With this cookie policy, the website provider informs the user about the use of cookies or similar storage technologies (called ”cookies”) on this website.
WHAT ARE COOKIES?
Cookies are small files that are stored on your device by the browser to store certain information or photo files, such as pixels. The next time you visit our website on your device, the information stored in the cookies will be transferred to our website (“First Party Cookie”) or to another website to which the cookie belongs (“Third Party Cookie”).
Through the stored and recurring information, the respective website recognises that you have visited it with the browser you use on your device. We use this information to optimally design and display the website in accordance with your preferences.
In this respect, only the cookie itself is identified on the device. Personal data will only be stored after you have given your express consent or if it is strictly necessary to use the service offered.
CONSENT TO THE USE OF COOKIES
Cookies that are not strictly necessary in order to continue using our service will only be used once we have received your consent. If you decide to continue on the website after the cookie banner has been displayed, you are consenting to the use of cookies.
You can of course adjust the cookie settings at any time, for example by activating or deactivating cookie categories.
Under the “Deactivate and delete all cookies” section of this cookie policy you can read how to deactivate or delete cookies in general (i.e. including essential cookies) in your browser.
COOKIE CATEGORIES
The cookies used by us can be divided into the following categories, based on purpose and function:
- Strictly necessary cookies;
- Functional cookies;
- Performance cookies;
- Marketing cookies / third party cookies / consent based cookies
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
Strictly necessary cookies guarantee functions without which you would not be able to use this website and services as intended. These cookies are only used by us and are therefore first party cookies. This means that all information stored in these cookies will only be sent to our website.
The following strictly necessary cookies are used on our website:
| Name | Description / Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ckies_functional | Deactivation of functional cookies | 1 Year |
| ckies_performance | Deactivation of performance cookies | 1 Year |
| ckies_marketing | Deactivation of third party marketing cookies/consent based cookies | 1 Year |
The use of strictly necessary cookies on our website is possible without your consent.. Strictly necessary cookies cannot therefore be activated or deactivated separately. This feature is only available for cookies that require your consent, i.e. the functional, performance and marketing cookies. However, you can deactivate cookies in your browser at any time (see below, point “Deactivating and deleting all cookies”).
The legal basis for the use of these first party cookies is our legitimate interest (i.e. analysis, optimisation and economic importance of our website and services) within the sense of article 6 (1) (f) ( GDPR).
FUNCTIONAL COOKIES
Functional cookies allow our website to store information that is already known (such as the registered user name or language choice) and, based on this information, offer you improved and more personalised features. These cookies collect and store anonymous information only.
The following functional cookies are used on our website:
| Name | Description / Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookielaw | If this cookie is present, the banner will no longer be displayed because the visitor has accepted it. | 1 Year |
| shd | Cookie to identify the visitor at their next visit | 1 Year |
| has_close_teaser | Indicates whether the user has closed a teaser so that it does not reappear. | Session |
You can choose to disable (opt out) Functional Cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
The legal basis for the use of functional cookies is a legitimate interest (i.e. interest in analysis, optimisation and economic importance of our website and services) in the sense of art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
PERFORMANCE COOKIES
Performance cookies collect information about how our websites are used to improve their appeal, content and functionality. These cookies help us to determine which pages on our website are visited for example and what content visitors are particularly interested in. In particular, we look at the number of visits on a page, the number of sub-pages visited, the time spent on our website, the order of the pages visited, which search terms brought you to us, the region and, if applicable, from which city you viewed our website. We also capture movement, clicks and scrolling with the mouse to understand which parts of our website are of particular interest to visitors. This allows us to customise and optimise the content on our website to more specifically meet the needs of our visitors. For technical reasons, the IP address transmitted from your computer is automatically made anonymous and does not allow us to draw any conclusions about the individual user.
The user has the right to object to the processing of personal data used for statistical purposes in accordance with Article 89(1) GDPR for reasons arising from a specific situation relating to the user in question. In order to exercise the aforementioned and other rights of the individual concerned, the party in question can contact us at any time at the appropriate contact address, which can be found in the imprint or the privacy statement.
The following performance cookies are used on our website:
| Name | Description / Purpose | Duration |
|---|
You can choose to disable (opt out) Functional Cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
The legal basis for the use of Performance Cookies is a legitimate interest (i.e. interest in analysing, optimising and customising our website and services to meet the interests and needs of visitors) within the sense of art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
MARKETING COOKIES / THIRD PARTY COOKIES / CONSENT BASED COOKIES
Marketing cookies / Third party cookies / Consent based cookies are used to collect information about websites visited by the visitor in order to target advertising to the user.
The following marketing cookies / third party cookies / consent based cookies are used on our website:
| Name | Description / Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __utma | Jimdo Statistics (Google Analytics) | 2 Years |
| __utmb | Jimdo Statistics (Google Analytics) | 1 day |
| __utmc | Jimdo Statistics (Google Analytics) | Session |
| __utmz | Jimdo Statistics (Google Analytics) | 6 Months |
| __utmt_b | Jimdo Statistics (Google Analytics) | 24 hours |
You can choose to disable (opt out) Functional Cookies at any time by adjusting your cookie settings.
Due to the described usage, the legal basis for the processing of personal data by means of cookies is set out in Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If the user / visitor has consented to the use of cookies based on information from us (or Facebook) on our website (“cookie banner”), the legality of the use is also governed by art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
DEACTIVATING AND DELETING ALL COOKIES
You can adjust your browser settings so that cookies cannot be typically stored on your device and/or that you will be asked each time whether you agree that cookies are enabled. You can also, at any time, delete cookies that have been enabled again. You can find out how this works in detail using the help function in your browser.
Please remember that deactivating cookies can lead to functional restrictions on our website.
