Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, what types of cookies we use, and how you can manage your cookie settings.

This policy is part of our Privacy Policy and was created in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Telecommunications and Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).

1. What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet or mobile phone) when you visit a website. Cookies are commonly used to make websites more efficient and provide a better user experience.

In addition to cookies, we also use similar technologies such as:

• Web Beacons: Small graphics that track user behavior
• Local Storage: Local storage of data in the browser
• Session Storage: Temporary storage during the session
• Pixel Tags: Transparent images for collecting information

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

The use of cookies on our website is based on the following legal grounds:

• Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and § 25(1) TTDSG): For non-essential cookies, we obtain your explicit consent
• Contract Fulfillment (Art. 6(1)(b) GDPR): Essential cookies are used to fulfill our contract with you
• Legitimate Interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR): In some cases, use is based on our legitimate interest

3. Categories of Cookies We Use

4. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third parties. We work with the following trusted partners:

• Google Analytics: For analyzing website usage (Privacy Policy)
• Google Maps: For displaying maps and locations (Privacy Policy)

Important: These third parties have their own privacy policies. We recommend reading them to understand how your data is used.

5. How to Manage Cookies

You have several options to manage cookies:

5.1 Through Our Cookie Settings

You can adjust your cookie preferences at any time through our cookie banner or cookie settings tool. Click the cookies button at the bottom left of each page to change your settings.

5.2 Through Your Browser

Most web browsers allow you to manage cookies through settings. Here are links to guides for common browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6. Your Rights Under GDPR

In connection with the use of cookies, you have the following rights:

• Right of Access (Art. 15 GDPR): You can request information about the processing of your data
• Right to Rectification (Art. 16 GDPR): You can request the correction of inaccurate data
• Right to Erasure (Art. 17 GDPR): You can request the deletion of your data
• Right to Restriction (Art. 18 GDPR): You can request the restriction of processing
• Right to Withdraw (Art. 7(3) GDPR): You can withdraw your consent at any time
• Right to Complain (Art. 77 GDPR): You can file a complaint with a supervisory authority

7. Contact and Data Protection Officer

If you have questions about this Cookie Policy or the use of your data, you can contact us:

8. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes through a prominent notice on our website. We recommend that you check this page regularly to stay informed about changes.