Last updated: September 30, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Nordlicht Haus Vision GmbH (“OST Media”, “we”, “us” or “our”) uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit ostmedia.at (the “Website”).
This policy should be read together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognize your device, remember certain information and support functions such as security, preferences, analytics and website performance.
We may also use similar technologies, including pixels, tags, local storage and other tracking technologies, where applicable.
2. How We Use Cookies
Depending on how you interact with our Website, we may use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are required for the Website to operate properly. They may support functions such as:
Website security;
Session management;
Form functionality;
Cookie consent preferences; and
Basic website operation.
These cookies generally cannot be disabled through our cookie preference tool because the Website may not function properly without them.
Analytics and Performance Cookies
Where enabled and permitted, these cookies help us understand how visitors use our Website.
They may allow us to understand:
Which pages are visited;
How visitors navigate the Website;
How long visitors spend on certain pages;
Which content receives engagement; and
Whether technical issues affect Website performance.
We use this information in aggregated or otherwise appropriate form to improve the Website and our services.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies may allow the Website to remember information and preferences you have provided, such as certain settings or previously selected options.
These cookies may not be strictly necessary for the Website to operate but can improve your experience.
Advertising and Marketing Technologies
Depending on the services and technologies implemented on the Website, we may use advertising or marketing technologies to measure campaigns, understand interactions with our communications or Website, or support business development activities.
Any such technologies will be used in accordance with applicable law and, where required, subject to your consent.
We do not use cookies to make decisions about you solely on the basis of sensitive personal information.
3. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies or similar technologies may be placed by third-party service providers that operate services on our behalf.
These providers may include, where applicable:
Analytics providers;
Website hosting and security providers;
Customer relationship management or communication platforms;
Consent management providers; and
Advertising or measurement providers.
The specific third parties used on the Website may change over time.
Where applicable, information collected through third-party technologies is governed by the relevant provider’s privacy policy and terms.
4. Cookie Consent
Where required by applicable law, we will ask for your consent before placing non-essential cookies or similar technologies on your device.
When you first visit the Website, you may be presented with a cookie banner or preference center allowing you to:
Accept optional cookies;
Reject optional cookies; or
Manage your cookie preferences by category.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the available cookie settings on the Website.
Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before your withdrawal.
5. Managing Cookies Through Your Browser
You can also control or delete cookies through your browser settings.
Most browsers allow you to:
View cookies stored on your device;
Delete existing cookies;
Block certain or all cookies; or
Receive a notification before cookies are placed.
Disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality or performance of the Website.
6. Similar Technologies
In addition to cookies, we may use technologies such as tracking pixels, web beacons, tags, device identifiers or local storage.
These technologies may perform functions similar to cookies, including measuring website usage, improving services, maintaining security or understanding interactions with our communications.
Where required by applicable law, we will obtain the appropriate consent before using non-essential tracking technologies.
7. Data Collected Through Cookies
Depending on the technology used, information collected may include:
IP address or approximate location;
Browser and device information;
Operating system;
Pages viewed and interactions with the Website;
Referring website or source;
Date and time of visits;
Cookie identifiers or similar identifiers; and
Website preferences.
We generally use this information for website operation, security, analytics, performance measurement and other purposes described in our Privacy Policy.
8. Retention
Cookies may remain on your device for different periods depending on their purpose.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser (“session cookies”), while others remain for a defined period (“persistent cookies”).
The retention period may vary depending on the specific cookie or third-party technology.
9. International Data Transfers
Some of our service providers may process information outside your country of residence.
Where personal data is transferred internationally, we take appropriate measures to ensure that such transfers comply with applicable data protection laws.
Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.
10. Your Privacy Rights
Depending on your location and applicable law, you may have rights regarding your personal information, including rights to:
Request access to personal information we hold about you;
Request correction or deletion of your information;
Object to or restrict certain processing;
Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and
Request data portability where applicable.
For more information about your privacy rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy.
11. Changes to This Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our Website, technologies, legal requirements or business practices.
The updated version will be published on this page with a revised “Last updated” date.
12. Contact Us
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or our use of cookies and similar technologies, please contact us:
Nordlicht Haus Vision GmbH
A-1010 Vienna, Wipplingerstrasse 32 / 22
Email: support@ostmedia.at
For more information about how we process personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
