Cookie Policy & Transparency
A clear record of how Marklino.pro Studio uses technical markers to build better gaming experiences, respect privacy, and maintain a performant website.
What Are Cookies, Really?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by websites you visit. At Marklino.pro Studio, we view them not as tracking tools, but as essential technical components—much like a game saves your progress to a memory card. They allow the site to remember your actions and preferences (such as login state, display settings, or consent choices) over a period of time, creating a more coherent and responsive user experience.
Without them, every page load would be a blank slate, and features that require session continuity (like navigating complex project case studies) would be impossible to implement gracefully. Our philosophy aligns with the web's core design: statelessness made practical.
"Technical persistence in a stateless environment is a fundamental engineering challenge. Cookies are the simplest, most universal answer for the web."— Studio Technical Lead
Technical Context
The Catalog of Implementation
We categorize cookies by their function, adhering to the principle of data minimization. For a studio focused on interactive media, clarity on this is paramount. We do not use third-party analytics cookies that share data across platforms; our telemetry is self-contained and anonymized.
Strictly Necessary
These are essential for the site's core functionality. They handle security tokens (CSRF protection), load balancing (session affinity), and remembering your cookie consent choice. Blocking these will break the site.
Functional
Enable enhanced personalization, such as saving UI theme preferences (light/dark mode for project readers) or pre-filling contact forms for returning visitors. These are disabled by default and activated only upon explicit user action.
Performance & Analytics
Anonymous, aggregated data on site performance (e.g., which case study page loads slowest on mobile devices). This helps us optimize the "editorial gallery" experience. No personal identifiers are stored.
The Decision Lens
Our internal criteria for implementing any cookie technology, balancing user experience, privacy, and technical efficiency.
01 What We Optimize For
- Performance: Reducing latency by caching user session states locally.
- User Experience: Remembering visual preferences (font size, theme) for our long-form case studies.
- Accessibility: Storing font accessibility choices for users who need them.
02 What We Sacrifice
- Cross-Site Profiling: We do not track user behavior across other websites or build advertising profiles.
- Viral Sharing: No social media tracking pixels or 'Like' buttons that report back to third parties.
- Granular Analytics: We trade 'real-time visitor maps' for simple, non-intrusive aggregate metrics.
03 Our Recommendation
For this site, we recommend allowing Strictly Necessary cookies by default. Consider enabling Functional cookies for an improved reading experience. There is no need for Performance cookies unless you are assisting with site optimization.
You Are In Control
Our global consent banner, managed by our internal `cookies` plugin, is your primary tool. It appears on your first visit and can be re-triggered at any time. You can change your preferences without affecting site functionality (except for what is strictly necessary).
Browser Settings
You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Please note that doing so may impact the functionality of not just this site, but many websites you visit. For detailed instructions, consult your browser's help documentation.
- • Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies
- • Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies
- • Safari: Settings > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- • Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
Direct Inquiry
For specific questions about our data handling, please contact our Data Protection Officer. We maintain records of processing activities and can provide clarity on any specific implementation.
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Address: Alexanderplatz 1, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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Last Updated: 2026 • Marklino.pro Studio • Berlin, Germany