Cookies

Version 1.0 valid from January 1, 2026

Information about cookie usage and browser storage on this website.

1. General cookie information

  • In addition to the data listed in the privacy policy, cookies are stored on your device when you use our website.
  • Cookies are small text files assigned to your browser; they help us make the website more user-friendly and effective.
  • Cookies cannot execute programs or transfer viruses to your computer.
  • Cookies may originate from us (first-party cookies) or from third parties (third-party cookies).
  • Some cookies are technically necessary (essential cookies), while others are used for analytics or advertising purposes.

2. Browser settings and consent manager

  • You can configure your browser to notify you about cookies, allow cookies only in individual cases, block cookies, or delete cookies automatically when closing the browser.
  • Disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
  • On your first visit, a cookie consent manager is shown.
  • In the consent manager, you can reject all non-essential cookies, accept all cookies, or make an individual selection.
  • The consent manager lists all cookies and their function, including which are essential and which require consent.

3. Legal basis

  • Our legitimate interest for essential cookies is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and Section 25(2) TTDSG.
  • If you give consent for other cookies in the consent manager, processing is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TTDSG.
  • You can withdraw your consent at any time in the consent manager.
  • Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing carried out before withdrawal.

4. Cookie categories and storage technologies

  • Transient cookies are deleted automatically when you close your browser. These include session cookies.
  • Persistent cookies are deleted automatically after a defined period and can also be deleted manually in your browser settings.
  • You may reject third-party cookies or all cookies via browser configuration; in that case, some site functions may not be available.
  • If you have an account, cookies are used to recognize you on future visits so you do not need to log in repeatedly.
  • Essential first-party authentication cookies include sps_public_session (session state) and sps_public_csrf (CSRF protection).
  • Our website sets cookies from Stripe Payments Europe, Limited (SPEL), 1 Grand Canal Street Lower Grand Canal Dock, Dublin, D02 H210, Ireland.
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  • We also use HTML5 storage objects. These are stored on your device independently from browser cookies and do not have an automatic expiry date.
  • You can reduce HTML5 storage by using private browsing mode and by regularly deleting cookies and browser history manually.