GDPR Cookie Policy

Effective Date: August 8, 2025

This GDPR Cookie Policy explains how Common German Words (the “Website”) and Verbuu – Common Words (the “App”) use cookies and similar technologies in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and other applicable laws.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help us make our Services work, remember your preferences, and understand how you use our platform.

Types of Cookies We Use

  • Strictly Necessary Cookies – Required for the Services to function (e.g., authentication, security).
  • Preference Cookies – Save your theme preference (light or dark mode) locally on your device. Not sent to our servers.
  • Analytics Cookies – Set by Google Analytics and Vercel Analytics to collect anonymized data on site usage, including:
    • Pages visited and time spent
    • Approximate location (country, state, city)
    • Browser type and device

Legal Basis for Processing

Under GDPR, we process your data using cookies based on:

  • Consent – For analytics cookies, given through our cookie consent banner.
  • Legitimate Interest – For strictly necessary cookies that enable the Services to function.

Managing Cookies

You can change or withdraw your consent at any time using our Cookie Settings link in the footer, or by adjusting your browser settings to block or delete cookies.

Third-Party Cookies

Your GDPR Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

  • Access the data we collect about you.
  • Request correction or deletion of your data.
  • Withdraw your consent for analytics cookies at any time.
  • Complain to your local Data Protection Authority.

Consent

On your first visit to our Services, you will see a cookie consent banner that allows you to accept or reject non-essential cookies. We will only set analytics cookies if you give your consent.

Policy Updates

We may update this GDPR Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted here with a new effective date.

Contact Us

For any GDPR-related questions or concerns, contact us at hi@skyroth.com.