COOKIES POLICY
The purpose of this policy is to inform users transparently about the existence and use of cookies on our website in order to know to what extent their personal data are or will be processed and the options available to manage them.
1. Definition
Cookies are text files that are stored on your computer or other end devices. The use of cookies helps us to analyse your website usage, to improve services and products offered, to improve security and to prevent fraud.
2. Data Controller
TK Elevator GmbH is responsible for the processing of your browsing data obtained through cookies on our website.
- You can reach the controller at: info@tkelevator.com
- You can reach the Data Protection Officer at: dpo@tkelevator.com
More information about the Data Controller in section 2 of our Privacy Notice.
3. Lawfulness of the processing
The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission.
4. Types and purposes of cookies
We differentiate between various cookies:
4.1. According to the retention period:
- Session cookies are temporary cookie files that are automatically deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies are cookie files that are stored until they are actively deleted or automatically removed after a certain amount of time.
4.2. According to the management entity:
- First-party cookies are cookies that are set directly by us.
- Third party cookies are cookies set by a third party.
4.3. According to the purposes of the processing:
- Necessary cookies are used to make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
- Preferences and/or personalization cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in. We use these cookies to improve usability and offer you a customized experience.
- Statistics cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with websites.
- Behavioural advertising cookies (marketing): it stores information on the users behaviour obtained through continuous observation of their browsing habits. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
The specific purpose of each of the cookies used on our website can be found in the Cookie statement.
5. Setting and Cookies statement
On individual pages, personal data may be stored in cookies if you have previously expressly consented to such, e.g. to not have to re-enter access data. In principle, you can also access all information on our website if you have deactivated cookies in your Internet browser. If you do not accept cookies, this may result in functional limitations of our offers.
On our website we use the cookies listed in the list below. Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on our pages.
Cookies are small text files that can be used by websites to make a user's experience more efficient.
The law states that we can store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other types of cookies we need your permission.
This site uses different types of cookies. Some cookies are placed by third party services that appear on our pages.
You can at any time change or withdraw your consent from the Cookie Declaration on our website.
Learn more about who we are, how you can contact us and how we process personal data in our Privacy Policy.
Please state your consent ID and date when you contact us regarding your consent.
Your consent applies to the following domains: blog.tkelevator.com
Cookie declaration last updated on 02/01/2025 by Cookiebot:
Necessary (2)
Necessary cookies help make a website usable by enabling basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.
Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
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1.gif | Usercentrics GmbH | Used to count the number of sessions to the website, necessary for optimizing CMP product delivery. | Session | Pixel Tracker |
CookieConsent | Cookiebot | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
Preferences (1)
Preference cookies enable a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or looks, like your preferred language or the region that you are in.
Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
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wp-wpml_current_language | blog.tkelevator.com | Designates the country code that is calculated based on the user's IP address. Used to determine what language should be used for the visitor. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
Statistics (2)
Statistic cookies help website owners to understand how visitors interact with websites by collecting and reporting information anonymously.
Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
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_ga | Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie | |
_ga_# | Used by Google Analytics to collect data on the number of times a user has visited the website as well as dates for the first and most recent visit. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie |
Marketing (23)
Marketing cookies are used to track visitors across websites. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.
Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
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#-# | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
__Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | YouTube | Pending | 180 days | HTTP Cookie |
iU5q-!O9@$ | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
LogsDatabaseV2:V#||LogsRequestsStore | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Persistent | IndexedDB |
nextId | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
NID | Registers a unique ID that identifies a returning user's device. The ID is used for targeted ads. | 6 months | HTTP Cookie | |
remote_sid | YouTube | Necessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video-content on the website. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
requests | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
ServiceWorkerLogsDatabase#SWHealthLog | YouTube | Necessary for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video-content on the website. | Persistent | IndexedDB |
TESTCOOKIESENABLED | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | YouTube | Tries to estimate the users' bandwidth on pages with integrated YouTube videos. | 180 days | HTTP Cookie |
YSC | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
yt.innertube::nextId | YouTube | Registers a unique ID to keep statistics of what videos from YouTube the user has seen. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
YtIdbMeta#databases | YouTube | Used to track user’s interaction with embedded content. | Persistent | IndexedDB |
yt-remote-cast-available | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage |
yt-remote-cast-installed | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage |
yt-remote-connected-devices | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
yt-remote-device-id | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
yt-remote-fast-check-period | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage |
yt-remote-session-app | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage |
yt-remote-session-name | YouTube | Stores the user's video player preferences using embedded YouTube video | Session | HTML Local Storage |
6. Google analytics
This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. (“Google”). The information generated by cookies about your use of this website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there. This happens anonymously. Your IP address will be anonymized on the web server before being sent to Google. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be sent to a Google server in the US and anonymized there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage to the website operator. The anonymized IP address provided by Google Analytics within the framework of Google Analytics will not be merged with other data provided by Google. You can prevent the storage of cookies by a corresponding setting of your browser software. You can prevent the collection by Google Analytics by clicking on the following link. An opt-out cookie will be set to prevent future collection of your information when you visit this site: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout. For more information about Terms of Use and Privacy, please visit https://policies.google.com. We point out that on this website Google Analytics has been extended by the code “anonymizeIp” to ensure an anonymous collection of IP addresses (so-called IP-Masking).
7. Embedded videos and YouTube cookies
When we embed videos on our website, in many cases, we are using the services provided by YouTube due to the few accepted and alternative options available for similar services. In these cases, prior to playing the video, we will inform you about the usage of an embedded YouTube video.
When playing on embedded YouTube video, cookies identify as #CONSENT in our cookies declaration are used to track viewing statistics and assign a unique identifier to the device on which the video is viewed, enabling YouTube to recognise the device. This data is sent to Google, and TKE is not in control of the data. Google can use this data to show relevant advertising in other YouTube videos. However, TKE does not allow advertising in own YouTube videos.
These type of cookies are usually transmitted to YouTube (Google) servers located in the US and the transmission of such information outside Europe must be done only with your consent. In practice, this means that we cannot avoid the usage of such cookies but also we cannot play the video without your consent.
Therefore with the information we provide to you on the current Cookies Policy among with the information we will provide to you when presenting the embedded video, if you decide to watch the video by clicking “here”, we will interpret such action as your consent. We have decided to collect your consent in this way in order to provide you with standard services on our pages without overridden your data protection rights.
8. Data subjects rights
You have the right to access, to rectification, to erasure, as well as other rights, or request more information about the processing activities carry out with cookies by contacting the email address dpo@tkelevator.com. You can find additional information about your data subject rights in section 7 of our Privacy Notice.
9. Cookies policy review
We will review periodically the Cookies policy. Therefore, users are advised to periodically consult its content.