Cookies

Introduction

We strive to clearly inform you about how cookies are used on our website and how they are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, etc.) in order to make your visit to our website more enjoyable and better tailored to your needs and preferences.

What are cookies and what are they used for?

Cookies are small data or text files that websites store on your device (computer or mobile device) when you visit certain websites. A cookie contains a unique code that allows your browser to be recognized during a visit to the website or to improve your user experience on subsequent visits.

Cookies have various functions, which can be divided into three categories: functional cookies, analytical cookies, and tracking cookies. Functional cookies are cookies necessary for the website to function (e.g., cookies that remember which language setting you have chosen). Analytical cookies are used, among other things, to measure the quality and effectiveness of the website, for example by recording visitor statistics (often using Google Analytics). Tracking cookies are cookies that record your browsing behavior on a website so that a profile of you can be created, based on which relevant information—such as advertisements—can be displayed to you.

More information about the types of cookies can be found at www.allaboutcookies.org.

Which cookies are placed on our website and what do we use them for?

Cookies may be placed by our website’s server (first-party cookies) or by a partner with whom we collaborate (third-party cookies). The website’s server can only read the cookies it has placed itself. It does not have access to other information stored on your computer or mobile device.

We use various cookies on our website that serve functional, analytical, and tracking purposes.

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. Google Analytics uses cookies to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website (including your IP address) is transmitted to and stored by Google.

Google uses this information to track how you use the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators, and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Google may provide this information to third parties if Google is legally required to do so, or to the extent that such third parties process the information on Google’s behalf.

Google will not associate your IP address with any other data held by Google. By using this website, you consent to the processing of data by Google in the manner and for the purposes set out above.

We use cookies to collect information about website users in order to provide an efficient, meaningful, and personalized experience. For example, we may use cookies to:

• recognize users and their permissions
• remember user preferences and settings, such as language settings, video settings, and, for example, linking a profile photo to a user account;
• display personalized content and advertisements and notify you of new information, articles, and services;
• display relevant ads on partner sites;
• combine your browsing, search, and purchasing behavior;
• enable links to social media such as Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube and related advertising services;
• to perform general and functional analyses regarding the use of the website;
• collect, analyze, and manage statistics about your visit;
• monitor the technical condition of the website and optimize the website

Cookie Management

If you wish to visit our website, we recommend that you enable cookies. However, you are free to disable cookies if you wish.

Disabling cookies may mean that you cannot use certain features of the Website.

To enable or disable cookies, you must change your browser settings (via the “Preferences” or “Options” tab).

For more information on disabling cookies or managing cookie settings for your browser, please refer to the following list:

• Google Chrome: https://support.google.com/chr...
• Firefox https://support.mozilla.org/en...
• Internet Explorer: http://windows.microsoft.com/e...
• Safari: http://help.apple.com/safari/m...

Final Remarks

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time, for example, because our website or the rules regarding cookies change. We reserve the right to change the content of the cookie policy and the listed cookies at any time and without prior notice. The new cookie policy takes effect upon publication. If you do not agree with the updated policy, you should change your preferences or consider no longer using our websites. By continuing to access or use our services after the changes have taken effect, you agree to the revised cookie policy. The latest version can be found on this webpage.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.