Abendfokus (abendfokus.de) uses cookies and similar technologies to help the site function, to understand how readers engage with our journalism, and to support our independent funding model. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, which categories we set, how you can control non‑essential cookies, and where to find more information. By continuing to use abendfokus.de, you consent to the use of essential cookies; any other cookies are only placed after you give your explicit consent via our Cookie Settings mechanism. For full details on how we handle personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
What are cookies and how does Abendfokus use them?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Abendfokus uses cookies to remember your preferences, to measure which stories you find most useful, and to keep our site secure and reliable.
We distinguish between essential cookies, which are necessary for the basic functioning of the site, and non‑essential cookies, which include analytics, functional, and advertising cookies. Only essential cookies are set automatically. For all others, we ask for your consent before they are placed, and you can change your mind at any time through our Cookie Settings panel.
Which cookies does Abendfokus use?
We use three broad categories of cookies: strictly necessary, analytics/performance, and functional. We do not currently use advertising cookies, but any future use of third‑party advertising will be subject to explicit consent.
- Strictly necessary cookies – These are required for the site to load and to remember your cookie consent choices. They do not collect any personally identifiable information and are set automatically.
- Analytics and performance cookies – These help us understand how readers interact with our articles (e.g., which pages are most read, how long visitors stay). We use a privacy‑focused analytics tool that anonymises IP addresses. Data is used only to improve our editorial offering and is never sold.
- Functional cookies – These remember your preferences, such as language, text size, or whether you have dismissed a notice. They are set only after you have made a choice.
How can you manage or withdraw your consent?
You have full control over non‑essential cookies. When you first visit abendfokus.de, a cookie banner appears that lets you accept or reject categories of cookies. You can also open the Cookie Settings link at the bottom of every page to adjust your preferences at any time.
Additionally, most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies via their settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the site’s performance and prevent certain features from working correctly.
What you can expect from us
We are committed to transparent handling of your data. Abendfokus never sells or shares your personal information with third parties for their own marketing purposes. Our use of analytics is strictly limited to editorial improvement and to reporting on our audience to potential commercial partners – always in aggregate and anonymised form. For a full breakdown of our ethical standards, see our Editorial Policy and our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure.
Questions or concerns?
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or about how we handle cookies and your data, please contact our Data Protection‑related enquiries at privacy@abendfokus.de. You may also reach our editorial team via the Contact page. We will respond as quickly as possible and, where appropriate, work with you to resolve any concerns.