This website uses trackers.

This Cookie Policy informs users about the technologies this website uses to achieve the purposes described below. These technologies enable information to be accessed or stored (e.g. through the use of cookies) on the user's device or to use the device's data processing capabilities when the user accesses or runs this website.

For the sake of simplicity, unless there is reason to differentiate, such technologies are defined as "trackers" within this policy. For example, while cookies can be used in both web and mobile browsers, they cannot be used as browser-based tackers in mobile apps. Therefore, the term cookie is only used in this policy when specifically referring to the type of tracker.

Some of the processing purposes for which trackers are used require user consent. If consent is given, it can be freely withdrawn at any time following the procedure described in this Policy.

This website uses the provider's own trackers (so-called "first-party trackers") and third-party trackers in connection with third-party services (so-called "third-party trackers"). Except as otherwise provided within this policy, such third parties also have access to the trackers they manage.

The validity and expiry of cookies and other similar trackers depend on the lifetime specified by the provider or the respective third party. Some of these expire as soon as the user ends the browser session.

In order to provide more accurate and up-to-date lifespan information and other information - e.g. B. regarding the use of other trackers - users are referred to the descriptions of the categories listed below and, in addition, to the linked data protection declarations of the corresponding third-party providers or to contacting the provider.

Operations strictly necessary to operate this website and provide the service

This website uses so-called "technical" cookies and similar trackers to enable operations that are strictly necessary for the performance and provision of the service.

Third party trackers

(1) SPAM protection

These types of services analyze the traffic that takes place through this website and that may contain users' personally identifiable information in order to filter out parts of the traffic, messages and content that are considered SPAM.

• Google reCAPTCHA (Google Inc.)

Google reCAPTCHA is a SPAM protection service provided by Google Inc.
Use of reCAPTCHA is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
Processed personal data: Cookies and Usage Data.
Place of processing: United States – Privacy Policy
Storage duration:
_GRECAPTCHA: session duration
rc::a: indefinite
rc::b: session duration
rc::c: session duration

Other operations using trackers

Simple interactions & functionalities

This website uses trackers to enable simple interactions and operations that grant users access to certain features of the service and facilitate communication with the provider.

(1) Management of user databases

These types of services allow the provider to create user profiles, initially using the e-mail address, name or other information that the user has submitted to this website, as well as tracking user activities through analysis functionalities. This personal data may also be matched with publicly available information about the user (such as social media profiles) and used to build a personal profile that the provider can view and use to improve this website. Some of these services may also provide for the sending of timely messages to the user, such as emails, associating this website with specific promotions.

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Improved user experience

This website uses trackers to provide users with advanced options for managing their settings and functions for interacting with external networks and platforms.

(1) Viewing content from external platforms

This type of service allows users to view and interact with content hosted on external platforms directly through this website. If such a service is installed, it may be able to collect traffic data for the pages on which it is installed even when users are not using it.

• YouTube video widget (Google Inc.)

• Google Maps Widget (Google Inc.)

measurement of success

This website uses trackers to measure online traffic and analyze user behavior in order to improve the service.

(1) Analytics

With the services listed in this section, the provider can monitor and analyze data traffic and track the behavior of users.

• Google Ads Conversion Tracking (Google Inc.)

• Facebook Ads Conversion Tracking (Facebook Pixel) (Facebook, Inc.)

• Google Analytics (Google Ireland Limited)

(2) Anonymized Analysis Services

The services listed in this section enable anonymous analyzes to be carried out using third-party trackers.

• Google Analytics with IP anonymization (Google LLC)

(3) Analysis services operated directly by this website

The services listed in this section are operated by the provider itself and enable analyzes to be carried out using trackers.

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(4) Testing the performance of content and functions (A/B test)

The services contained in this section allow the Provider to track and analyze the reaction of users to the traffic of the website or their behavior after changes to this website in terms of structure, text or other components.

• Google Optimize (Google LLC)

(5) Administration of data collection and online surveys

This type of service allows this website to manage the creation, delivery, management, distribution and analysis of online forms and surveys in order to collect, store and reuse data from all responding users. The personal data collected depends on the information requested and provided by users in the relevant online form. These services can be integrated with a variety of third-party services to enable the provider to take additional steps with the data processed - eg managing contacts, sending messages, analytics, advertising and payment processing.

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Targeting & Advertising

This website uses trackers to provide personalized advertising content based on behavior and to administer, display and track advertisements. Some of the services used by the provider participate in the IAB Transparency and Consent Framework. This initiative promotes responsible privacy practices within the digital advertising industry, offering users more transparency and control over how their data is processed for ad tracking purposes. Users can adjust their own advertising settings at any time via the corresponding function in the cookie notice or via the corresponding link accessible via this website. This website participates in the IAB Europe Transparency and Consent Framework and complies with the relevant specifications and guidelines. This website uses iubenda (identification number 123) as a consent management platform

(1) Remarketing and behavioral targeting

This type of service allows this website and its partners to analyze how this website has been used in the user's previous sessions in order to target, optimize and deploy advertising. This activity is facilitated by tracking usage data and using trackers that collect information which is then transmitted to the partners who manage the remarketing and behavioral targeting activities. Some services offer a remarketing option based on email address lists. In addition to the possible objection options offered by the individual services listed below, users can declare their objection via the Network Advertising Initiative Opt-Out Page. Users may also opt out of certain advertising features through appropriate device settings, such as device advertising settings for mobile phones or advertising settings in general.

• Remarketing with Google Analytics (Google LLC)

• Google Ads Remarketing (Google LLC)

• Facebook Remarketing (Facebook, Inc.)

(2) Manage contacts and send messages

This type of service allows the management of a database of e-mail contacts, phone numbers or any other contact information to communicate with the user.

The Services may also collect data about the date and time a message was read by the user and when the user interacts with incoming messages, for example by clicking on links contained in them.

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(3) Advertising

This type of service allows user data to be used for advertising purposes. Promotional messages in the form of banners and other advertisements are served through this website and may be customized based on behavior. This does not mean that all personal data will be used for this purpose. Further information and terms of use are listed below. Some of the services listed below may use trackers to identify users or use so-called behavioral retargeting. This method can also be used to identify the interests and surfing behavior of users that do not take place via this website in order to tailor advertisements accordingly. For more information, please refer to the data protection declarations of the respective services. Services of this type usually offer the option of opting out of such tracking. In addition to any opt-out feature offered by the Services below, users can learn more about how to opt-out of interest-based advertising generally by visiting the relevant "How to Opt-Out of Interest-Based Advertising" section of this Policy.

• Google AdSense (Google Ireland Limited)

Manage settings and give or revoke consent

The management of tracker settings as well as the granting and withdrawal of consent can be done in different ways:

Users can manage tracker settings directly from their own device settings, e.g. B. completely contradict the use or storage of trackers.

If the use of trackers is based on consent, users can also give or revoke consent by making a corresponding selection in the cookie notice or by changing the selection mentioned via the corresponding consent widget (if available).

Trackers that have already been saved, including those responsible for saving the original user consent, can also be deleted via the appropriate browser or device settings.

Other trackers stored in the browser's local storage can be removed by clearing the history.

With respect to any trackers deployed by third parties, users may manage their preferences and withdraw their consent by using the relevant opt-out link (if any), using the means provided in the third party's privacy policy, or by contacting the third party .

Manage tracker settings

For example, users can find information on how to manage cookies via the most common browsers at the following addresses:

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• AppleSafari

• Microsoft Internet Explorer

• Microsoft Edge

• brave

• Opera

Users can also manage certain trackers deployed within mobile apps through respective device settings - for example through device settings related to advertising on mobile devices, or through tracking settings in general (users can go to device settings and find the corresponding commands).

How to Opt Out of Interest-Based Advertising

In addition, users are advised that they can follow the guidance provided by YourOnlineChoices (EU), Network Advertising Initiative (US) and Digital Advertising Alliance (US), DAAC (Canada), DDAI (Japan) or other similar services. Such initiatives allow the user to set their tracking preferences for almost all advertising tools. The provider therefore recommends users to make use of these means in addition to the information provided in this policy. The Digital Advertising Alliance offers the AppChoices application to control interest-based advertising in mobile apps.

Consequences of refusing consent

Users are free to decide whether to give their consent or not. However, it should be noted that trackers help this website to provide users with a better user experience and enhanced functionality (in line with the purposes described in this policy). Without the user's consent, the provider may therefore not be able to provide corresponding functions. Since the use of third-party trackers by this website cannot be fully controlled by the provider, all information on third-party trackers is indicative. For complete information, users are asked to review the privacy statements of the respective third-party providers listed in this policy. Due to the objective complexity of tracking technologies, users are encouraged to contact the provider if they wish to receive further information on the use of such technologies by this website.

definitions

Personal data (or data)

Any information that, directly or in conjunction with other information, determines or can determine the identity of a natural person.

usage data

Information that this website (or third-party services that this website uses) automatically collects, e.g. B.: the IP addresses or domain names of the computers of users who use this website, the URI (Uniform Resource Identifier) ​​addresses, the time of the request, the method used to send the request to the server , the size of the received response file, the numerical code that indicates the status of the server response (successful result, error, etc.), the country of origin, the functions of the browser and operating system used by the user, the various times per call (e.g. how much time was spent on each page of the application) and information about the path followed within an application, in particular the order of the pages visited, as well as other information about the operating system of the device and/or the user's IT environment .

user

The individual using this Website who, unless otherwise specified, coincides with the Data Subject.

affected

The natural person to whom the personal data relates.

Processor (or Data Processor)

Natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body that processes personal data on behalf of the person responsible, as described in this data protection declaration.

Responsible (or provider, sometimes also owner)

The natural or legal person, public authority, agency or other body which, alone or jointly with others, decides on the purposes and means of the processing of personal data and the means used for this purpose, including the security measures relating to the operation and use of this website. Unless otherwise stated, the person responsible is the natural or legal person through whom this website is offered.

This website (or this application)

The hardware or software tool used to collect and process the User's personal data.

service

The Service offered through this Website as described in the relevant Terms and Conditions (if any) and on this Website/Application.

European Union (or EU)

Unless otherwise specified, all references in this Policy to the European Union refer to all current Member States of the European Union and the European Economic Area (EEA).

cookie

Cookies are trackers consisting of a small data set stored in the user's browser.

tracker

The term tracker refers to any technology - e.g. e.g. cookies, unique identifiers, web beacons, embedded scripts, e-tags or fingerprinting - by which users can be tracked, e.g. B. by enabling access to or storage of information on the user device.