Cookie Policy
Last updated: May 4, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your browser on subsequent visits, remember your preferences, and improve site functionality. Cookies do not contain executable programmes and cannot harm your computer.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies (always active)
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set only in response to actions you take, such as setting your privacy preferences.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|
| cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference | 365 days |
| lang-pref | Stores your language preference (DE/EN) | Session |
| i18next | Supports language detection | Session |
Analytics Cookies (with consent only)
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website. All data is collected anonymously. These cookies are only set when you have given your consent.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 | Distinguishes users (anonymised) | 14 months |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics 4 | Persists session state | 14 months |
IP addresses are anonymised before storage. We use Google Analytics 4 with IP anonymisation enabled. Data is not linked to other Google services.
Infrastructure Cookies (Third-party)
Our website is served through the Cloudflare network. Cloudflare sets technically necessary cookies for bot protection and performance optimisation.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management (Turnstile) | 30 minutes |
| cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Security challenge passed | 30 minutes |
3. Third-party Services
Our website may embed content or scripts from third-party services that may also set cookies:
- Google Fonts: Font files are loaded from Google servers. Google may collect technical data such as your IP address. More information: policies.google.com/privacy
- Cloudflare Turnstile: CAPTCHA-free bot protection for our forms. Turnstile uses technically necessary cookies (no tracking). More information: cloudflare.com/privacypolicy
4. Cookie Consent
When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You have the following options:
- Accept all: Enables essential, analytics, and marketing cookies.
- Essential only: Only technically necessary cookies are set.
- Manage preferences: Choose which cookie categories to allow.
Your consent preference is stored for 365 days and can be withdrawn or changed at any time by clicking the cookie settings icon at the bottom of any page.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also manage or disable cookies directly in your browser. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website. Instructions for common browsers:
6. Right to Withdraw Consent
Under Article 7(3) GDPR, you have the right to withdraw consent at any time. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal. You can withdraw your consent in the following ways:
- Click the cookie settings icon at the bottom of this page and change your preferences.
- Delete the "anet_cookie_consent" cookie in your browser settings.
- Contact us by email and we will assist you.
7. Legal Basis
Processing via essential cookies is based on our legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in operating the website securely and functionally. Analytics and marketing cookies are processed solely on the basis of your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
8. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We reserve the right to update this cookie policy to reflect changes in our cookie practices or for legal reasons. The updated version will be indicated by the "Last updated" date at the top of this page. For material changes we will notify you via the cookie consent banner.
9. Contact
If you have questions about this cookie policy or wish to exercise your consent rights, please contact us at:
ANET Studios
Email: info@anetstudios.com
Sean Costello Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland, N37 EV18
Branch office: Altena, NRW, Germany