Cookie Policy · mypinio research

1. Introduction

This cookie policy explains how mypinio GmbH ("mypinio", "we", "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on the websites mypinio.com and mypinioresearch.com. We keep our cookie usage minimal and transparent. We do not use any third-party tracking tools such as Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Meta Pixel, or similar services.

2. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that is stored on your device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past actions.

When you first visit our website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. Non-essential cookies are disabled by default and will only be set after you provide explicit consent. You can change your preferences at any time via the cookie banner, which you can reopen with the "Cookie settings" link in the website footer.

Your consent decision is stored in your browser in a first-party cookie named cc_cookie.

We use a consent system with four categories:

Category	Default state	Description
Necessary	Always active	Required for the website to function. Includes session management, CSRF protection, and cookie consent storage. Cannot be disabled.
Analytics	Disabled	First-party analytics only, used to understand how visitors interact with our platform. No third-party analytics tools are used.
Marketing	Disabled	Currently not in use. This category is reserved for potential future consent-based integrations. No marketing cookies are set at this time.
Preferences	Disabled	Stores user preferences such as language and theme settings.

5. Cookies we set

The following is a complete list of cookies and local storage items used by the websites mypinio.com and mypinioresearch.com:

Necessary (always active)

Name	Type	Duration	Purpose
`cc_cookie`	First-party cookie (SameSite=Lax)	6 months	Stores your cookie consent preferences (categories: necessary, analytics, marketing, preferences), a random consent ID and the version of this policy you decided on
`theme`	First-party local storage	Until deleted	Remembers the display setting (light or dark) you chose. Not shared with anyone.
`mp-motion`	First-party local storage	Until deleted	Remembers the motion setting (on or off) you chose. Not shared with anyone.

The websites mypinio.com and mypinioresearch.com have no login and therefore set no session or authentication cookies.

No analytics cookies are currently set. If first-party analytics are enabled in the future, they will only activate after you consent to the analytics category.

Marketing (not in use)

No marketing cookies are set. This category exists in our consent system for potential future use and is disabled by default.

No preference cookies are currently set. The language you choose is part of the page address (for example /de) and is not stored in a cookie.

6. Third-party cookies

We do not set any third-party cookies. Specifically:

No Google Analytics or Google Tag Manager
No Meta Pixel or Facebook tracking
No advertising or retargeting cookies
No social media widgets (Facebook Like, Twitter, etc.)

Some images on our website are served via Next.js image optimization. Your browser requests the optimized image from our domain — your device does not establish a direct connection to third-party providers.

7. Managing cookies

You can manage your cookie preferences in the following ways:

Cookie banner: Adjust your preferences when the banner is displayed on your first visit
Cookie settings: Click "Cookie Settings" in the website footer at any time to update your preferences
Browser settings: Use your browser's built-in settings to view, delete, or block cookies. Please note that blocking necessary cookies may prevent the website from functioning correctly.

How to manage cookies in common browsers

Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data
Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Cookies and site data

8. Legal basis

Necessary cookies: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in providing a functional and secure website. These cookies are exempt from the consent requirement under § 25(2) TTDSG.
Analytics, marketing, and preference cookies: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR — your explicit consent, provided via the cookie consent banner. Consent is required under § 25(1) TTDSG for non-essential storage on your device.

9. Your rights

You have the right to withdraw your cookie consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. For further information about your data protection rights, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

10. Contact

For questions about this cookie policy, please contact:

mypinio GmbH
Pappelallee 78/79
10437 Berlin, Germany
Email: [email protected]