies, some functions of this website may not work properly.
6. Withdrawing Consent
If you previously accepted cookies but want to withdraw consent, you can:
Click “Change Cookie Settings” (if the banner/tool offers this), or
Delete cookies manually in your browser (this resets your consent choice).