Cookie Policy
Last updated: August 29, 2026
This Cookie Policy explains how Link Directory World uses cookies and similar technologies when you visit https://linkdirectoryworld.com.
It should be read together with our Privacy Policy, which provides additional information about how personal data is processed and how you can exercise your data protection rights.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that websites store on a visitor’s device.
They may contain information required to operate a website, remember user preferences, maintain security, measure website usage, or provide additional functionality.
Some cookies are deleted when you close your browser. These are commonly known as session cookies. Other cookies remain on your device for a defined period or until you delete them. These are known as persistent cookies.
Cookies may be set directly by Link Directory World or by third-party services integrated into the website.
2. How we use cookies
Link Directory World uses cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
- operating essential website functions;
- protecting the website and its forms against misuse;
- storing cookie consent preferences;
- maintaining the security and availability of the website;
- understanding how visitors use the directory, subject to consent;
- measuring interactions with pages, categories, search, filters, and external resource links;
- improving website structure, content, and usability.
Non-essential cookies are not activated until you provide consent through the CookieYes consent banner.
3. Legal basis
Strictly necessary cookies may be used without consent where they are required to provide a service requested by the visitor, maintain security, or store privacy preferences.
The legal basis for related personal data processing is Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. Our legitimate interests are the secure, reliable, and privacy-compliant operation of the website.
Analytics and other optional cookies are used only after consent has been provided.
The legal basis is Article 6(1)(a) GDPR and, where applicable, Section 25(1) of the German Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG).
You may refuse or withdraw consent at any time without affecting the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.
4. Types of cookies we use
Necessary cookies
Necessary cookies support functions required for the website to operate securely and correctly.
They may be used to:
- store your cookie consent decision;
- prevent repeated display of the consent banner;
- protect the website and forms against malicious requests;
- distribute network traffic;
- maintain security settings;
- support essential WordPress functionality.
Necessary cookies cannot be disabled through the consent banner because the website may not function correctly without them.
You can still block these cookies through your browser settings, but doing so may affect website functionality.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies may be used to remember optional settings or provide enhanced website features.
Link Directory World currently uses only limited functionality that may require such cookies. Functional cookies will not be activated before consent where consent is legally required.
Analytics cookies
Subject to your consent, we use Google Analytics 4 to understand how visitors interact with Link Directory World.
Analytics may collect information about:
- pages visited;
- approximate location;
- browser and device type;
- operating system;
- referring website;
- date and time of visits;
- use of search and filters;
- category and resource page visits;
- clicks on external resource links;
- form interactions;
- other website usage events.
Google Analytics may set cookies including _ga and cookies beginning with _ga_. These cookies help distinguish visits and calculate usage statistics.
Google Analytics is blocked until you select the relevant consent category.
Additional information about Google Analytics is available in our Privacy Policy and Google’s privacy information:
Performance cookies
Performance cookies may collect information about loading times, technical errors, and website responsiveness.
Link Directory World does not currently use a separate optional performance monitoring service that sets cookies. If such a service is introduced, it will be added to the consent banner and cookie list where required.
Advertising cookies
Link Directory World does not currently use personalized advertising cookies.
Advertising, sponsored placements, or affiliate links may be introduced in the future. If these features require advertising cookies or tracking technologies, they will not be activated before this Cookie Policy and the consent configuration have been updated.
Where required, advertising technologies will only be used after consent.
5. CookieYes consent management
We use CookieYes to display the cookie consent banner, store visitors’ privacy choices, and prevent optional services from loading before consent.
CookieYes may store a necessary consent cookie containing information such as:
- whether the consent banner has been displayed;
- accepted and rejected cookie categories;
- the date or status of the consent decision;
- information required to remember and manage the visitor’s choice.
This cookie is necessary to respect and document your privacy preferences.
CookieYes is provided by CookieYes Limited. Further information is available in the CookieYes Privacy Policy:
6. Cloudflare security technologies
Link Directory World uses Cloudflare for security, content delivery, DNS, performance, and protection against malicious traffic.
Cloudflare may use cookies or similar technologies when necessary to:
- identify trusted web traffic;
- distinguish visitors from automated or malicious requests;
- apply security challenges;
- prevent attacks;
- maintain website availability.
Depending on the Cloudflare services and security settings activated, cookies such as cf_clearance or other security-related cookies may be used.
These technologies are considered necessary where they are required to protect the website and provide requested content securely.
Further information is available in Cloudflare’s privacy information:
7. WordPress cookies
Link Directory World is built with WordPress.
WordPress may use necessary cookies for administrative sessions, security, and technical website functionality. Visitors who do not log in or use account-based features will generally encounter fewer WordPress cookies.
Link Directory World does not currently provide visitor registration or personal user accounts.
8. Forms
The “Suggest a Resource” and “Report a Broken Link” forms do not use cookies for advertising purposes.
Necessary cookies or similar technical information may be used to protect the forms against spam, automated submissions, and misuse.
Information submitted through these forms is processed as described in the Privacy Policy.
9. Locally hosted fonts
The fonts used on Link Directory World are stored locally on the website server.
No connection to Google Fonts servers is established solely to display these fonts, and no Google Fonts cookie is set for this purpose.
10. Managing your cookie preferences
When you first visit Link Directory World, the CookieYes banner allows you to:
- accept optional cookies;
- reject optional cookies;
- select individual cookie categories;
- review additional information.
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time by selecting “Cookie Settings” or “Manage Cookie Preferences” in the website footer.
Withdrawing consent does not automatically delete cookies already stored on your device. You can remove existing cookies through your browser settings.
11. Browser settings
Most browsers allow you to view, delete, or block cookies.
Depending on your browser, you may be able to:
- delete individual cookies;
- delete all stored cookies;
- block third-party cookies;
- block all cookies;
- receive a warning before a cookie is stored;
- automatically delete cookies when the browser is closed.
Blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of Link Directory World and other websites.
Instructions are generally available in your browser’s help or privacy settings.
12. Third-party websites
Link Directory World contains links to third-party websites, tools, services, platforms, and other online resources.
When you follow an external link, the third-party website may set its own cookies and use tracking technologies. These technologies are controlled by the relevant third-party operator and are not covered by this Cookie Policy.
You should review the cookie and privacy information provided by an external website before accepting its cookies or providing personal information.
13. Changes to this Cookie Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy when:
- cookies are added or removed;
- website functionality changes;
- analytics or advertising services are introduced;
- WordPress plugins are changed;
- Cloudflare settings are modified;
- legal requirements change.
The current version will always be available on this page. The date of the latest update is displayed at the beginning of the policy.
14. Contact
If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of cookies on Link Directory World, contact:
Additional information about the website operator is available in the Imprint.