What is a cookie?
We use cookies on our website. A cookie is one simple small file with data from this website [and / or Flash applications] sent to your browser and stored on your hard drive from your computer. The information stored in this file can be returned to our servers on your next visit.
Functional cookies
With the help of a functional cookie we can recognize you during repeated visits to our website. The website can then be tailored to your preferences. After you have given permission, we can remember this by means of a cookie. This way you do not have to change your preferences repeatedly and we can deliver a better website experience. Functional cookies can be removed through the settings of your browser.
Analytical cookies
Analytical cookies are used to allow us to see which parts of the website you have viewed. This way we can adjust and improve our service(s), to create a better experience to our visitors based on their surfing behavior. These cookies are automatically deleted as soon as you close your web browser.
Matomo
We use the Analytics service of Matomo. This is an alternative to Google Analytics that allows us to keep full data ownership. We run this on our own server and analytics data will never be shared with 3rd parties. A cookie from Matomo is placed on our website. This way we can keep track of and get reports on how visitors use the website.
Right to inspect, correct or delete your data
You have the right to request access to and correction or removal of your data. Our contact details can be found on our contact page. We may ask you proof of your identification in order to prevent any misuse of this right. When you want to verify personal data linked to a cookie, we will ask you to send a copy of the cookie in question. You can find this in the settings of your browser.
Activating, deactivating and deleting cookies
To find more information on how to turn cookies on or off, or completely remove them you can check the instructions / help function of your web browser.