Cookies on the website: purpose, types and storage period

Cookies are small text files or data sets that we store on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet). They help us recognize returning visitors, provide basic functions, and make our website and digital services more user-friendly, secure, and efficient. Depending on their purpose, we distinguish, for example, necessary cookies, functional cookies, as well as analytics and marketing cookies. The storage period (lifespan) varies depending on the cookie type: session cookies are deleted after you close your browser; persistent cookies remain stored for a specified period of time.

You can delete, block, or restrict the storage of cookies at any time in your browser settings. Please note: If you disable cookies, some functions of our website may not be available or may only be available to a limited extent. As the procedure differs depending on the browser (e.g., Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge), we recommend consulting your browser’s official help or support documentation. You can find more information about cookies at: https://www.aboutcookies.org/