Cookie Policy of Product Leaders Consulting GmbH

Effective date: January 1, 2026

This Cookie Policy explains how we use cookies and similar technologies on our website.

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that can be retrieved during later visits.

Cookies may be either:

• Session cookies (deleted when the browser is closed), or
• Persistent cookies (stored for a defined period).

2. Cookies we use

We use two categories of cookies on our website.

2.1 Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are required to operate the website.

They enable functions such as:

• session management
• login functionality
• security mechanisms
• storage of cookie preferences

These cookies are automatically set.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in operating a secure and functional website) and §25(2) TTDSG where applicable.

2.2 Analytics cookies (Google Analytics)

With your consent, we use Google Analytics (GA4) to understand how our website is used.

This helps us:

• improve website content
• optimize user experience
• generate statistical insights about website usage

The following types of data may be processed:

• anonymized IP address
• pages visited
• session duration
• click paths
• device information (browser, operating system)

Processing only occurs after your explicit consent.

Legal basis:
Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

More information can be found in our Privacy Policy.

3. Cookie retention

Cookie retention depends on the cookie type.

Session cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser.

Analytics cookies are stored according to Google Analytics configuration settings.

4. Managing your cookie preferences

You can change or withdraw your cookie consent at any time.

You can do this via:

• the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer of our website
• your browser settings

You may also delete or block cookies in your browser. However, some features of the website may not function properly if cookies are disabled.

5. Updates to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our website or legal requirements.

The latest version will always be available on our website.

Current version: January 1, 2026