Use of cookies

a) Description and scope of data processing

Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user’s computer system. When a user accesses a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that enables the browser to be uniquely identified when the website is called up again.

When accessing our website, users are informed by an info banner about the use of cookies for analysis purposes and referred to this privacy policy. A distinction is made between technically necessary and non-necessary analysis cookies. Non-essential cookies are deactivated unless the user of this site explicitly agrees to their activation. You can find out more about cookies in the cookie policy on this page.

b) Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies for analysis purposes is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR if the user has given consent to this.

c) Purpose of data processing

The necessary cookies are used for the purpose of ensuring the quality and functionality of our website and its content. Through analysis cookies, we learn how the website is used and can thus constantly optimize our offer. These purposes also constitute our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR.

d) Duration of storage, objection and removal options

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted by it to our website. As a user, you therefore have full control over the use of cookies. You can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies by changing the settings in your Internet browser. Cookies that have already been saved can be deleted at any time. This can also be done automatically. If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.