Cookie Information

Cookies are small text files that your browser saves on your device at our website’s command. Cookies facilitate user interactions and other expedient things when you use websites. Cookies do not damage your computer or contain viruses.

To make the visit to our website appealing and to enable the use of certain functions, we use various cookies.

Description and scope of data processing

We use both temporary cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser, and so-called “persistent” (permanent) cookies, whose expiration time is set to a date in the future for your convenience. Cookies can be provided by us or by third parties.

The user data collected in this way is pseudonymised. It is therefore not possible to assign the data directly to the requesting user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.

When you visit our pages, an integrated application provides you with complete information on the cookies used, as well as the option of preventing the use of non-essential cookies or of consenting to their use via opt-in.

Details of the cookies used and setting options for our website can be found, if you use the button with the stylized fingerprint at the bottom left of the website.

Legal basis for data processing

The legal basis for the processing of personal data using

  • essential cookies are § 25 para. 2 no. 2 TTDSG in context with Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) or Article 6(1)(c) GDPR (compliance with legal obligations).
  • preference-, analysis and marketing cookies or other technologies is the existence of the user’s consent in accordance with § 25 para 1 TTDSG in context with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
  • cookies, through which data is transferred to third countries, is the existence of the user’s consent in accordance with Article 49(1)(a) GDPR).

Purpose of the data processing

The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Certain functions of websites cannot be offered without the use of cookies. This applies, for example, to the integrated application with which consent can be obtained for the use of functional cookies or for the provision of the shopping basket in the web shop.

Our legitimate interest in processing personal data when using cookies that do not require consent lies in the purpose of offering a conveniently usable website.

The purpose of the consent management service is to comply with legal requirements regarding the legal basis for cookie use.

Analysis and marketing cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. The use of marketing cookies enables us to provide you with personalised content and offers that match your interests. These cookies are only activated if you give us your consent to do so.

Transfer to third countries

If consent is given, data may be transferred to the USA, through third-party cookies.

According to the case law of the European Court of Justice (judgement of 16.07.2020, ref.: C-311/18 (“Schrems II”)) there is no adequate level of data protection in the USA. There is a risk that your data may be processed by U.S. authorities, for control and monitoring purposes, possibly without the possibility of legal recourse.

Duration of storage

Cookies are stored on the user’s computer, which transmits them to our website. “Session-Cookies” are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until a storage period, which may vary, has expired or until you delete them.

The storage times of individual cookies for can be found in the setting options.

Possibility of objection and removal

As user, you have full control over the use of cookies and can change or withdraw your consent for the website by editing the setting options.

Global cookie settings

By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies already stored can be deleted at any time.

Many third-party applications that use cookies offer opt-out features that set opt-out cookies. These opt-out cookies must not be deleted for deactivation to remain active. If you have deleted all your cookies in your browser, you will need to set the opt-out cookie again the next time you visit our site.

If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.

You can use the following links to check cookie settings in your browser and adjust them according to your preferences: