What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) when you visit our website. Cookies do not cause any damage to your device and do not contain any viruses, Trojans or other malware. The cookies store information that arises in connection with the specific end device used. However, this does not mean that we receive direct knowledge of your identity.

What types of cookies do we use?

1. Technically necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary to enable you to navigate the website and use the website’s basic functions.

2. Performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, e.g. which pages are visited most often and whether error messages from web pages occur. These cookies do not collect information that identifies a visitor. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous.

3. Functional cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your username, language or the region you are in) and to provide enhanced, more personal features.

4. Marketing-Cookies

These cookies are used to show you advertising that is relevant to you. They are also used to limit the number of times you see an advertisement and to measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. They remember that you have visited a website and this information is shared with other organizations such as advertisers.

How can you manage or disable cookies?

You can control and/or delete cookies as you wish. You can find out how here: aboutcookies.org . You can delete all cookies already stored on your computer and set most browsers to prevent cookies from being stored. However, you may then have to adjust some settings manually each time you visit a website and accept that some functions will be impaired.

Instructions for disabling cookies in major browsers:

• Google Chrome: Open Settings, click “Advanced” and select “Content Settings” under “Privacy and Security”. You can adjust your cookie settings under “Cookies”.
• Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings, select “Privacy & Security” and change the settings under “Cookies and site data”.
• Safari: Open Settings, click “Privacy” and adjust your cookie settings.
• Microsoft Edge: Open Settings, click “Show advanced settings” and change the settings under “Privacy and Services”.

Changes to the Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes to our cookie use or as required by legal or regulatory requirements. Therefore, we encourage you to periodically review this policy to stay informed about how we use cookies and how we protect your privacy.