Cookie Policy

Our website uses only essential cookies necessary for its operation and to provide you with a seamless user experience. Below, we explain what cookies are, how we use them, and your rights regarding their management.

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device by a website. They enable the website to recognize your device during future visits and provide certain functionalities. Essential cookies are crucial for ensuring the basic functions of the website and delivering a smooth user experience.

Types of Cookies We Use

Our website employs only the following types of essential cookies:

• Session Cookies: These temporary cookies are stored only for the duration of your visit and are automatically deleted when you close your browser. They allow us to link your actions during a browsing session and provide basic functionalities like page navigation.
• Security Cookies: These cookies help ensure the security of our website by storing authentication data, preventing unauthorized access, and protecting your data during interactions.

Legal Basis for Using Cookies

In accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG), explicit consent is not required for storing essential cookies, as they are necessary for the website's operation. Nonetheless, we aim to transparently inform you about their use and provide options to manage your cookie preferences.

Managing and Disabling Cookies

You have control over the use of cookies on your device. Through your browser settings, you can determine which cookies are allowed and which are not. Please note that disabling essential cookies may impair the functionality of our website. Below are instructions for managing cookies in popular browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge
• Mozilla Firefox
• Opera
• Safari

Recent Developments

Data protection laws and cookie regulations are continually evolving. The German government has announced plans to reduce the prevalence of cookie banners and enhance the online user experience. These changes may affect how cookies are managed and how consent is obtained. We recommend staying informed about these developments.

For more information, you can visit the website of the Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport: New Regulation Aims to Reduce Cookie Banners and Improve User Experience (DE).