We take your privacy seriously. This policy explains how we use cookies and process your personal data. Last updated: 1 January 2026.
In short: We use essential cookies to keep the site working, and optional analytics cookies (only with your consent) to understand how people use our site. We never sell your data. You can manage your preferences at any time.
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow the site to remember your preferences and behaviour across pages and sessions. Cookies cannot run programmes or transmit viruses — they simply store information about your visit.
Herzband uses cookies for the following purposes:
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be disabled. They include:
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hb-cookies | Stores your cookie consent preference | 12 months |
| hb-session | Maintains your session state during a visit | Session |
| XSRF-TOKEN | Security protection against cross-site request forgery | Session |
With your consent, we use analytics cookies to understand how visitors interact with our website. This helps us improve the user experience. These cookies do not identify you personally.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Google Analytics | Distinguishes unique users and sessions | 2 years |
| _ga_* | Google Analytics | Persists session state | 2 years |
| _gid | Google Analytics | Identifies users over 24 hours | 24 hours |
These remember choices you make (such as language or city preference) to provide a more personalised experience.
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| hb-city | Remembers your selected office city | 30 days |
| hb-lang | Stores your language preference | 12 months |
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. You may accept all cookies, decline non-essential cookies, or customise your choices. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's cookies and revisiting our site.
You can also manage or disable cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of the website. For guidance, visit aboutcookies.org.
Herzband GmbH is the data controller for personal data collected through our website and services. We process personal data in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG).
Under GDPR, you have the right to:
To exercise any of these rights, contact our Data Protection Officer at: privacy@herzband.de
We retain client data for as long as your membership is active and for a period of three years thereafter, as required for legal and accounting purposes. Contact form submissions are retained for 12 months. You may request deletion of your data at any time, subject to any legal retention obligations.
We use the following trusted third-party services that may process your data:
All third-party processors are GDPR-compliant and operate under Data Processing Agreements with Herzband.
For any questions about this policy or your personal data:
Data Protection Officer · Herzband GmbH
Maximilianstraße 14 · 80539 Munich
Email: privacy@herzband.de · Tel: +49 89 4521 8800