Cookie Policy
How we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.
This Cookie Policy explains how RockQ Technologies GmbH ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website.
By using our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree to our use of cookies, you should change your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using our website.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and provide information to website owners.
Cookies can be "persistent" or "session" cookies. Persistent cookies remain on your device after you close your browser, while session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
How We Use Cookies
We use cookies for several reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to our site.
We recommend that you leave cookies enabled if you are not sure whether you need them or not, in case they are used to provide a service that you use.
Types of Cookies We Use
1. Essential Cookies
Purpose: These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems.
What they do: They enable basic functions like page navigation, secure access to certain areas, and remember your privacy preferences.
Duration: Session cookies (deleted when you close your browser)
2. Google Tag Manager
Purpose: We use Google Tag Manager to manage and deploy marketing tags (snippets of code or tracking pixels) on our website without having to modify the code directly.
What they do: Google Tag Manager itself does not collect personal data but enables other services (like analytics and marketing tools) to function. It helps us understand how visitors interact with our website.
Cookies set: _ga, _gid, _gat (Google Analytics cookies managed via GTM)
Data collected: IP address (anonymized), browser type, device type, pages visited, time spent on pages, referring website
Duration: Up to 2 years
Privacy: Google Analytics data is processed in accordance with Google's privacy policy. You can opt-out using the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.
3. Mailchimp Marketing Cookies
Purpose: We use Mailchimp for email marketing and newsletter distribution. Mailchimp may set cookies when you interact with our email subscription forms or click links in our emails.
What they do: These cookies help us understand email campaign performance, track which emails you've opened, and which links you've clicked. This helps us improve our communication and send you more relevant content.
Cookies set: _AVESTA_ENVIRONMENT, ak_bmsc (Mailchimp tracking cookies)
Data collected: Email address (if you subscribe), email open rates, link clicks, subscription preferences
Duration: Up to 1 year
Privacy: Mailchimp is GDPR-compliant. You can unsubscribe from our emails at any time using the link in any email we send. Read more in Mailchimp's Privacy Policy.
Managing Cookies
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings preferences. However, if you limit the ability of websites to set cookies, you may worsen your overall user experience, since it will no longer be personalized to you.
Browser Controls: You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly.
For more information about cookies and how to manage them, visit www.allaboutcookies.org.
Third-Party Cookies
In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties (Google, Mailchimp). These third-party cookies are subject to the respective privacy policies of these external services.
We have no control over these cookies and they are not covered by our Cookie Policy. We recommend reviewing the privacy policies of these third-party services for more information.
Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons.
We encourage you to review this Cookie Policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:
RockQ Technologies GmbH
Schelmenwasenstraße 32
70567 Stuttgart, Germany
Email: stefan.hoehenberger@rockq.com
Phone: +49 1517 2055287
Last Updated: December 21, 2025