1. What Cookies are and what is your cookie policy
(1) Cookies are small text files that are stored on your hard drive and assigned to your browser, they provide certain information to the entity that placed the cookie (us in this case). Cookies cannot cause programs to run or transmit viruses to your computer. They are used to make our Internet offering more user-friendly and effective as a whole.
(2) Use of cookies:
a) This website uses the following types of cookies, the scope and functions of which are explained in this Cookie Policy:
Session cookies (see b)
Permanent cookies (see c).
b) Session cookies store a session ID, with which different requests from your browser can be assigned to the shared session. Session cookies are deleted when you log out or close your browser. If you restart your browser and return to the site, the site will not recognize you. You will need to log in again (if a login is required) or you will need to reset your templates and preferences when the website offers such features. Then a new session cookie is generated that stores your information and remains active until you leave the page or close your browser.
c) Permanent cookies are automatically deleted after a certain period of time, which may differ depending on the cookie. You can delete cookies at any time in the security settings of your browser (see below).
(3) What do we use cookies for?
We use cookies to personalize content and advertisements, to provide social media features, and to analyze traffic to our website. In addition, we provide information about your use of our website to our partners for social media, advertising and analytics. Our partners may combine this information with other data that you have provided to them or that they have collected during your use of the Services. By continuing to use our website, you give your consent to our cookies.
The individual cookies used and how they work on the website can be identified using the Cookiebot cookie manager (https://www.cookiebot.com ). The overview is updated regularly. You will find a simplified view below in this cookie policy.
Technically essential cookies
Technically essential cookies allow you to use our website, enabling basic functions such as site navigation and access to secure areas of the site. Access to our website may not function properly without these cookies.
Session cookies – are deleted when the browser is closed.
Performance (e.g. user’s browser) and preferences
When using our website, cookies are implemented (e.g. to recognize the browser) in order to optimize performance (e.g. to load content more quickly). When you visit our website, the country and language you have chosen or set are stored in cookies so that you do not have to select them again on subsequent visits. We check beforehand whether your browser accepts cookies and this information is saved in an additional cookie. You will then see contact information that has been localized according to your country and language and is also saved. The legal basis for this is Art. 6 para. 1 (1) f) GDPR.
Session cookies – are deleted when the browser is closed.
Analytical / tracking cookies (statistics)
We use third-party analytical cookies to understand how visitors use our website. This helps us to improve the quality and content of our website. Aggregate statistical information includes data such as the total number of visitors. For example, we know how many times and in what order different pages are viewed and how long visitors spend on average on our web pages. We also learn whether users have visited our website at an earlier date. This is legally permitted with the consent you have given in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 (1) a) GDPR. You can find more information about this in Chapter 13 (Website Analysis Services).
Permanent cookies – remain, but are automatically deleted after a period of two years if a website has not been visited again.
Advertising Cookies (Marketing)
We use advertising cookies in order to be able to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising efforts and to make possible improvements. This is legally permissible with the consent you have given in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 (1) a) of the GDPR.
Permanent cookies – remain, but are automatically deleted after a period of two years if a website has not been visited again.
(4) Cookie Control
You can set your browser to inform you about the installation of cookies and to allow cookies only in individual cases, to accept cookies in certain cases or to exclude them and delete them automatically when you close your browser.
Delete, enable and manage cookies in Chrome (and browsers using Chrome as a base such as Opera, Brave, Vivaldi, …):
https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?co=GENIE.Platform%3DDesktop&hl=en
Delete, enable and manage cookies in Firefox:
https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/disable-third-party-cookies
Delete, enable and manage cookies in Apple Safari:
https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/safari/sfri11471/mac
Cookie policy notice: Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
