Google Analytics disclaimer

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies" (text files placed on your computer) to help analyse how the website is used. The information generated by the cookies about your use of this website is transferred to a Google server in the United States and stored there. In the event that IP anonymisation is activated on this website, your IP address will first be truncated by Google within the member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transferred to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate how the website is used, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services relating to website usage and the internet. The IP address transmitted by your browser in the context of Google Analytics will not be combined with other data held by Google. You can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. Please note, however, that in this case you may not be able to make full use of all the features of this website. Furthermore, you can prevent the collection and processing of data generated by the cookies (including your IP address) by downloading and installing the so-called "opt-out browser add-on" via the following link: http://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en

More information about the terms of use and data protection can be found in the Google Analytics terms of use or in the Google Analytics privacy overview. Please note that on this website Google Analytics has been extended with the code "gat._anonymizeIp();" to ensure anonymous recording of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).

reCAPTCHA

We use the reCAPTCHA service provided by Google Inc. (Google) to protect data submitted via this website. This function checks whether a message is being sent by a person, in order to prevent spam bots, for example, from automatically sending messages or leaving comments. The visitor's IP address and possibly other data are transmitted to enable Google reCAPTCHA to function. The content of a message is sent to and processed by Google for this purpose. The IP address is truncated and thereby anonymised in countries that are members of the EU and states participating in the agreement on the European Economic Area. In exceptional cases, an IP address is transmitted in full to a Google server in the United States and truncated there. On behalf of the owner of this website, Google uses this data to evaluate your use of this service. The IP address transmitted by reCAPTCHA is not merged with other data held by Google. Google's data protection rules apply to the collection of this data. More information about Google's privacy policy can be found on this page: https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en By using reCAPTCHA, you agree that Google processes data about you in the manner and for the purpose described above.

Cookie Policy

With this cookie policy, the website provider informs the user about the use of cookies or similar storage technologies (referred to as "cookies") on this website ("Website").

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files stored by the browser on your device to save certain information or photo files, such as pixels. The next time you visit our website on your device, the information stored in the cookies is transferred to our website ("First Party Cookie") or to another website to which the cookie belongs ("Third Party Cookie").

Through the stored and returning information, the respective website recognises that you have previously visited it with the browser you are using on your device. We use this information to design and display the website optimally in accordance with your preferences.

In this regard, only the cookie itself is identified on the device. Personal data is only stored after you have explicitly given your consent or where it is strictly necessary to use the service offered.

Consent to the use of cookies

Cookies that are not strictly necessary to continue using our service are only used when we have received your consent. If you decide to continue on the website after the cookie banner has been displayed, you consent to the use of cookies.

Under the section "Deactivating and deleting all cookies" 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 we use can be divided into the following categories, based on purpose and function:

Strictly necessary cookies; Functional cookies; Performance cookies; Marketing / Third Party / Consent-required 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 is only sent to our website.

The use of strictly necessary cookies on our website is possible without your consent. Strictly necessary cookies therefore cannot be individually activated or deactivated. This function is only available for cookies requiring your consent, i.e. the functional, performance and marketing cookies. However, you can deactivate cookies at any time in your browser (see below, section "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 interest in our website and services) within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR.

Functional Cookies

Functional cookies allow our website to store information that is already known (such as the registered username or language preference) and, based on this information, offer you improved and more personalised features. These cookies only collect and store anonymous information.

The legal basis for the use of functional cookies is a legitimate interest (i.e. interest in analysing, optimising and the economic interest in our 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 to determine, for example, which pages on our website are visited and in which content visitors are particularly interested. In particular, we look at the number of visits to a page, the number of subpages visited, the time spent on our website, the order of pages visited, which search terms brought you to us, the region and, where applicable, from which city you viewed our website. We also record mouse movements, clicks and scrolling to understand which sections of our website are of particular interest to visitors. This allows us to adapt and optimise the content on our website to more specifically meet the needs of our visitors. The IP address transmitted from your computer for technical reasons is automatically anonymised and does not allow us to draw 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 Art. 89 (1) GDPR, for reasons arising from the specific situation of the user in question. To exercise the aforementioned and other rights of the data subject, the party concerned may contact us at any time via the contact address found in the imprint or the privacy policy.

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 meaning 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 display targeted advertising to the user.

Due to the described use, the legal basis for the processing of personal data by means of cookies is established in Article 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Where the user/visitor has given consent to the use of cookies based on information from us (or Facebook) on our website ("cookie banner"), the lawfulness of the use is additionally governed by Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR.

Deactivating and deleting all cookies

You can set your browser settings so that cookies cannot normally be stored on your device and/or so that you are asked each time whether you agree to cookies being enabled. You can also delete cookies that have been re-enabled at any time. You can find out how this works in detail via your browser's help function.

Please bear in mind that deactivating cookies may lead to functional restrictions on our website.