What are cookies

Cookies are small, encrypted text files stored in your browser. They are used by web developers to facilitate navigation and enable certain functions when internet users visit a website. Due to their key role in improving the usability of websites, disabling cookies may cause some websites to no longer work properly.

Cookies are created, when the browser loads a website. The website sends information to the browser, which then creates the text file. Every time the user returns to the website, the browser will scan the cookie and send the information to the website’s server. Cookies are not just created by the website the user is visiting, but also by other websites that run adverts, widgets or other elements on that website. These cookies regulate the way in which adverts are displayed or how widgets and other elements on the website work. The way cookies are managed on different browsers depends on your browser software. Please find the relevant information in your browser manual / in the help menu.

Data protection and session cookies (anonymous)

While using a website, your browser files so-called session cookies, which are deleted again once you shut your browser. You can prevent these cookies from being stored by adjusting your browser settings; however, we would like to point out that in this case not all functions of this website can be used to their full potential.

Data protection and permanent cookies (anonymous)

This website uses permanent anonymised cookies with a long-term validity. These help recognise you as a user on repeat visits and also save your choices regarding your cookie preferences for this website (both session cookies and permanent cookies). The information stored in this cookie does not contain any personal data.

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analysing service by Google Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics uses so-called cookies – text files that are stored on your computer in order to analyse your use of the website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to a Google server in the US. Google utilises this information to assess your use of the website, to compile reports about site activities for the people maintaining the website and to generate additional services related to the way in which the website and the internet are used. Google may pass this information on to third parties if this is required by law or when third parties assess the data on behalf of Google. Google will under no circumstance link your IP address to other Google data. You can prevent these cookies from being installed by adjusting your browser settings; however, we would like to point out that in this case not all functions of this website can be used to their full potential. By clicking on “accept cookies”, you are agreeing to Google assessing the data collected about you in the way described above and for the purposes stated here.