USE OF COOKIES

Cookies are small text files or other storage markers that store and retrieve information on end devices. For example, they can be used to save login statuses, shopping cart contents, or user preferences within an online service. Cookies can serve various purposes, such as ensuring the functionality, security, and user convenience of our website, or for analyzing visitor traffic.

Consent Information:

We use cookies in accordance with legal regulations. Therefore, we obtain prior consent from users unless it is not required by law. Consent is not needed if storing and retrieving cookies is strictly necessary for providing a service explicitly requested by the user (e.g., our online offering). Consent is revocable at any time and clearly communicated to users, including details about the specific use of cookies.

Legal Basis for Processing:

The legal basis for processing personal data via cookies depends on whether we ask for user consent. If consent is given, this forms the legal basis. If not, data processed through cookies is based on our legitimate interests (e.g., ensuring the economic operation of our online offering and improving its usability) or is necessary for fulfilling contractual obligations.

Cookie Storage Duration:

• Session Cookies: These are deleted when a user leaves the website and closes their browser.
• Persistent Cookies: These remain stored even after the browser is closed, allowing, for example, the storage of login statuses or user preferences. If not otherwise specified, users can assume that persistent cookies may be stored for up to two years.

General Information on Revocation and Objection (Opt-out):

Users can revoke their consent at any time and object to the processing of their data via browser privacy settings.

Processed Data Types:

Metadata, communication data, and user identifiers (e.g., IP addresses, timestamps, device identifiers).

Legal Bases:

• Legitimate Interests (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR)