Use of Cookies

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Cookies allow the website to recognize your device and store certain information about your preferences or past activities.

Cookies cannot be used to launch programs or install viruses on your computer. They do not contain personal information that can be made accessible to third parties.

2. Types of Cookies

2.1 By Duration

2.2 By Purpose

3. Cookies Used

We use the following cookies on our website:

4. Purpose of Use

We use cookies for the following purposes:

• Website Functionality: Ensuring proper website functionality
• User Experience: Storing your preferences (language, region)
• Performance Analytics: Understanding how visitors use our website to improve it
• Security: Protection against fraud and abuse
• Personalization: Customizing content to your interests (only with your consent)

5. Storage Duration

The storage duration of cookies depends on their type:

• Session Cookies: Are automatically deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device for between 24 hours and 2 years, depending on cookie type and purpose

After the storage period expires, cookies are automatically deleted. You can also delete cookies manually at any time in your browser settings.

6. Cookie Management

6.1 Cookie Banner

On your first visit to our website, a cookie banner is displayed that informs you about the use of cookies. You can select which cookie categories you want to accept.

6.2 Browser Settings

You can also manage cookies directly in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Accept all cookies
• Accept cookies only when prompted
• Block all cookies
• Block cookies from specific websites
• Delete cookies when closing the browser

6.3 Instructions for Common Browsers

7. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties:

7.1 Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how visitors use our website. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect information about your use of the website. This information is anonymized and aggregated.

Opt-Out: You can prevent data collection by Google Analytics by installing the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on.

7.2 Other Third Parties

We may integrate additional third-party services in the future that use cookies. These will be updated in this policy and displayed in the cookie banner.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal requirements or our business practices. The current version is always available on this page. Last updated: January 2025

In case of significant changes, we will notify you via a notice on our website or by email (if you have subscribed to our newsletter).

9. Contact

If you have questions about our Cookie Policy, please contact us: