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General Information about Cookies (Types & Functions)
In addition to our general privacy policy, we would like to explain cookies and their types and functions in more detail. Thus, you can better decide which cookies you want to agree or disagree with. The permissibility for the setting or reading of cookies is basically defined in Art. 5 (3) of Directive 2002/58/EC. If personal data is processed with the use of non-technical cookies, then the GDPR also applies.
Cookies are small text files that are stored on the end device (PC, tablet, phone) and saved by your browser. Cookies do not cause any damage to your terminal device and serve to enable a more comfortable use of the website.
Types & Functions of Cookies
We must differentiate by whom the cookies are set:
- If cookies are set by the web server responsible for the website itself, then this is called a first-party cookie.
- If cookies are set by a third-party web server when you visit a website, then we speak of third-party cookies.
Cookies can also be differentiated according to their lifetime:
- Session cookies are only stored temporarily and deleted when the website is left.
- Permanent cookies are stored in the user’s browser permanently or for a longer period of time.
From a technical point of view, there are also http cookies or web cookies:
- Http cookies or web cookies are tied to the browser you are using.
- In addition, there are Flash cookies, which are not bound to the browser, but to a Flash player.
Why Do We Use Cookies? Our Use of Technical and Non-Technical Cookies
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- To enable the use and functionality of the website (technical cookies).
- To analyze the visitors’ behavior on the website and improve the user experience (non-technical cookies). In this case, we only use first-party analytics cookies.
Cookies that are not strictly necessary to provide you with the services on our website (non-technical cookies) will only be used after your consent. In some cases, these consent-based cookies are also operated by companies that process data in the USA (in our case this is Google Ireland Ltd. through its commissioned data processor Google LLC). By giving your consent, you agree to the use of non-technical cookies, especially the analytics and marketing cookies in the course of your visit to our website. By agreeing to the use of cookies from these providers, you also expressly consent to the transfer of your data to the USA (Art 49 para 1 lit. a GDPR). Your consent to the use of non-technical cookies can be revoked at any time.
We use the following non-technical cookies after we have your consent for it. We ask for your consent through our cookie banner. You can access our services without consenting to the use of these cookies. You can revoke your consent to the use of these cookies at any time. If you are under 16 and wish to give your consent to our services, you must ask your legal guardian for permission.
We Use Google Analytics Cookies (Non-Technical Cookies)
These are for online marketing and web analysis. Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, and its holding company Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA, offer these cookies. You can find out more about them on this Google website: Google Analytics. In addition, you can find Google’s privacy policy here: Google Privacy Policy. You have the option to opt-out at any time; please click here: Google Analytics Opt-Out.
We Use Google Firebase for User Authentication
Google Firebase uses cookies to authenticate users and maintain session information. Firebase is operated by Google Ireland Limited, Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland, and its holding company Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. For more information on how Firebase uses your data, please refer to the Firebase Privacy Policy.
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