Cookie Policy
Last updated: 22 July 2026
Effective date: 22 July 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently, remember your preferences, and provide information to the website owner.
2. Legal Basis
This Cookie Policy is issued in accordance with:
- Section 165(3) of the Austrian Telecommunications Act 2021 (TKG 2021) – requires user consent before storing non-essential cookies
- Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR) – Art. 6(1)(a) for consent-based cookies, Art. 6(1)(f) for strictly necessary cookies based on legitimate interests
- Datenschutzgesetz (DSG) – Austrian national data protection law (as amended July 2024)
3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (No consent required)
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take, such as logging in or filling in forms. The legal basis is legitimate interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
[session_id] | Maintains your session while browsing | Session |
[csrf_token] | Protects against cross-site request forgery | Session |
[cookie_consent] | Stores your cookie preferences | 12 months |
3.2 Analytics Cookies (Consent required)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the website experience.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
[_ga] | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 2 years |
[_gid] | Google Analytics | Distinguishes users | 24 hours |
[_gat] | Google Analytics | Throttles request rate | 1 minute |
Important (Austrian DSB ruling): If you use Google Analytics with dynamic loading, IP addresses may be transferred to the USA. We [anonymise IP addresses / use server-side tagging / self-host] to comply with Austrian data protection requirements.
3.3 Preference / Functional Cookies (Consent required)
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made (such as language or region) to provide a more personalised experience.
Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
[lang_pref] | Remembers your language preference | 12 months |
[region] | Remembers your region setting | 12 months |
3.4 Marketing / Targeting Cookies (Consent required)
These cookies are set by advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store personal information directly but uniquely identify your browser.
Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
[_fbp] | Meta (Facebook) | Tracks visits for ad targeting | 3 months |
[IDE] | Google (DoubleClick) | Used for targeted advertising | 13 months |
[_ttp] | TikTok | Ad performance measurement | 13 months |
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear asking for your consent before any non-essential cookies are placed on your device.
You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject non-essential cookies
- Manage your preferences and choose which categories to allow
Your preferences are saved for 12 months. You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before withdrawal.
5. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. We have no direct control over these cookies. Please refer to the relevant third-party privacy policies:
- Google: https://policies.google.com/privacy
- Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy
- [Other provider]: [link]
6. How to Control Cookies via Your Browser
You can also control or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Note that disabling cookies may affect the functionality of this website.
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
For more information, visit: www.aboutcookies.org
7. Google Fonts Notice
[If applicable] This website [dynamically loads / locally hosts] Google Fonts. The Austrian Data Protection Authority (DSB) has found that dynamically loading Google Fonts transfers visitors’ IP addresses to Google servers in the USA, which may violate the GDPR. We [self-host all fonts locally / use system fonts] to avoid this transfer.
8. Contact & Complaints
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at:
Winkler Gut GmbH
Iglbach 14, 4171 Auberg, Austria
Telephone: +43 7282 21105
Email: info@winklergut.at
Website: www.winklergut.at
If you believe your data protection rights have been violated, you may lodge a complaint with:
Österreichische Datenschutzbehörde (DSB)
Barichgasse 40–42, 1030 Vienna
Email: dsb@dsb.gv.at
Website: www.dsb.gv.at
9. Changes to This Cookie Policy
e may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. The current version is always available on this page.
This Cookie Policy was last reviewed on 22 of July 2026
