Cookie Policy.

This Cookie Policy explains how Trusted Carrier Logistik GmbH (hereinafter referred to as Trusted Carrier) uses cookies and similar technologies in connection with its services.

This Cookie Policy should be read together with the Privacy Policy.

Cookies are small text files that are stored on a user's device when visiting a website or using an online service. They are widely used to enable functionality, maintain secure sessions, and ensure the proper operation of systems.

Trusted Carrier may also use similar technologies, including local storage, session storage, and secure tokens, which perform comparable functions.

Trusted Carrier uses cookies and similar technologies primarily to ensure the secure, reliable, and efficient operation of its verification and trust infrastructure.

These technologies are used to:

• maintain secure authenticated sessions
• enable login and access control
• prevent fraud, impersonation, and unauthorized access
• support verification workflows and system integrity
• ensure system stability and performance
• remember technical and user interface preferences

Trusted Carrier does not use cookies for advertising, cross site tracking, or data monetization.

4.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the operation and security of the service.

They enable core functionality such as:

• authentication and login sessions
• session continuity and state management
• protection against unauthorized access
• fraud detection and prevention
• secure handling of verification workflows

These cookies are required for the service to function and cannot be disabled without affecting core functionality.

4.2 Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow the service to remember user preferences and improve usability.

This may include:

• language or regional settings
• interface preferences
• session continuity across navigation steps

Where required by applicable law, functional cookies are used only with user consent.

4.3 Analytics Cookies

Trusted Carrier may use limited analytics technologies to understand system performance and improve reliability.

These are used only to:

• identify technical issues
• improve system stability and usability
• analyze aggregated usage patterns

Analytics are implemented in a privacy preserving manner where possible, including aggregation and minimization.

Where analytics cookies are not strictly necessary, they are used only with user consent.

The use of cookies is governed by applicable European data protection and ePrivacy laws.

• Strictly necessary cookies are used because they are required to provide the service securely and reliably.
• Functional and analytics cookies are used only where consent is required and has been obtained.

Consent may be withdrawn at any time.

Where consent is required, Trusted Carrier uses appropriate mechanisms to obtain, manage, and document user consent before non essential cookies are set.

Users are able to:

• accept or reject non essential cookies
• withdraw consent at any time
• manage preferences through the provided interface

Withdrawal of consent does not affect the lawfulness of prior processing.

Cookies are retained only for as long as necessary for their purpose.

• Session cookies are deleted when the browser session ends.
• Persistent cookies are stored for a limited period depending on their function.
• Security and fraud prevention cookies may be retained longer where necessary to protect the service.

Retention periods are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain appropriate.

Trusted Carrier may use third party service providers for infrastructure, security, or analytics.

Where such providers use cookies or similar technologies, they act in accordance with contractual obligations and applicable data protection law.

Trusted Carrier does not allow third parties to use cookies for advertising or cross site tracking purposes.

Cookies and similar technologies are used only to the extent necessary for the purposes described.

Trusted Carrier does not use cookies to collect excessive data, combine data across unrelated contexts, or process data for purposes incompatible with the original intent.

Cookies used by Trusted Carrier are designed with security in mind.

Measures include:

• secure cookie attributes such as Secure, HttpOnly, and SameSite where appropriate
• protection against session hijacking
• prevention of unauthorized reuse of authentication tokens
• restriction of access to cookie data

Sensitive personal data is not stored in cookies in an unprotected form.

Where third party providers involve processing outside the European Economic Area, Trusted Carrier ensures that appropriate safeguards are in place in accordance with Chapter V GDPR. Only the minimum necessary data is transmitted, and providers are contractually bound to protect personal data.

Users can control cookies through:

• the consent management interface
• browser settings

Users can block or delete cookies, but this may affect the functionality and security of the service.

Trusted Carrier does not sell personal data and does not use cookies or similar technologies for advertising, profiling, or data monetization.

This Cookie Policy may be updated to reflect changes in legal requirements or the service.

The current version will always be available on the website.

For questions regarding this Cookie Policy, please contact ten.reirracdetsurt@ycavirp.