COOKIE POLICY

Cardixx e.U.  |  www.cardixx.com

Version 1.0  |  Effective Date: June 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognise your device, remember your preferences, and collect information about how you interact with the site. Similar technologies such as pixels, web beacons, and local storage work in a comparable way and are referred to collectively as "cookies" throughout this policy.

2. Who Sets Cookies on Cardixx?

Cookies on www.cardixx.com and on dedicated Networking Hub pages (cardixx.com/hub/[name]) and Personal Website pages (cardixx.com/mycards/[username]) are set by:

  • Cardixx e.U. (first-party cookies): cookies placed directly by Cardixx for the operation and analytics of the website.
  • Third-party providers (third-party cookies): cookies placed by Google Analytics and other service providers integrated into the platform.

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are set in response to actions you take such as logging in, setting privacy preferences, or filling in forms. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest in operating a functional and secure website. These cookies do not require your consent.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most and least popular and how visitors move around the site. All information collected is aggregated and anonymised.

We use Google Analytics (with IP anonymisation enabled) for this purpose. Google Analytics sets cookies to track session data and user interactions.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest; where required by applicable national law (ePrivacy Directive), your consent is obtained via the cookie banner before these cookies are set.

3.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation, such as remembering your language preference or your cookie consent choice.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(f) GDPR — legitimate interest; or Article 6(1)(a) GDPR — consent, where applicable.

3.4 Marketing and Tracking Cookies

These cookies may be set through our website by third-party advertising and marketing partners. They may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant content or advertisements on other sites. These cookies are only placed with your explicit consent.

Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) GDPR — explicit consent via the cookie consent banner.

4. Cookie List

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies


Cookie Name

Provider

Purpose

Duration

Category

cardixx_session

Cardixx e.U.

Maintains user session and authentication state

Session

Necessary

cardixx_consent

Cardixx e.U.

Stores your cookie consent preferences

12 months

Necessary

cardixx_csrf

Cardixx e.U.

Security token to prevent cross-site request forgery

Session

Necessary


4.2 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics)


Cookie Name

Provider

Purpose

Duration

Category

_ga

Google LLC

Registers a unique ID to generate statistical data on website usage

2 years

Analytics

_ga_[ID]

Google LLC

Used by Google Analytics to persist session state

2 years

Analytics

_gid

Google LLC

Registers a unique ID for a single session of statistical data

24 hours

Analytics

_gat

Google LLC

Used to throttle request rate to Google Analytics

1 minute

Analytics


Google Analytics is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. IP anonymisation is enabled, meaning your IP address is truncated before transmission. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy at https://policies.google.com/privacy.


4.3 Functional Cookies


Cookie Name

Provider

Purpose

Duration

Category

cardixx_lang

Cardixx e.U.

Remembers the user's selected language preference

12 months

Functional



5. How to Manage Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit www.cardixx.com, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences by category. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the cookie settings link available in the website footer.

5.1 Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can set your browser to block cookies or to alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of the website.

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

5.2 Opt Out of Google Analytics

You can opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites by installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on, available at: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

6. Third-Party Links


Our website may contain links to third-party websites. This Cookie Policy applies only to www.cardixx.com and its subpages. We have no control over and accept no responsibility for the cookie practices of any third-party website.

7. Changes to This Cookie Policy


We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. We will notify you of material changes via the cookie consent banner or a notice on the website. The date at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated.

8. Contact


For any questions about this Cookie Policy, please contact us at:


Controller

Cardixx e.U.

Contact Person

Cihan Yasa

Email

info@cardixx.com

Address

Cumberlandstrasse 43, 1140 Wien, Austria

Website

www.cardixx.com




Version 1.0  |  Last updated: June 2026  |  Cardixx e.U.