1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, or work more efficiently, as well as to provide information to the owners of the site.

2. How we use cookies

We use cookies for a variety of reasons detailed below. Unfortunately, in most cases, there are no industry standard options for disabling cookies without completely disabling the functionality and features they add to this site.

3. Cookies we set

a) Essential / Technically necessary cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of our platform. They enable basic functions like page navigation, access to secure areas (e.g., your user account), and storage of your privacy settings. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. The legal basis for processing this data is our legitimate interest (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

b) Analytics and performance cookies

These cookies collect information about how you use our website, for instance, which pages you visit most often. This data helps us to optimize the performance of our website and improve your user experience. All information these cookies collect is aggregated and therefore anonymous. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

c) Marketing and advertising cookies

These cookies may be set through our site by our advertising partners. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant ads on other sites. They do not store directly personal information but are based on uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will experience less targeted advertising. These cookies are only set with your explicit consent (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. a GDPR).

4. Third-party cookies

In some special cases, we also use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details which third-party cookies you might encounter through this site. We use Google Analytics, which is one of the most widespread and trusted analytics solutions on the web for helping us to understand how you use the site and ways that we can improve your experience.

5. Your choices and managing cookies

You have full control over the cookies we use. On your first visit to our website, you will be asked for your consent via our cookie consent banner. You can change your settings or withdraw your consent at any time. Most web browsers also allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may affect the functionality of our website.