Cookie Policy

What is a Cookie?

A "cookie" is a small text file that is sent by the relevant web server to the visitor's browser upon the first visit to a website and stored on the visitor's device or in the browser's cache. The next time this website is accessed with the same device, the browser checks whether a corresponding cookie already exists. The browser then sends the data stored in the cookie back to the web server. This way, the web server can recognize whether the browser has already accessed the website.

Why are Cookies recorded?

The information collected with the help of cookies is used by us to customize the website for users, to improve our services, and for the anonymized analysis of the use of this website.

The information stored in cookies resp. collected by means of cookies generally does not contain personal data. However, personal data that third-party providers commissioned by us store about you (for example, if you have a user account with the providers in question) may be linked with the information stored in cookies and obtained from them – and thus possibly with your person.

Which Cookies do we use and why?

• Absolutely necessary cookies: These cookies are required to provide you with the basic functions of our website. They cannot be deactivated in our systems.
• Performance and analysis cookies: These cookies allow us to track visits and traffic sources to evaluate and improve the performance of our website.
• Functional cookies: These cookies are used to provide you with enhanced functionality and personalization during your visit.
• Targeting or advertising cookies: These cookies may be set by our advertising partners on our website to create a profile of your interests and suggest relevant advertising to you.

Some of the cookies used by our websites are set by us, others are set by third parties on our behalf.

Below you will find a list of all cookies and other tracking tools used by this website:

How are Cookies managed?

With the exception of absolutely necessary cookies, you can at any time configure your browser so that no cookies from our website are stored on your hard drive resp. cookies already stored on your device are deleted. However, we would like to point out that in this case, you may not be able to use certain functions of this website fully or at all.

To revoke or change your consent, click here:

The exact procedure to change the browser settings depends on the browser used. Information to change resp. configure the browser settings can be found under the "Help" menu of your browser. You can also find out how to block new cookies in your browser and which configuration steps are required to receive a notification about new cookies.

In any case, if you reject cookies, your preference will be saved for a period of 12 months.

Very helpful information about cookies in general can be found on these websites:
http://www.allaboutcookies.org/ or https://cookiepedia.co.uk

How can you contact us?

If you have questions, comments, or concerns regarding this policy or wish to exercise your data protection rights in relation to personal data as permitted by applicable law, please get in touch using the contact details stated in our Privacy Policy .