Cookie Policy
Last updated: 23 November 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help ensure the website functions correctly and may support additional features, such as analytics or personalization.
2. How CounterCult Uses Cookies
At this stage of our platform’s development, CounterCult uses only essential cookies that are required for:
- Basic website functionality
- Security and prevention of abuse
- Remembering your cookie consent choices (required by GDPR)
These cookies do not collect personal information and do not track your browsing behavior.
3. Categories of Cookies We May Use in the Future
Our cookie consent banner (Accept / Deny / View Preferences) is active to support future platform development. Currently, no non-essential cookies are used. However, in upcoming stages, we may introduce the following categories:
Essential Cookies (currently active)
Required for core functionality. These cannot be disabled, except by blocking cookies in your browser.
Functional Cookies (future)
Support enhanced features, such as remembering user settings or improving usability.
Analytics Cookies (future)
Help us understand how users interact with the platform to improve performance and design. Analytics will be anonymised whenever possible.
Personalisation / Matchmaking Cookies (future)
Could support features like creative matchmaking or recommendations, if implemented later.
Marketing or Third-Party Cookies (future)
Not used at this time. If introduced, they will only be active with explicit consent.
4. Cookie Consent
Our cookie banner allows you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Deny non-essential cookies
- View and customise cookie preferences
Non-essential cookies will only be activated if you provide explicit consent.
You can change or withdraw consent at any time using the “Manage Consent” option in the banner or your browser settings.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can control cookie behaviour directly through your browser settings. You may:
- Delete existing cookies
- Block new cookies
- Allow only certain categories of cookies
Instructions vary by browser and device.
6. Updates to This Cookie Policy
As our platform evolves, especially when we implement analytics, user accounts, or matchmaking tools, cookie usage will change. We will:
- Update this Cookie Policy before activating new cookies
- Request your consent for any non-essential cookies
7. Contact
If you have questions about our cookie use, contact:
CounterCult
Berlin, Germany
Email: howdy@countercultcreatives.com