Cookie Policy
This policy explains what cookies and similar technologies are used by the Iestia website, why they are used, and what options you have to manage them. Last updated: March 2026.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit it. They are widely used to make websites function properly, to remember your preferences, and to gather statistical information about how a site is used. Similar technologies include localStorage and sessionStorage, which store data directly in your browser rather than as transmitted files.
Cookies and similar technologies are categorised by their purpose: some are strictly necessary for a site to function, while others serve optional purposes such as analytics, personalisation, or advertising. This site uses only the first category.
2. Our Approach to Cookies
Iestia is committed to minimising data collection. This site uses no tracking cookies, no advertising cookies, no analytics cookies, and no third-party cookies of any kind. Only a single item of browser local storage is used, described in detail below. This reflects both our commitment to user privacy and the technical simplicity of this static informational site.
3. Cookies and Local Storage Used on This Site
The following table provides a complete and accurate description of all browser storage items used by this site:
| Name / Key | Type | Purpose | Duration | Third Party? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
iestia_cookie_consent |
localStorage | Stores your cookie consent decision (Accept or Decline) to avoid repeated display of the consent notice on subsequent page visits. | Persistent (until browser data is cleared) | No — stored locally in your browser only |
No cookies are set on your device by this site. The single item of localStorage described above does not contain any personal identifier and is not transmitted to any server.
4. Google Fonts and External Requests
This site loads web fonts from Google Fonts via a CSS @import directive. When your browser renders a page, it requests font files directly from Google's servers. This request technically transmits your IP address to Google as part of the standard HTTP request. No cookie is set by this process in relation to this site's functionality, but Google's own privacy practices apply to that request. No other external resources are loaded that would result in third-party data processing.
5. Legal Basis for Use of Local Storage
The storage of your consent preference in localStorage is necessary to comply with the requirement to record and respect your consent decision regarding cookies and similar technologies. The legal basis for this storage is our legitimate interest in avoiding repeated interruption to your use of the site once you have made a consent decision, and compliance with applicable EU law on electronic privacy (ePrivacy Directive, as implemented in German law — Telekommunikation-Digitale-Dienste-Datenschutz-Gesetz, TDDDG).
6. Your Choices and Management Options
You have several options for managing browser storage on this site:
Withdrawing Consent
If you previously selected "Accept" on the cookie consent notice and wish to change your preference, you can clear your browser's local storage or site data for this domain. Instructions for doing so are available in your browser's help documentation (typically accessible via Settings > Privacy or Settings > Site Data).
Browser-Level Controls
All modern browsers allow you to block or delete local storage and cookies. You can configure your browser to:
- Block all cookies and local storage (note: this may affect essential site functionality on some websites)
- Delete all site data on browser close
- View and delete stored data on a per-site basis
Refer to your browser's support documentation for specific instructions. Common browsers include Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari.
Effect of Declining
Selecting "Decline" on the consent notice stores your preference as "declined" in localStorage. No other storage item is set. The site remains fully functional regardless of your consent choice, as no non-essential cookies are used.
7. Changes to This Policy
This Cookie Policy may be updated from time to time to reflect changes in our technical setup or applicable legal requirements. Any revised version will be published at this URL with an updated date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
8. Contact Regarding This Policy
If you have questions about how this site uses cookies or local storage, or wish to exercise any rights in connection with data stored on your device, please contact us:
IestiaGoethestrasse 14
60313 Frankfurt am Main
Deutschland
Email: [email protected]
Materials and Context Notice: The materials presented on this site are for informational purposes only. They do not constitute individual recommendations, acknowledge the diversity of approaches in daily life, and are not a substitute for personal decision-making or professional advice.