We typically use «cookies» and similar technologies on our website that can be used to identify your browser or device. A cookie is a small file that is sent to your computer or automatically stored on your computer or mobile device by the web browser you use when you visit our website. This way, when you visit this website again, we can recognize you, even if we don't know who you are. In addition to cookies that are only used during a session and are deleted after your visit to the website («session cookies»), cookies can also be used to store user settings and other information over a certain period of time (e.g. two years) («permanent cookies»). However, you can set your browser so that it rejects cookies, only saves them for one session or otherwise deletes them early. Most browsers are pre-set to accept cookies. We use persistent cookies to save user preferences (e.g. language), to better understand how you use our offers and content, and to show you offers and advertising tailored to your needs (which can also happen on other companies' websites. However, they will not find out from us who you are, even if we know that ourselves, because they only see that the same user is on their website who was on a certain page on our site). Some of the cookies are set by us, and some are also set by contractual partners with whom we work. If you block cookies, certain functionalities (such as language selection, shopping cart, ordering processes) may no longer work.
We sometimes include visible and invisible image elements in our newsletters and other marketing emails, where permitted. By retrieving these from our servers, we can determine whether and when you have opened the email, so that we can measure and better understand how you use our offers and tailor them to you. You can block this in your email program; most are pre-set to do this.
By using our website and agreeing to receive newsletters and other marketing emails, you agree to the use of these techniques. If you do not want this, you must set your browser or email program accordingly or uninstall the app if this cannot be adjusted via the settings.
We sometimes use Google Analytics or similar services on our websites. This is a service provided by third parties that may be located in any country in the world (in the case of Google Analytics, it is Google Ireland, based in Ireland). Google Ireland relies on Google LLC (based in the USA) as a processor (both «Google», www.google.com), with which we can measure and evaluate the use of the website (not personally identifiable). Permanent cookies set by the service provider are also used for this purpose. Although we can assume that the information we share with Google is not personal data for Google, it is possible that Google can use this data for its own purposes to draw conclusions about the identity of visitors, create personal profiles and link this data to the Google accounts of these people. If you have registered with the service provider yourself, the service provider also knows you. The processing of your personal data by the service provider is then the responsibility of the service provider in accordance with its data protection regulations. The service provider only tells us how our respective website is used (no information about you personally).
To manage the cookies and similar technologies used (tracking pixels, web beacons, etc.) and related consents, we use the «Real Cookie Banner» consent tool. Details on how «Real Cookie Banner» works can be found at:
https://devowl.io/knowledge-base/real-cookie-banner-data-processing/
The legal basis for the processing of personal data in this context is Art. 6 (1) (c) GDPR and Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR. Our legitimate interest is the management of the cookies and similar technologies used and the related consents.
The provision of personal data is neither contractually required nor necessary for the conclusion of a contract. You are not obliged to provide the personal data. If you do not provide the personal data, we will not be able to manage your consents.
