With this cookie policy, the website operator informs the user about the use of cookies or similar storage technologies (so-called "cookies") on this website.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small files that are stored by the browser on your device to store certain information or image files, such as pixels. The next time you visit our website with your device, the information stored in the cookies will be transferred to our website ("first party cookie") or to another website to which the cookie belongs ("third party cookie").
Based on the stored and recurring information, the respective website recognizes that you have visited it with the browser you use on your device. We use this information to optimally design and render the website according to your preferences.
In this regard, only the cookie itself is identified on the device. Personal data will only be stored if you have given your express consent or if this is absolutely necessary for the use of the service offered.
CONSENT TO THE USE OF COOKIES
Cookies that are not strictly necessary for the further use of our service are only used if we have received your consent. If you decide to stay on the website after the cookie banner is displayed, you agree to the use of cookies.
Of course, you can adjust the cookie settings at any time, for example by activating or deactivating cookie categories.
In the "Disable and delete all cookies" section of this Cookie Policy, you can read how to disable or delete cookies in general (i.e., including essential cookies) in your browser.
LEGAL BASIS
Furthermore, if the user/visitor has consented to the use of cookies based on information from us on our website ("cookie banner"), the lawfulness of the use is governed by Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR. The legal basis for the use of cookies is a legitimate interest (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic interest of our website and services) within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
COOKIE CATEGORIES
The cookies we use can be divided into the following categories depending on their purpose and function:
- Absolutely necessary cookies;
- Functional cookies;
- Performance cookies;
- Marketing cookies / third party cookies / consent-based cookies
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY COOKIES
Essential cookies ensure functions without which you cannot use this website and services as intended. These cookies are only used by us and are therefore first-party cookies. This means that all information stored in these cookies is sent only to our website.
The following strictly necessary cookies are used on our website:
| NAME | DESCRIPTION / TARGET | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| lduser | This cookie is required for the desired functions to work. | 30 days |
The use of strictly necessary cookies on our website is possible without your consent. Strictly necessary cookies can therefore not be enabled or disabled separately. This feature is only available for cookies that require your consent, i.e. functional, performance and marketing cookies. However, you can disable cookies in your browser at any time (see below, section "Disabling and deleting all cookies").
FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
Functional cookies allow our website to store information that you already know (for example, the registered username or the selected language) and to offer you improved and more personalized features based on this information. These cookies collect and store only anonymous information.
No functional cookies are used on our website.
You can disable the use of functional cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
PERFORMANCE COOKIES
Performance cookies collect information about how our websites are used in order to improve their attractiveness, content and functionality. With the help of these cookies, we can determine, for example, which pages of our website are visited and which content is of particular interest to visitors. In particular, we look at the number of visits to a page, the number of sub-pages visited, the time spent on our website, the order of pages visited, the search terms that led you to us, the region and, if applicable, the city from which you visited our website. We also record movements, clicks and mouse movements to understand which parts of our website are of particular interest to visitors. This allows us to tailor and optimize the content on our website even more specifically to the needs of our visitors. The IP address transmitted by your computer is automatically anonymized for technical reasons and does not allow any conclusions to be drawn about the individual user.
The user has the right to object to the processing of personal data for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) DSGVO for reasons arising from a specific situation of the user. In order to assert the aforementioned and other rights of the data subject, he or she may contact us at any time at the contact address indicated in the imprint or in the privacy policy.
The following performance cookies are used on our website:
| NAME | DESCRIPTION / TARGET | DURATION |
|---|---|---|
| _ga | This cookie collects anonymous information about how users use this website for analysis purposes. | 2 years |
| _gat | This cookie limits data collection when too many requests are received on a page. Some queries are blocked and the results are extrapolated. | 10 minutes |
You can disable the use of functional cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
MARKETING COOKIES / THIRD-PARTY COOKIES / CONSENT-BASED COOKIES
Marketing cookies / third-party cookies / consent-based cookies are used to collect information about the websites visited by the visitor so that advertising can be targeted to the user.
No marketing cookies / third party cookies / consent-based cookies are used on our website.
You can disable the use of functional cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
DEACTIVATION AND DELETION OF ALL COOKIES
You can set your browser so that cookies can usually not be stored on your device and/or that you are asked each time whether you agree to the storage of cookies. You can also delete cookies that have been reactivated at any time. You can find out how this works in detail using the help function of your browser.
Please note that the deactivation of cookies may lead to functional restrictions on our website.
