Cookie-Hinweis
Cookie Policy
What is a cookie?
Cookies are small text files, often with a unique identifier, that a web server sends to a visitor’s browser, if it is able to accept them or you do not block them. Cookies are used to make websites work more efficiently.
A cookie is a small, unique text file that is stored on your computer (or other internet-enabled device, such as a smartphone or tablet) when you visit a website. A cookie usually contains the name of the website from which the cookie came, the cookie’s „lifetime“ (i.e. how long it will remain on your device), and its value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number.
You are not required to allow cookies to be received, you can disable them at any time from your browser, but in this case you may not be able to use certain parts and functions of the website.
Cookies can have several functions, such as collecting information, storing visitor preferences, etc. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with the cookie policy. If you do not agree to the use of cookies, please set your browser accordingly or do not use this website.
Google Analytics statistics cookies
These cookies help us track how visitors use the website, such as which pages they visit. These cookies do not collect any personally identifiable information about visitors: all data collection is anonymous and is used solely to improve the performance of the website and to learn what visitors are interested in.
Google’s privacy policy (subject to change from time to time) provides information about what Google does with the data collected by cookies.
Cookies used by third parties
The site also contains links to other sites. Even browser extensions that allow you to play embedded videos from YouTube may use cookies. It is not possible to know and there is no way to control the cookies that may be sent when you visit such external sites. In these cases, the cookie policy of the sites concerned applies.
YouTube’s privacy policy, which may change regularly, provides information about what the service provider does with the data collected by cookies.
Managing and deleting cookies
Every browser can be set to allow or disallow cookies. Most browsers accept them by default. These default settings can be changed to block cookies or to be warned when a website uses cookies. It is important to note that certain websites and their services are specifically dependent on the acceptance of cookies, so if you disable them, the website may not function as expected, or in the worst case, it may become impossible to use the website’s services.
So, it is possible to delete cookies or prevent cookies from storing data. The command for this is found in the Privacy section of the Options menu in most browsers, but each browser is structured differently. You can find the exact setting procedure in the Help menu of your browser.
The purpose of the above information is to comply with the legislation (EU ePrivacy Directive) which requires that attention be drawn to the use of cookies in order to ensure that all visitors are aware of the types of cookies used on the site and the reasons for this. This ensures transparency in the collection of data from visitors.
The following extensions use/may use cookies on the website:
Google Analytics statistics related to users‘ browsing activity: _ga, _gat
Cookies:
Cookie name: PHPSESSID
Cookie purpose:
Required to identify your unique session cookie on the website.
Cookie expiration: when you close your browser
Cookie name: __utma
Cookie provider: Google Analytics
Cookie purpose:
Used to distinguish users and sessions. The cookie is created when the javascript library is executed if no __utma cookie exists. The cookie is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics.
Cookie expiration: 2 years
Cookie name: __utmb
Cookie provider: Google Analytics
Cookie purpose:
Used to identify new sessions/visits. The cookie is created when the javascript library is executed if no __utmb cookie exists. The cookie is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics.
Cookie expiration: 30 minutes
Cookie name: __utmc
Cookie placer: Google Analytics
Cookie purpose:
Not used in ga.js. For interoperability with urchin.js. Previously, this cookie worked in conjunction with the _utmb cookie to determine if the user is in a new session/visit.
Cookie expiration: when the browser is closed – at the end of the session
Cookie name: __utmt
Cookie placer: Google Analytics
Cookie expiration: when browser is closed
Cookie name: __utmv
Cookie setter: Google Analytics
Cookie purpose:
Used to store visitor-level custom variable data. This cookie is created when a developer uses the _setCustomVar method with a visitor-level custom variable. This cookie was also used for the now deprecated _setVar method. The cookie is refreshed each time data is sent to Google Analytics.
Cookie expiration: 2 years
Cookie name: __utmz
Cookie provider: Google Analytics
Cookie purpose:
Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached the website. The cookie is created when the javascript library is executed and is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics.
Cookie expiration: 6 months
Google Analytics Use of cookies on websites
Google Analytics Privacy overview
Users who do not want Google Analytics to report on their visits can install the Google Analytics Opt-Out Browser Add-on. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript scripts (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) not to send visit information to Google. In addition, users who install the Opt-Out Browser Add-on will not participate in content experiments.
If you would like to opt out of Analytics for your web activity, please visit the Google Analytics opt-out page (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) and install the add-on for your browser. For more information on installing and removing the add-on, please refer to the help for your specific browser.
If you need more information about Google cookies, you can find more information at the following address:
https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/cookies
Further information can be found on the following websites:
Information about cookies:
https://www.allaboutcookies.org
By using this website you automatically consent to the use of cookies. If you do not wish this to happen, please adjust the settings above.
ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY COOKIES
Necessary cookies are absolutely necessary for the system to function, without them the website cannot be used as intended. These cookies can be used without the user’s consent and cannot be disabled.
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(b).
FUNCTION AND PERFORMANCE COOKIES
Functional and performance cookies are not strictly necessary for the use of the website, but they can help us provide a better user experience. These cookies generally provide settings and convenience features for a more personalized operation of the website (for example, the selected language or the type of page you visit). Functional cookies are used only with your consent and you can withdraw your consent at any time by disabling functional cookies. These cookies do not store personal data.
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(f).
CONTRIBUTION-BASED COOKIES
Cookies that are not strictly necessary and are not functional or performance cookies, such as advertising / marketing cookies, are used by the Data Controller only with the express consent of the Data Controller. The Data Controller also reserves the right to use the data obtained from the anonymous analysis of the website visitor habits through cookies in order to display certain advertisements for certain products on the website. This is to the benefit of the Data Subject, because the Data Controller thereby displays advertisements or content that the Data Subject believes will be of interest to the Data Subject based on their browsing habits, thus they will see fewer randomly displayed advertisements or content that are less relevant to the Data Subject’s needs. Marketing cookies come from external advertising companies (Third Party Cookies) and collect information about the websites visited by the Data Subject in order to create targeted advertising for the Data Subject.
Legal basis: Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR.
