Strictly necessary cookies: How do you recognize them?
Cookies are a much-discussed topic when it comes to data protection. Many articles explain what cookies are, but inaccuracies often lead to misunderstandings on this topic. In this blog post, we take a closer look at technically necessary cookies and try to shed light on the small but important nuances. What are strictly necessary cookies […]
Non-deletable cookies on social media
Websites can set indelible cookies when they are accessed from a social media app. The reason is a technology that many users are completely unaware of. On Twitter, LinkedIn and other social media, the majority of posted messages are not text, images or video, but shared links to external websites. The platforms don’t like that […]
How SMEs can check their websites for security vulnerabilities
How SMEs check websites for security vulnerabilities Small and medium-sized enterprises are often helpless when faced with the task of ensuring the security of their web applications. Yet there are many ways to protect web presences from attackers – even for SMEs with a small budget. This article presents the most important options for testing […]
Google Analytics Alternatives: 9 GDPR compliant tools
Overview of privacy-compliant tools Companies and private website providers in Germany and other countries can choose between several web tracking services that meet the requirements of the GDPR and European data protection authorities. Below, we present these privacy-friendly tracking providers in more detail. In doing so, we address the background of each provider as well […]