Last Updated: January 2026
Company: Forceconnectxl GmbH
Contact: contact@forceconnectxl.shop | +49 30 2061 4455
Forceconnectxl GmbH ("we," "us," "our," or "Company") operates the website and associated services. This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, understand usage patterns, and comply with applicable data protection laws, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the ePrivacy Directive as implemented in German law.
By accessing and using our website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Cookie Policy and consent to the use of cookies as described herein, except where specific consent is required under applicable law.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browsing behavior and are used to remember preferences, track user activity, and improve website functionality.
Similar tracking technologies include web beacons, pixels, tags, and local storage mechanisms. These technologies serve similar purposes to cookies and are subject to the same legal requirements under GDPR and German data protection law.
These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They enable basic functionality such as navigation, security features, form submission, and access to secure areas of the website. These cookies do not require consent under GDPR as they are necessary for the performance of our contract with you or to comply with legal obligations.
Examples: Session cookies, authentication cookies, security cookies, and load balancing cookies.
These cookies remember your preferences and choices, such as language preferences, font size, and other customization options. They enable us to provide a more personalized experience and improve website usability.
Examples: Language preference cookies, theme selection cookies, and user preference cookies. Legitimate interest or consent may be required.
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often, how long users spend on pages, traffic sources, and user interactions. We use this data to analyze and improve website performance, identify technical issues, and understand user behavior patterns.
Examples: Google Analytics cookies, page view tracking, bounce rate analysis. These require explicit consent under GDPR.
These cookies track your browsing habits across our website and other websites to deliver targeted advertising content. They create a profile of your interests and may be shared with advertising partners and social media platforms to show you relevant advertisements.
Examples: Retargeting cookies, conversion tracking cookies, Facebook Pixel, Google Ads cookies. These require explicit prior consent.
If our website contains social media features or widgets (such as share buttons or embedded content), social media platforms may place cookies on your device. These enable social sharing functionality and allow social media platforms to track your activity. Social media providers have their own cookie policies.
For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit, freely given, specific, and informed consent before placing them on your device. This consent is obtained through a clear affirmative action (e.g., cookie consent banner) before the cookies are stored.
Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent as they are essential for providing the contracted services and enabling core website functionality.
Where appropriate, we may rely on legitimate interests for certain functional and analytical cookies, provided that our interests do not override your fundamental rights and freedoms. We conduct regular balancing tests to ensure legitimate interest basis is appropriate.
Our website may include cookies placed by third-party service providers, including:
We have Data Processing Agreements with all third-party processors to ensure GDPR compliance. These providers may transfer data outside the European Economic Area only with appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses or Binding Corporate Rules).
You have the right to withdraw your cookie consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing based on consent given before withdrawal. Withdrawal is as easy as the initial consent.
You have the right to access information about cookies stored on your device and request their deletion. You can do this through your browser settings or by contacting us directly.
You have the right to object to the processing of your data based on legitimate interests. Upon receiving your objection, we will cease processing unless we can demonstrate compelling legitimate grounds that override your interests.
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie consent banner. This banner allows you to:
You can control cookies through your web browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
Please note that blocking cookies may affect website functionality. You can also use the "Your Online Choices" tool at www.youronlinechoices.com to manage cookies across multiple websites.
Some of our service providers may be located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). Where data transfers outside the EEA occur, we implement appropriate safeguards as required by GDPR, including:
You have the right to request information about the safeguards in place for international transfers. Please contact us using the details below.
We retain cookie data only for as long as necessary to achieve the purposes for which they were collected:
Our website is not intentionally directed to children under 16 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal data from children under 16 without parental consent. If we become aware that we have collected such data without proper consent, we will take immediate steps to delete it. Parents or guardians concerned about children's data can contact us immediately.
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect cookie data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. These include:
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date at the top of this policy. Continued use of our website following such changes constitutes your acceptance of the updated Cookie Policy.
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy, wish to withdraw your cookie consent, exercise your rights under GDPR, or need further information about our cookie practices, please contact us:
Forceconnectxl GmbH
Friedrichstraße 68
10117 Berlin, Germany
VAT: DE310485926
Commercial Register: HRB 210543 B (Amtsgericht Berlin)
Email: contact@forceconnectxl.shop
Phone: +49 30 2061 4455
If you wish to contact our Data Protection Officer regarding GDPR compliance or data protection matters, please use the contact information provided above and reference "Data Protection Officer" in your subject line.
Under GDPR and German data protection law, you have the following rights regarding cookies and personal data:
If you believe your rights have been violated, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the competent data protection authority. For our location in Berlin, Germany, the relevant authority is:
Berlin Data Protection Commissioner
Berliner Beauftragte für Datenschutz und Informationsfreiheit
Friedrichstraße 219
10969 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 13889-0
Website: www.datenschutz-berlin.de
Cookies set directly by Forceconnectxl GmbH's domain for session management, user preferences, and security purposes. These are generally retained only for the duration of your visit or as necessary for the specified function.
We may use analytics services such as Google Analytics to understand user behavior. These services set their own cookies and have their own privacy policies. Data shared with these services is anonymized where possible and subject to data processing agreements compliant with GDPR.
With your explicit consent, we may use cookies for marketing purposes including remarketing, conversion tracking, and targeted advertising across platforms. You may opt out at any time through our cookie management tools or your browser settings.
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" feature. Currently, there is no industry standard for recognizing DNT signals. However, if your browser transmits DNT signals, we will respect your preference by not using tracking cookies beyond those technically necessary for website functionality, provided our analytical and marketing partners also honor such signals.
We do not use cookies or collected data for automated decision-making that produces legal or similarly significant effects on you, except where you have explicitly consented or where such processing is necessary for contract performance.
Beyond GDPR, we comply with the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) as amended by the ePrivacy Directive 2009/136/EC and as implemented in German law (Telemediengesetz – TMG and Telekommunikationsgesetz – TKG). This requires prior informed consent before storing or accessing information on your terminal equipment (except strictly necessary cookies).
We conduct regular audits of cookies used on our website to ensure compliance with data protection laws and this policy. A detailed list of all cookies currently in use, including their purpose, retention period, and legal basis, is available in our cookie management tool, which is displayed upon your first visit.
We are not responsible for the cookie practices of third-party websites, services, or content embedded on our website. Please consult the privacy policies of third-party service providers for information about their use of cookies. We encourage you to review their policies to understand how they process your data.
This Cookie Policy complies with:
We will update this policy to reflect any future amendments to data protection laws or changes to our cookie practices.
A: Yes. You can use the website with only strictly necessary cookies enabled. However, some features may not function optimally if you block all cookies. You have the option to customize your cookie preferences to suit your needs.
A: Cookie retention varies by type. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser. Persistent cookies may be stored for days, months, or years depending on their purpose. You can view retention periods in our cookie management tool.
A: Yes. Cookies are transmitted securely via HTTPS/TLS encryption. We implement security measures to protect cookie data from unauthorized access. However, we cannot guarantee absolute security.
A: Deleting cookies removes stored data and resets your preferences. You may be asked to provide consent again and may lose personalization settings. However, deleting cookies does not harm your device.
A: You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie management tool (accessible via cookie banner or website footer), your browser settings, or by contacting us directly at contact@forceconnectxl.shop.
A: We may use retargeting cookies to show you relevant ads on other websites with your consent. You can opt out through our cookie preferences or use tools like "Your Online Choices" to manage cross-site tracking.
A: For cookie-related questions, contact us at contact@forceconnectxl.shop or +49 30 2061 4455. For data protection concerns, you may also contact the Berlin Data Protection Commissioner.
This Cookie Policy reflects our commitment to transparency, user privacy, and compliance with applicable data protection laws. We continuously monitor and update our cookie practices to maintain the highest standards of data protection. Your privacy is important to us, and we are committed to respecting your choices regarding cookies.
By continuing to use our website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Cookie Policy. If you do not agree, please adjust your cookie preferences or discontinue use of the website.
Policy Version: 1.0
Last Updated: January 2026
Next Review: January 2027 or upon significant regulatory changes