Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how academy.riester.de, operated by Rudolf Riester GmbH, uses cookies and similar technologies. It applies specifically to this subdomain and its learning‑related services. 

 1. What Are Cookies 

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site function properly, improve performance, and provide analytics and personalization.

Cookies may be:

  • Essential – required for the website to function
  • Analytics – help us understand how visitors use the site
  • Marketing – used for advertising or tracking across websites
  • Functional – enhance user experience (e.g., video playback)
2. How We Use Cookies 

This privacy policy explains how personal data is collected and processed when users:

  • Visit academy.riester.de
  • Access learning content
  • Register for courses or events
  • Subscribe to newsletters
  • Submit forms hosted on HubSpot

Other Riester websites may have separate policies.

3. Types of Cookies We Use
3.1. Essential Cookies (Required)

These cookies are necessary for:

  • page navigation
  • security features
  • form submissions
  • loading website content

Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly.

 

3.2. Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website, such as:

  • which pages are visited
  • how long users stay
  • which content is most viewed

Analytics cookies may be set by:

  • HubSpot Analytics
  • Google Analytics (if enabled)

3.3. Marketing Cookies

Marketing cookies track user behavior across websites to:

  • measure campaign performance
  • personalize content
  • support advertising platforms

These may be set by:

  • HubSpot
  • LinkedIn Insight Tag 
  • YouTube

3.4. Functional Cookies

These cookies support enhanced features such as:

  • video playback
  • interactive content
  • remembering user preferences

Examples include cookies set by:

  • YouTube
  • Vimeo
  • HubSpot pop‑ups
4. Third‑Party Cookies

Some cookies are placed by third‑party providers when their content is embedded on the site.

These may include:

  • YouTube (video playback)
  • LinkedIn (analytics/advertising)
  • Google Analytics (traffic analysis)

These providers may process data outside the EU. Details can be found in their respective privacy policies.

5. Cookie Consent

When you visit academy.riester.de for the first time, you will see a cookie banner that allows you to:

  • accept all cookies
  • reject non‑essential cookies
  • customize your cookie preferences

You can change your preferences at any time via the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.

Essential cookies cannot be disabled.

6. How to Manage Cookies

You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:

  • Chrome
  • Firefox
  • Safari
  • Edge

Disabling cookies may affect website functionality.

7. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy when:

  • new tools or services are added
  • HubSpot features change
  • legal requirements change

The latest version will always be available on this page