This policy aims to inform you why we use “cookies”, what they do and what choices you have regarding their use.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are generated when your browser makes a request to our web server and are stored on your device. Usually their purpose is to allow us to identify your device and its behavior when visiting our sites.

There are two types of cookies – persistent and temporary (session cookies).

Session cookies are temporarily stored on your computer when you visit our Site, but are deleted the moment you close the page.

Persistent cookies are stored as a file on your computer or mobile device for a longer period of time.

Except for cookies necessary for the functioning of our site, we store cookies on your device only with your consent. If you do not want to accept cookies, you can adjust your browser settings – you will find more information about this at the end of this document.

If you prefer not to receive “cookies” while browsing our website, you could refuse them by setting your internet browser to warn before accepting a cookie or to refuse cookies when your internet browser signals their presence. You could also refuse all cookies by disabling them through your internet browser settings. Please note that disabling cookies will affect the functionality of this and many other websites you visit. Disabled cookies will usually also result in the deactivation of certain features of our website.

How are cookies deleted?

You know when and whether your browser receives cookies, as it notifies you on first visit about this. This way you have the opportunity to accept or refuse a given cookie.

Your browser can be set to reject all cookies. If you want to learn how to do this, visit allaboutcookies.org or Microsoft’s Cookie Guide.

Please note that changes to your browser that disable the cookie function may prevent the site from functioning properly.

You can choose which cookies to allow or prohibit by visiting the respective settings sites of your browsers.