This page explains how Sonderbriefing (sonderbriefing.de), owned and operated by Sonderbriefi Media Ltd., uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit our website. You will find a clear description of each cookie category, how to manage your consent, and how to contact our privacy team. We recommend reading this policy alongside our Privacy Policy for a complete picture of how we handle your data.
What cookies does Sonderbriefing use and why?
We divide cookies into three categories: essential, functional, and analytics/marketing. Essential cookies are necessary for the website to load and function securely; they do not require your consent. Functional cookies remember your preferences, such as language or region. Analytics and marketing cookies help us understand how readers use the site and enable us to show relevant advertising or sponsored content. Only essential cookies are set by default; all others require your explicit consent.
Our editorial team, led by Chefredaktör Tim Zimmermann, ensures that no cookie impacts the independence or trustworthiness of our journalism. Commercial relationships, including those with advertising partners, are disclosed in our Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure and never influence editorial conclusions.
How do I manage my cookie preferences?
You can accept, reject, or customise your cookie settings at any time through our Cookie Settings mechanism, accessible via a persistent link in the website footer. When you first visit Sonderbriefing, a clear banner appears with options to “Accept All”, “Reject Non-Essential”, or “Customise”. Your choice is stored for 12 months, after which you will be prompted again. You can also withdraw consent by returning to the Cookie Settings panel.
If you prefer to control cookies through your browser, most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, disabling essential cookies may prevent certain parts of the site from working properly. Our fact-checking editor Laura Arnold oversees the accuracy of our cookie disclosures, so any queries about cookie practices can be directed to factcheck@sonderbriefing.de.
How this works in practice
Imagine you visit an article about Swedish economic policy written by Wirtschaftreporter Melanie Schumacher. The essential cookies ensure the page loads, the text displays correctly, and the paywall or login system operates. If you have consented to analytics cookies, we may learn that readers who view that article also enjoy content about household finance, helping us improve our coverage. If you have consented to marketing cookies, a non-intrusive display ad might appear, clearly labelled as sponsored. At no point does any cookie track you across unrelated sites without your permission, and our AI Automation Policy confirms that automated tools never alter your cookie choices.
Who is responsible for this policy and how can I contact them?
Sonderbriefing is published by Sonderbriefi Media Ltd., a private company registered in Gibraltar (company number C 92009, Malta Business Registry), with a registered office at Office 9, Business Centre, Valletta, 0000. The editorial team operates independently under Chefredaktör Tim Zimmermann. For questions about this Cookie Policy, your data rights, or to exercise your right to withdraw consent, please email our privacy team at privacy@sonderbriefing.de. We respond to all inquiries within five business days.
You may also write to our general contact address: info@sonderbriefing.de. For complaints about how we handle cookies or related data, please see our Complaints Procedure. We keep this policy under regular review, with updates communicated via our Newsletter and the Cookie Settings panel.
In short
You control which non-essential cookies are stored when you visit Sonderbriefing, and you can change your mind at any time through our Cookie Settings. We set only essential cookies by default, and all other use requires your clear, informed consent. For any questions, our privacy team is ready to help.