Cookie Policy

Last updated: January 2026

Introduction

This Cookie Policy explains how VitaMan uses cookies and similar technologies on our website. By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy and our Privacy Policy.

What Are Cookies

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, tablet) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.

Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies:

Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser
Persistent cookies: Remain on your device until they expire or you delete them

Why We Use Cookies

We use cookies for several purposes:

To enable essential website functionality
To remember your cookie consent preferences
To analyze website traffic and user behavior
To improve user experience and website performance
To understand which content is most valuable to visitors

Types of Cookies We Use

1. Essential Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. They enable basic functions like page navigation and access to secure areas. The website cannot function properly without these cookies.

Cookie Name: vitaman_consent
Purpose: Stores your cookie consent preferences
Duration: 365 days
Type: First-party persistent cookie

2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve website functionality and content.

We may use Google Analytics or similar services for this purpose. These services use cookies to analyze:

Number of visitors to the website
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Traffic sources and user flow
Device and browser information

Duration: Analytics cookies typically expire after 24 months.

3. Functional Cookies

These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization, such as remembering your preferences. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we use on our pages.

Google Consent Mode v2

VitaMan implements Google Consent Mode v2, which allows us to adjust how Google tags behave based on your consent choices. This ensures compliance with privacy regulations while still allowing anonymous, aggregated data collection.

How Consent Mode Works

When you visit our website:

You see a cookie consent banner
Before you accept cookies, Google tags operate in a limited mode
After you accept cookies, Google tags can function fully
Your consent choice is stored in the vitaman_consent cookie

Consent Mode Parameters

Google Consent Mode v2 manages the following consent parameters:

analytics_storage: Enables storage for analytics purposes
ad_storage: Enables storage for advertising purposes
ad_user_data: Sets consent for sending user data to Google for advertising purposes
ad_personalization: Sets consent for personalized advertising

By default, all these parameters are set to "denied" until you provide consent through our cookie banner.

Third-Party Cookies

In addition to our own cookies, we may use third-party cookies from trusted partners:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to analyze website usage. Google Analytics generates statistical and other information using cookies stored on users' devices.

Provider: Google LLC
Purpose: Website analytics and usage statistics
Privacy Policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy
Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Managing Cookie Preferences

Cookie Consent Banner

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept cookies by clicking the "Accept Cookies" button.

Browser Settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings. You can:

View what cookies are stored and delete them individually
Block third-party cookies
Block cookies from specific websites
Block all cookies from being set
Delete all cookies when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may impact your experience on our website and prevent certain features from functioning properly.

Browser-Specific Instructions

To manage cookies in your specific browser:

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

Withdrawing Consent

You can withdraw your cookie consent at any time by:

Deleting the vitaman_consent cookie from your browser
Clearing your browser cookies
Using browser settings to block cookies from VitaMan.info

After withdrawing consent, the cookie banner will appear again on your next visit.

Do Not Track Signals

Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that signals to websites that you do not want your online activity tracked. Currently, there is no universal standard for how DNT signals should be interpreted. We do not currently respond to DNT signals.

Mobile Device Identifiers

If you access our website through a mobile device, your device may use identifiers similar to cookies. You can manage these through your device settings:

iOS: Settings > Privacy > Advertising
Android: Settings > Google > Ads

Updates to Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, our practices, or other operational needs. We will post any changes on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.

We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about our use of cookies.

Impact of Blocking Cookies

If you block or delete cookies, please be aware that:

Some website features may not function properly
You may need to manually adjust preferences on each visit
The cookie consent banner may appear on every visit
We will be unable to remember your preferences

Essential cookies necessary for basic website functionality will still be used even if you block other cookies.

Contact Information

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:

VitaMan
Stephansplatz 3
1010 Vienna, Austria
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +43 676 45 89 217

Additional Resources

For more information about cookies and how to manage them, you may visit:

All About Cookies: www.allaboutcookies.org
Your Online Choices: www.youronlinechoices.eu
Network Advertising Initiative: www.networkadvertising.org

GDPR Compliance

Our cookie practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Austrian data protection laws. Under GDPR, we:

Obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies
Provide clear information about what cookies we use
Allow you to withdraw consent at any time
Implement Google Consent Mode v2 for privacy-friendly analytics
Respect your cookie preferences across sessions