When you visit our websites, we may use cookies and process related information for the purposes set out below. “Cookies” are small text files that may be transferred to your device (e.g., computer; smartphone) when you visit a website by means of your web browser or other programmes. These are stored locally on your end device and kept ready for later retrieval.
The information processed in connection with the use of cookies might be information about you, your preferences or your device (Technical Data; Content and Advertising Data).
We use strictly necessary Cookies to make our websites work, provide it securely and to store information about your consent or rejection of cookies ("Strictly Necessary Cookies"). The legal basis for the processing of your personal data in connection with such Strictly Necessary Cookies is our legitimate interest (§ 25(2) Nr. 2 TTDSG; Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR) in operating our websites efficiently and providing them securely.
Subject to your prior consent, we may use Cookies that (i) allow us to measure and improve the performance of our websites ("Performance Cookies"); (ii) enable the websites to provide enhanced functionality ("Functional Cookies”); and (iii) may be set through our websites by our advertising partners to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites (“Targeting Cookies”). The legal basis for the processing of your personal data in connection with such cookies is your consent (§ 25(1) TTDSG; Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
Please note that you can manage your consent preferences by using the cookie banner or accessing the on our websites. This is also where you can find further information about each cookie. In addition, you will find more information about cookies and their use on our websites in our Cookies section.
You can set your internet browser to warn you before accepting cookies, to refuse cookies or to restrict their use. However, if you set your browser to refuse cookies or to restrict their use, you may not be able to use certain functions or features of the websites anymore. Your internet browser also allows you to delete stored cookies at any time.
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