Cookie Policy
Cookie Policy
With this Cookie Policy, the website operator informs the user of the website about the use of cookies or similar storage technologies (hereinafter "cookies") on this website.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored by the web browser on the user's device to store certain information. The next time you visit our website using the same device, the information stored in the cookies is sent back to our website ("first-party cookie") or another website to which the cookie belongs ("third-party cookie").
Through the information stored and returned in the cookie, the respective website recognizes that the user has already accessed and visited it using the web browser on their device. We use this information to optimally display the website to the user according to their preferences.
However, only the cookie itself is identified on the device. Any further storage of personal data occurs only if the user gives us their express consent or if such storage is absolutely necessary to use the offered and accessed service.
Consent to the use of cookies
Cookies that are not strictly necessary to provide the services on this website will only be used after consent has been granted. By continuing to actively use this website after the cookie banner has been displayed, the user consents to the use of cookies.
The user can individually adjust his cookie settings at any time, for example by activating or deactivating individual cookie categories.
How the user can deactivate or delete cookies in general (including strictly necessary cookies) in his browser is described under the section "Deactivating or deleting all cookies".
Categories of cookies used
Depending on their purpose and function, we divide the cookies used by the website into the following categories:
- Strictly necessary cookies;
- Functional cookies;
- Performance cookies;
- Marketing / Third Party / Consent-Required Cookies
Strictly necessary cookies
Strictly necessary cookies ensure that this website or service functions properly. This means that without these cookies, this website or service cannot be used as intended. These types of cookies are used exclusively by the website operator (first-party cookies), and all information stored in the cookies is sent only to this website.
The following strictly necessary cookies are used on our website:
| name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ckies_functional | Opt-out for functional cookies | 1 year |
| ckies_performance | Opt-out for performance cookies | 1 year |
| ckies_marketing | Opt-out for marketing/third-party/consent-required cookies | 1 year |
The use of strictly necessary cookies on this website is possible without the user's consent. For this reason, strictly necessary cookies cannot be deactivated or activated individually. This function is only available for cookies that require consent, i.e., functional cookies, performance cookies, and marketing/third-party cookies/cookies requiring consent. However, the user has the option of generally deactivating cookies in their browser at any time (see "Deactivating or deleting all cookies").
The legal basis for the use of first-party cookies is a legitimate interest (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of this website and services) within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Functional cookies
Functional cookies allow this website to remember information provided, such as username or language selection, and to offer improved and personalized features based on that information. These cookies collect and store only anonymized information.
The following functional cookies are used on our website:
| name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| cookielaw | If the cookie banner was clicked | 1 year |
| shd | Is set when the user logs in to his Jimdo site | 1 year |
| has_close_teaser | Indicates whether the user has closed a teaser so that it is not displayed again | session |
The user can object to the use of functional cookies at any time by adjusting his cookie settings accordingly.
The legal basis for the use of functional cookies is a legitimate interest (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of this website and services) within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Performance cookies
Performance cookies collect information about how our websites are used in order to improve their attractiveness, content and functionality. These cookies help us, for example, to determine whether and which subpages of our website are visited and which content users are particularly interested in. We record the number of times a page is accessed, the number of subpages accessed, the time spent on our website, the order in which the pages are visited, the search terms that led our users to us, the country, region and, if applicable, the city from which the access is made, and the proportion of mobile devices that access our websites. The IP address of a computer transmitted for technical reasons is automatically anonymized and does not allow us to draw any conclusions about the individual user.
The website user also has the right to object, for reasons related to his or her particular situation, to the processing of personal data concerning him or her for statistical purposes pursuant to Art. 89 (1) GDPR. To exercise these and other data subject rights, the data subject may contact the contact address provided in the imprint or in the privacy policy at any time.
The following performance cookies are used on our website:
| name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
The website user can object to the use of performance cookies at any time by adjusting his cookie settings accordingly.
The legal basis for the use of performance cookies is a legitimate interest (i.e. interest in the analysis, optimization and economic operation of our website and services) within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.
Marketing / Third Party / Consent-Required Cookies
Marketing/third-party/consent-required cookies come from external advertising companies, among others, and are used to collect information about the websites visited by the user in order to, for example, create targeted advertising for the user.
The following marketing / third-party / consent-requiring cookies are used on our website:
| name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|
The user can object to the use of marketing cookies at any time by adjusting his cookie settings accordingly.
Due to the purposes described above, the legal basis for processing personal data using cookies is Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. If the user has given consent to the use of cookies based on a notice provided by us on the website ("cookie banner"), the legality of the use is also governed by Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.
Deactivation or deletion of all cookies
The user can configure their web browser to generally prevent cookies from being saved on their device, or to be asked each time whether they agree to the setting of cookies. Once cookies have been set, the user can delete them at any time. The help function of the respective web browser describes how to do this.
A general deactivation of cookies may lead to functional restrictions of this website.