This page explains what cookies are, which ones Weltmeldung uses, and how you can control them. It is written as a straightforward guide so you can make informed choices about your privacy when you visit weltmeldung.de, which is operated by Weltmeldung Media Ltd.
What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device when you visit a website. It helps the site remember your preferences, login status, and other settings so that your experience is smoother and more personalised. Some cookies are necessary for the site to function; others are used for analytics or advertising.
Weltmeldung uses cookies to improve site performance, understand how readers use our content, and – with your consent – to show relevant advertisements. We never use cookies to collect personal information without your knowledge.
Which cookies does Weltmeldung use?
We place cookies in four categories: essential, functional, analytics, and advertising. Each category serves a different purpose and requires a different level of consent. Essential cookies are always active; the others are only set if you opt in.
Essential cookies
These cookies are necessary for the website to work – for example, to remember your cookie consent choice or to keep you logged in when you access subscription content. You cannot disable them through our cookie settings.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies enhance your experience by remembering your language preference or region. They are non-essential but we only set them with your consent.
Analytics cookies
We use analytics cookies from services such as Matomo (self-hosted) and Google Analytics to count visits, measure reading times, and identify popular articles. This data is aggregated and anonymised. It helps our editorial team – led by chief editor Benjamin Albrecht – understand what matters to our readers.
Advertising cookies
Advertising cookies help us show you ads that are relevant to your interests. They track your browsing habits across sites. We use them only if you give explicit consent. Sponsored content and affiliate links are clearly labelled in line with our advertising and affiliate disclosure.
How can I manage my cookie preferences?
When you first visit weltmeldung.de, a Cookie Settings banner appears. You can choose to accept all, reject all non-essential cookies, or customise your preferences category by category. You can revisit and change your settings at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link in the footer.
If you reject non-essential cookies, we will still serve you the site with full functionality – just without tracking or personalised ads. Your choice is stored on your device for 12 months, after which the banner reappears.
How this works in practice
Imagine you are a first-time visitor. You see a banner with three options: “Accept All”, “Reject All”, and “Customise”. You click “Customise” and choose to enable analytics cookies but not advertising cookies. From then on, we count your visit anonymously to improve our reporting, but no ad profiles are built. Your preference is stored in a cookie named weltmeldung_cookie_consent. If you later clear your browser history, the banner will show again when you return.
Who operates this site and how it is funded
Weltmeldung is owned and operated by Weltmeldung Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry). Our registered office is at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. We fund our journalism through display advertising, affiliate links, commercial partnerships, sponsored content, newsletter sponsorships, and content licensing – all clearly labelled. Full details are available on our ownership and funding page.
How to contact us about cookies
If you have any questions about this policy or how we handle cookies, please email our data team at privacy@weltmeldung.de. You can also read our full privacy policy for more detail on how we protect your personal data. For general enquiries, use info@weltmeldung.de.
In short
Weltmeldung uses cookies to make the site work, to understand our audience, and to fund our journalism through advertising – but only after we ask for your permission. You are always in control via our Cookie Settings, and we never set non-essential cookies without your clear, informed consent.