Cookies Policy

We are Motherland GmbH ("Motherland"). This cookies policy applies to Motherland’s website at motherlandpublishing.com and all related websites, software, mobile apps, plug-ins and other services that we provide (together, the "Service").

To provide a great product experience and for certain functions, we use so-called cookies. Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device. You can find an overview of all cookies we use, their purpose, retention period and usage class below.

Any information that we collect through cookies will be used in accordance with our privacy policy. If you do not accept the use of these cookies, you can disable them by following the instructions under the heading "Cookie Settings" below.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that uniquely identify your browser or device. The cookie file is stored on your browser. When you return to that website (or visit websites that use the same cookies) these websites recognize the cookies and your browsing device.

Cookies do many different jobs, like letting you navigate between pages efficiently, remembering your preferences, and generally improving your experience. Cookies can tell us, for example, whether you have visited our websites before.

Are there different types of cookies?

There are different types of cookies, including first party cookies (which are served directly by us to your computer or device) and third party cookies (which are served by a third party on our behalf). Third party cookies enable third party features or functionality to be provided on or through the website (e.g. advertising, interactive content and analytics). The parties that set these third party cookies can recognise your computer both when it visits the website in question and also when it visits certain other websites.

Cookies can remain on your device for different periods of time. Some cookies are session cookies, meaning that they exist only while your browser is open and are deleted automatically once you close your browser. Other cookies are permanent cookies, meaning that they survive after your browser is closed. They can be used to recognise your computer when you open your browser and browse the Internet again.

What are cookies used for?

Cookies are used for different purposes.

  • Essential cookies are needed to provide you with the website and to use some of its features, such as access to secure areas. Without these cookies, we would not be able to provide you with the website and services that you have asked for.

  • Functionality cookies record information about choices you have made and allow us to provide relevant content and tailor our websites for you.

  • Performance cookies help us to measure traffic and usage data and to analyze how our websites are used in order to provide you with a better user experience and maintain, operate and improve our services.

  • Targeting cookies are used to make advertising messages more relevant to you. They perform functions like preventing the same advertisement from continuously reappearing, ensuring that advertisements are properly displayed and, in some cases, selecting advertisements that are based on your interests.

What cookies do we use?

We use first party and third party cookies for several reasons. The specific types of first and third party cookies served through our websites and the purposes they perform are described in the table below. Please be aware that the cookies we use may depend on the features you are using and the device, browser or operating system you are using.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.

Cookie Subgroup Cookies Cookies used Lifespan
motherlandpublishing.com dw, _sp_*. OptanonAlertBoxClosed, OptanonConsent, is_human, sessionid, csrftoken, anonymous_user_id, __cf_bm, user_id, First Party 29 Days, 1 Year, 364 Days, 364 Days, 100 Days, 14 Days, 364 Days, Session, A few seconds, Session
canva.com __cf_bm Third Party A few seconds
Performance Cookies

These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.

Cookie Subgroup Cookies Cookies used Lifespan
motherlandpublishing.com _hjAbsoluteSessionInProgress, _hjIncludedInSessionSample. _hjSessionUser_920442, _hjFirstSeen, _gat_UA-nnnnnnn-nn, _hjSession_920442, _gid, _ga, First Party A few seconds, A few seconds, 364 Days, A few seconds, A few seconds, A few seconds, 1 Day, 730 Days
hotjar.com _scid, _hjKB, __zlcmid, _gcl_au, ajs_user_id, _ga, _uetvid, ajs_anonymous_id, _BEAMER_LAST_UPDATE_zeKLgqli17986, _hjDonePolls, _sctr, _BEAMER_FIRST_VISIT_zeKLgqli17986, _hjSessionUser_*, _fbp, _clck, _BEAMER_USER_ID_* Third Party 1 Year, 1 Year, 1 Year, 3 Months, 1 Year, 2 Years, 1 Year, 1 Year, 1 Year, 1 Year, 1 Year, 1 Year, 1 Year, 3 Months, 1 Year, 1 Year
script.hotjar.com _hjIncludedInSessionSample Third Party A few seconds
Functional Cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced functionality and personalisation. They may be set by us or by third party providers whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies then some or all of these services may not function properly.

Cookie Subgroup Cookies Cookies used Lifespan
motherlandpublishing.com _sp_xxxxxxxxxx, dwf_*. client_width, First Party A few seconds, 1 Month, 365 Days
vimeo.com ___cf_bm, player, vuid Third Party A few seconds, 364 Days, 729 Days
www.recaptcha.net _GRECAPTCHA Third Party 179 Days
Targeting Cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising.

Cookie Subgroup Cookies Cookies used Lifespan
doubleclick.net IDE, test_cookie Third Party 729 Days, A few seconds
Targeted advertising

Third parties may serve cookies on your computer or mobile device to serve advertising through our Services. These companies may use information about your visits to this and other sites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services that you may be interested in. They may also employ technology that is used to measure the effectiveness of advertisements. This can be accomplished by them using cookies or web beacons to collect information about your visits to this and other sites in order to provide relevant advertisements about goods and services of potential interest to you. The information collected through this process does not enable us or them to identify your name, contact details or other personally identifying details unless you choose to provide these.

Changes to this policy

We may update this policy from time to time to reflect our current practice and ensure compliance with applicable laws. When we post changes to this policy, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this policy. If we make any material changes to the way we use cookies, we will take appropriate measures to notify you. We recommend that you check this page from time to time to inform yourself of any changes.

How to contact us

If you have any questions, suggestions or concerns about our use of cookies or this cookies policy, please contact us at:

  • Email: info (at) motherland.com

  • Write: Motherland GmbH c/o Lacore Rechtsanwälte LLP
    Berliner Freiheit 2
    10785 Berlin
    Germany