Cookie Notes

Here's some basic information about cookies on this site so you can familiarize yourself with why and what cookies are needed for. The use of cookies is regulated in our privacy policy.

What are cookies?
A cookie is a small text file that stores a web page on your computer or mobile device when you visit the site. They support your browser when navigating on this website. This small text file could contain a unique identifier that can differentiate your computer or mobile device from other devices. Cookies are used for various purposes: Some of the cookies used are session cookies, which are deleted as soon as you close your browser. Others are persistent cookies that are stored on your computer for an extended period of time. Cookies themselves can not collect data stored on your computer.

Why are cookies needed?
Cookies help us and you to improve our website. With cookies, your actions and settings can be stored on this website for a longer period of time (eg login, language, font size and other display settings), so you do not have to re-enter them each time you revisit our website. Cookies also remember the browsers you use and which additional browser software you have installed. Cookies also allow you to rate pages and fill in comment fields. We believe that the cookies we use improve your user experience when visiting our websites. Cookies are also used to learn more about what you are viewing and possibly clicking on this site so that the content can be improved, adjusted and optimized.

These cookies are not used for purposes other than those described here. Activation of cookies is not required for the website to work, but it will enhance your use of it and enable us and our partners to continually improve our website.

Which type of cookies are used?
Basic cookies: These cookies are essential for our website to function.Functionality cookies: These cookies remember your preferences regarding a particular website such as the preferred language, username or shopping cart. Performance Cookies: These cookies collect information about the use of websites at an abstract level and are used for evaluations and the collection of metrics such as the number of visitors and the most visited pages. These cookies include Google Analytics. Targeted or Promotional Cookies: These cookies are used to collect information about your browsing habits and, if necessary, to adapt advertising and marketing measures. These cookies are mostly third-party cookies (see 6 below).

Are third-party cookies used?
This website may use third-party cookies such as Facebook, Youtube, Google and co. For example, when activating social media plug-ins or links, clicking on the appropriate button on your personal information (such as your name and the fact that you are interested in our website) will also affect the social media provider and visitors to your social Media page visible.

The use of such social media sites and other websites is governed by the applicable terms and conditions (including the privacy policies) of their respective operators and platforms. This cookie statement does not apply to the use of such social media and websites of third parties or others. Further information on the treatment of your personal data can be found in the privacy policy.

How can you refuse or delete cookies?
There are several ways to prevent or restrict the use of cookies on your device. Before using cookies, we will obtain your consent (via a pop-up window). You can decide whether to allow or deny use (for example, by ignoring the pop-up window). Third party cookies may also be disapproved or blocked by changing your browser settings. For more information, see the help function of your browser.
For details on cookies deletion, rejection and other information about cookies in general, see: www.allaboutcookies.org.

However, please note that some features of this website may not work properly if you refuse the use of cookies.

How do you know which cookies are being used?
With the anti-tracking browser plug-in tool "Ghostery" you can make all cookies and advertising trackers visible and individually switch on or off.
https://www.ghostery.com/de/
Changes to these cookie notices
This cookie statement may change from time to time due to new developments or changes to cookies. We encourage you to read this cookie statement regularly to stay informed of any changes.
Contact
Please inform us if you have any questions about this cookie statement or the cookies used by our website. Click here for the contact form and further contact options.

This cookie statement was last updated in May 2018.
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