This website uses cookies to enhance your browsing experience, analyze website traffic, and support certain functionalities. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how they are used on this website, and how you can manage your cookie preferences in accordance with applicable data protection laws in Germany and the European Union (GDPR and TTDSG).

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They contain information about your browser, preferences, and interactions with the website.

2. Types of Cookies Used

We may use the following types of cookies:

  • Essential Cookies
    These are necessary for the operation of the website and cannot be deactivated. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas.
  • Functional Cookies
    These allow the website to remember choices you make (e.g., language settings or region) to provide a more personalized experience.
  • Performance and Analytics Cookies
    These cookies collect information about how visitors use the website (e.g., which pages are most visited, error messages). They help us improve the website’s performance.
  • Marketing and Tracking Cookies
    These cookies may be set by third-party services to track user behavior across websites and deliver targeted advertising.

3. Legal Basis

The use of essential cookies is based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR).
Non-essential cookies are only used with your consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with §25 TTDSG). You can withdraw your consent at any time.

4. Managing Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie settings through:

  • The cookie banner or preference center displayed on your first visit
  • Your browser settings: You can configure your browser to refuse or delete cookies at any time
  • Blocking third-party cookies or enabling “Do Not Track” features

Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of the website.

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies may be set by third-party providers whose services are integrated into the website. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
  • Embedded content (e.g., videos, maps)
  • Social media plugins

We do not have control over these cookies. For more information, please refer to the respective providers’ privacy policies.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We reserve the right to update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in technology, law, or our services. Any changes will be posted on this page.