Cookie Policy

Last Updated: January 25, 2026

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are used by most websites to provide users with a better user experience.

Cookies enable websites to store your preferences, manage your session, and collect information about your browsing behavior.

Why do we use Cookies?

We use cookies for various reasons:

  • To ensure our website functions properly (necessary cookies)
  • To store your cookie preferences
  • To understand how you use our website and improve it (analytics cookies)
  • To show you relevant advertising (marketing cookies)

What types of Cookies do we use?

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the website and cannot be disabled. They are usually only set in response to your actions, such as setting your privacy settings, logging in, or filling out forms.

Legal Basis: Technical necessity (no opt-in required)

📊 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve our website.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (Consent)

⚠️ Only set with your consent

Google Analytics

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
More Information: Handling of User Data

Tracking ID: G-9G9P9L2GGB
IP Anonymization: Enabled (IP address is shortened before transmission to the USA)

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG (Consent)
Data Processing Agreement: Data Processing Agreement (DPA) concluded
Data Transfer USA: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - Details
EU-US DPF: Certification
Opt-Out: Browser Plugin

Google Tag Manager

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Note: Google Tag Manager itself does not set cookies but manages other tags that may set cookies. The IP address may be transmitted to Google's parent company in the USA.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG (Consent)
Data Transfer USA: EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) - Certification

📢 Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant advertising and marketing campaigns. They track visitors across different websites and collect information to provide tailored advertising.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (Consent)

⚠️ Only set with your consent

Google Ads

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG (Consent)
Data Transfer USA: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - Details
EU-US DPF: Certification

Google Conversion-Tracking

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG (Consent)
EU-US DPF: Certification

Facebook Pixel (Meta Pixel)

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
Facebook Pixel Information: Learn more

Pixel ID: 1258215984829204
Usage: Conversion tracking, audience creation, retargeting, ad optimization

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG (Consent)
Data Transfer USA: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - Details
EU-US DPF: Certification
Opt-out: Disable personalized ads

Meta Pixel (formerly Facebook Pixel)

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
More Information: Protection of Your Privacy

Pixel ID: 1258215984829204 (Note: Configured but currently not active)

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG (Consent)
Joint Controllership: Art. 26 GDPR - Agreement
Data Transfer USA: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - Details
EU-US DPF: Certification
Opt-Out: Ad Settings

Meta Conversion API

The Meta Conversion API is a server-to-server connection that does not set cookies in the browser. It transmits conversion data directly from our server to Meta. This data is combined with data collected through Meta Pixel to enable more accurate measurement.

Transmitted data may include: URLs visited, event types (e.g. PageView, Purchase), hashed user emails, IP addresses, user-agent strings

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/policy/
More Information: Conversion API Documentation

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 para. 1 TDDDG (Consent)
Joint Controllership: Art. 26 GDPR - Agreement
Data Transfer USA: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - Details
EU-US DPF: Certification

Instagram

Provider: Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://privacycenter.instagram.com/policy/

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR and § 25 TDDDG (Consent)
Joint Controllership: Art. 26 GDPR - Agreement
Data Transfer USA: Standard Contractual Clauses (SCC) - Details
EU-US DPF: Certification

⚙️ Functional Cookies

These cookies enable additional functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest) or Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR (consent)

Google reCAPTCHA

Provider: Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Purpose: Protection against automated requests and spam in the contact form

Legal Basis: Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in spam protection)
Data Transfer USA: EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) - Certification

How can you manage Cookies?

Via our Website

You can change your cookie settings at any time using the "Cookies" button in the bottom right corner of this website.

Via your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to the cookie settings for the most common browsers:

⚠️ Note: If you disable cookies, some features of this website may not function properly.

How long are Cookies stored?

The storage duration varies depending on the cookie type:

  • Session Cookies: Are deleted as soon as you close your browser
  • Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for a specified period (see tables above) or until you manually delete them

Third-Party Services

We use third-party services (such as Google Analytics and Facebook) that may also set cookies. These third parties have their own privacy policies:

Note: No additional third-party services are currently configured. If you add services like Instagram Pixel, TikTok Pixel, or LinkedIn Insight Tag in the future, list them here.

International Data Transfer

Some of the services we use (particularly Google and Facebook) transfer data to the USA. These companies are certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework, which ensures an adequate level of data protection.

For more information: https://www.dataprivacyframework.gov/

Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future
  • Obtain information about stored cookies
  • Request deletion of your cookie data
  • File a complaint with a data protection authority

For more information about your rights, please see our Privacy Policy.

Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. Please visit this page regularly to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Contact

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies, please contact us:

Lena Dugnus Photography
Email: mail@lenadugnus.com
Phone: +49 / 176 312 972 98
Address: Isabellastraße 33, 80796 München, Germany

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