Cookie Policy
This is a courtesy translation. Only the German version is legally binding.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by your web browser when you visit our website. Cookies do not cause any damage to your device and do not contain viruses, Trojans or other malicious software. Information relating specifically to the device used is stored in the cookie. However, this does not mean that we obtain direct knowledge of your identity as a result.
2. Legal basis
The legal basis for the use of technically necessary cookies is Section 25(2) No. 2 of the German TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in a technically flawless presentation and optimization of our website). For any further cookies that are not strictly necessary, we obtain your express consent pursuant to Section 25(1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
3. Categories of cookies
a) Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary for the operation of our website and cannot be disabled in our systems. They are generally only set in response to actions taken by you which amount to a request for a service, such as setting your privacy preferences, saving your language selection, or filling in forms. Consent is not required for these.
b) Functional cookies
These cookies enable enhanced functionality and personalization. They are only set with your consent. We currently do not use any functional cookies.
c) Analytics and statistics cookies
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They are only set with your express consent. We currently do not use any analytics cookies.
d) Marketing cookies
These cookies may be set through our website by our advertising partners. They are only set with your express consent. We currently do not use any marketing cookies.
4. Overview of cookies used
| Name | Purpose | Category | Retention period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Session cookie | Maintaining the browser session | Necessary | End of session |
If further cookies or comparable technologies are used in the future, we will update this overview accordingly.
5. Managing and withdrawing your consent
You may withdraw any consent given at any time with effect for the future. The lawfulness of processing carried out on the basis of consent up to the point of withdrawal remains unaffected by the withdrawal.
In addition, you can generally prevent the setting of cookies through the appropriate settings of your browser, or delete cookies that have already been set at any time. Instructions on how to do this can be found in your browser's help function:
Please note that if cookies are disabled generally, the functionality of our website may be limited.
6. Further information
Further information on the processing of your personal data and on your rights can be found in our Privacy Policy.