Cookie Policy

Last updated: April 2026

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes such as remembering your preferences, analyzing website usage, and enabling certain functionalities. Cookies can be "session cookies" (deleted when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (remain on your device for a set period).

2. Legal Basis

The use of technically necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with Sect. 25(2) TDDDG). For all other cookies (analytics, marketing), we obtain your explicit consent before setting them (Sect. 25(1) TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You can withdraw your consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.

3. Cookie Categories

3.1 Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function properly. They cannot be disabled.

3.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting anonymous usage data. They are only set after you have given your consent.

Google Analytics 4 is operated by Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), ensuring an adequate level of data protection. We use IP anonymization. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy.

3.3 Marketing Cookies

Currently, we do not use marketing cookies. Should this change in the future, this policy will be updated accordingly, and consent will be requested.

4. Google Consent Mode v2

This website implements Google Consent Mode v2. This means that Google services respect your cookie preferences: if you decline analytics cookies, Google Analytics will not collect any data. Consent mode defaults to "denied" for all optional storage types until you actively grant consent.

5. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time:

• Click the "Cookie Settings" link in the website footer to reopen the consent banner
• Adjust your browser settings to block or delete cookies (note: this may affect website functionality)
• Use browser extensions for cookie management

Please note that blocking necessary cookies may prevent the website from functioning properly.

6. Third-Party Cookies & Data Transfers

When you consent to analytics cookies, data may be transferred to Google LLC in the United States. Google is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), providing adequate safeguards for data transfers under Art. 45 GDPR. No other third-party cookies are currently in use.

7. Changes to This Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for regulatory reasons. We encourage you to periodically review this page.

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