1. What Exactly Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. Their purpose is to "remember" your preferences and settings, and generally improve the functionality and efficiency of the website.

2. The Cookie Categories We Use

• Strictly Necessary Cookies: These cookies are essential for the basic operation of our website. They enable core functions, such as navigating the pages and accessing secure areas. The website cannot function correctly without them.
• Analytics & Performance Cookies: These cookies collect anonymized data on how our visitors use the site, such as which pages are viewed most often or if errors occur. This information helps us continuously improve the performance and design of our website to better serve your needs.
• Functionality Cookies: These store your selected settings (like language or region) to provide you with a more personalised and convenient user experience. This means you don't have to re-enter your preferences every time you visit.
• Third-Party Cookies: Our website may embed content or features from external service providers who, in turn, may set cookies. Examples include embedded videos, social media widgets, or advertising tools. We do not have direct control over the data usage by these third parties. Please refer to the respective privacy policies of these third parties for more information.

3. Why We Use Cookies

• To enhance the speed and user-friendliness of website navigation.
• For analysing website usage to continuously refine our content and service offerings.
• To personalize features and content based on your individual preferences.
• To ensure the overall security and stability of our online presence.

4. How Long Cookies Are Stored

The storage duration of cookies can vary. Some are known as "session cookies" and are automatically deleted as soon as you close your browser. Others, "persistent cookies," remain on your device for a defined period (often up to two years), unless you remove them manually.

5. Your Options for Cookie Management

You maintain full control over your cookie settings at all times. Most modern web browsers allow you to generally accept, refuse, or specifically delete certain cookies. However, please note that deactivating specific cookies may impair the full functionality and user experience of our website.

6. Third-Party Cookies

As noted, our website may integrate content and functions from third-party providers who set their own cookies. Examples include web analytics services or social media plugins. For detailed information on the cookie use of these external services, we direct you to the respective privacy policies of those third-party providers.

7. Your Explicit Consent

By continuing to use our website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You retain the right to withdraw your consent at any time. You can do this by adjusting your browser settings accordingly, as mentioned in Section 5.

8. Changes to This Policy

We reserve the right to update and modify this Cookie Policy as necessary. The current version will always be published on this page. We encourage you to review this page regularly for any potential changes.