How Finerlives uses cookies and how you can manage your preferences.
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how Finerlives uses them on the website finerlives.com, and how you can control them. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy.
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites work, function more efficiently, and to provide analytical information to website operators.
Cookies can be “session cookies” (which expire when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (which remain on your device for a set period). They can be set by the website you are visiting (“first-party cookies”) or by third-party services integrated into that website (“third-party cookies”).
Finerlives uses a minimal set of cookies to ensure the basic functionality of our website and to improve your browsing experience. We do not use cookies for advertising or to track your activity across other websites.
The cookies we use fall into the following categories:
These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fl_cookies_accepted | Stores your cookie consent preference so the banner is not shown on every page visit. | 12 months | |
| PHPSESSID | Standard session identifier used to maintain session state while you browse the site. | Session |
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you have made and provide enhanced, more personalised features. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| fl_lang_pref | Remembers the user’s preferred language setting if language options are made available. | 6 months | |
| fl_scroll_state | Remembers scroll position on long-form content pages to improve the browsing experience. | Session |
We may use analytics tools to understand how visitors use our website. These cookies collect information in an aggregated, anonymised form and do not identify individual users. We only deploy analytics cookies where you have given your consent via our cookie banner.
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics — used to distinguish users. All data is anonymised and not linked to personal identifiers. | 2 years | |
| _ga_XXXXXXXX | Google Analytics — used to persist session state. Anonymised data only. | 2 years | |
| _gid | Google Analytics — used to distinguish users for 24-hour sessions. Anonymised data only. | 24 hours |
We do not use:
When you first visit our website, a cookie banner will appear at the bottom of the page. You may choose to:
You can change your preference at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the site, or by contacting us at info@finerlives.com.
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that blocking cookies may affect the functionality of some parts of our website. For instructions on managing cookies in your browser, refer to your browser’s help documentation.
If you have accepted analytics cookies and wish to opt out of Google Analytics tracking, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
No. Cookies are small text files and cannot execute code, carry viruses, or harm your device. They are simply used to store small amounts of data about your browsing session.
No. Finerlives does not use advertising cookies and does not share data with advertisers or ad networks. Any analytics data we collect is used solely to understand how our website is used, in order to improve it.
You can delete cookies through your browser settings. In most browsers, this option is found under Settings > Privacy > Clear browsing data, or similar. Refer to your browser's help section for precise instructions.
If you decline non-essential cookies, only strictly necessary cookies will be used. The website will continue to function normally. Analytics tools will not be loaded, and no data will be sent to third-party analytics providers.
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in our use of cookies or applicable law. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date.
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us:
Finerlives GmbH
Kurfurstendamm 134, 18242 Butzow, Germany
Email: info@finerlives.com
