Last updated: Feb. 02. 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (“GDPR”) and the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).

1. Controller

The controller responsible for data processing on this website is:

Marcus Tichelaar | Fotografie und Film
Rhauderwieke 1A
26817 Rhauderfehn
Germany
Email: hello@tichelaar.info
Phone: +49163 – 18 17 449

2. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. Cookies enable the website to function properly, improve user experience, and collect information about how the website is used.

Cookies may be:

• Session cookies – automatically deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies – stored on your device for a defined period or until deleted

In addition to cookies, we may use similar technologies such as local storage or tracking pixels.

3. Legal Basis

Under Section 25 TDDDG, storing information on your device or accessing information already stored requires your consent unless the cookie is strictly necessary for the operation of the website.

The processing of personal data is based on:

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – your consent (for analytics, marketing, and optional cookies)
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – legitimate interest (for strictly necessary cookies)

You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.

4. Categories of Cookies Used

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of the website. They enable core functions such as:

• Security
• Network management
• Cookie preference storage
• Session management

These cookies do not require consent under Section 25(2) TDDDG.

4.2 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language settings or region selection) and provide enhanced features.

These cookies are only set with your consent.

4.3 Analytics / Performance Cookies

These cookies help us analyze how visitors use our website. The information collected may include:

• Pages visited
• Time spent on the site
• Referring websites
• Device and browser type

Analytics cookies are only set after you provide consent via our cookie banner.

If analytics services transfer data to countries outside the EU/EEA, appropriate safeguards such as Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) are implemented.

4.4 Marketing / Tracking Cookies

Marketing cookies are used to track users across websites to display relevant advertisements.

These cookies are only used with your explicit consent.

5. Third-Party Services

We may use third-party providers who set cookies on our website. These providers may process personal data as independent controllers or processors.

Where personal data is transferred to third countries (e.g., the United States), such transfers are based on:

• An adequacy decision of the European Commission, or
• Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs), or
• Other appropriate safeguards pursuant to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR

Further information can be found in the respective privacy policies of the providers.

6. Cookie Retention Period

Cookies are stored for different durations depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: stored for a defined period (e.g., 30 days, 6 months, or 2 years) unless deleted earlier

Detailed information is available in the cookie consent tool used on this website.

7. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time via:

• The cookie consent banner
• The “Cookie Settings” link available on our website

You may also configure your browser to block or delete cookies. Please note that disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

8. Your Rights Under GDPR

If personal data is processed via cookies, you have the following rights:

• Right of access (Art. 15 GDPR)
• Right to rectification (Art. 16 GDPR)
• Right to erasure (Art. 17 GDPR)
• Right to restriction of processing (Art. 18 GDPR)
• Right to data portability (Art. 20 GDPR)
• Right to object (Art. 21 GDPR)

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with a supervisory authority in Germany or another EU Member State.

9. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to amend this Cookie Policy to reflect legal requirements or changes to our services.