Information on the use of Cookies and Comparable Technologies
On our website and in connection with offers provided on the website, we use cookies and comparable technologies, such as HTML Local Storage and Session Storage. In doing so, we may utilize processing and storage functions of your device’s browser and collect information from your device’s storage. The use of cookies and comparable technologies, as well as the collection of information, is based on sec. 25 Telecommunications Digital Services Data Protection Act (TDDDG). In the following, cookies and comparable technologies are collectively referred to as “cookies.”
General Information about Cookies
Cookies are small files containing information that can be placed on your device via your browser when you visit a website. When you revisit that website with the same device, the cookie and the information it contains can be retrieved.
First and Third Party Cookies
Depending on where a cookie originates, a distinction is made between so-called First Party Cookies and Third Party Cookies:
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First Party Cookies |
Cookies, set or retrieved by the website operator as the controller or a processor acting on behalf of the operator. |
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Third Party Cookies |
Cookies, set and retrieved by parties other than the website operator, who are not acting as a processor on behalf of the operator. |
Transient and persistent Cookies
Depending on duration of storage, a distinction is made between so-called transient and persistent cookies.
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Transient Cookies |
Cookies, automatically deleted when you close your browser. |
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Persistent Cookies |
Cookies, remaining stored on your device for a specific period after you close your browser. |
Technically Necessary and Consent Based Cookies
Depending on their function and purpose, consent may be required for the use of certain cookies.
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Technically Necessary Cookies |
Cookies, strictly necessary for the provider to make an information society service you expressly requested available. |
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Consent Based Cookies |
Cookies, used for all other purposes than those mentioned above. |
Management of the cookies used on this website
We only use cookies on our website that are technically necessary or if you have previously granted your consent to this.
Information about whether cookies are technically necessary or whether consent is required for a particular cookie can be found in the descriptions of the cookies used on this website below as well as in section C III of our privacy policy.
We also store your cookie settings as a cookie (“cookie ID”) on your device to determine upon your next visit whether you have already given consent. The cookie ID has a limited validity of 6 months.
Managing Cookies via the Cookie Dashboard
When you access our website for the first time, or if your cookie settings haven’t been changed for more than six months, we will automatically display the cookie dashboard.
On the cookie dashboard, you can configure preferences for the use of cookies on our website.
By clicking “Accept all” you can consent to all cookies described in our privacy policy.
You can also select or deselect certain categories of cookies. Your specific consent is granted by clicking “Accept selection.”
If you wish to use our website with technically necessary cookies only, you can select this option by clicking “Only technically necessary”.
You can change your cookie settings at any time during your visit by clicking the button at the bottom left of your browser window.
Managing Cookies via Browser Settings
You can also manage the use of cookies in your browser settings. Different browsers offer various ways to configure cookie settings. You can find detailed instructions, for example, at https://allaboutcookies.org/how-to-manage-cookies.
Please note that if technically necessary cookies are disabled in your browser, our website or some features may not function or may function only to a limited extent.
Cookies Used on Our Website
Technically Necessary Cookies
Technically necessary cookies are required for our website to function properly. They enable core features such as page navigation and cookie-settings. Without these cookies, our website cannot be provided correctly. The use of these cookies is based on sec. 25 para. 2 TDDDG and art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR (legitimate interest in the secure and technically error-free provision of our website). Your consent is not required for this.
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Name |
Vendor |
Purpose |
Maximum Retention Period |
Type |
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AI_buffer |
Noerr |
Used in connection with the "AI_sentBuffer" to limit the number of data server updates (Azure). This synergy also enables the website to detect duplicate data server updates |
Session |
HTML Local Storage |
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AI_sentBuffer |
Noerr |
Used in connection with the "AI_buffer" to limit the number of data server updates (Azure). This synergy also enables the website to detect duplicate data server updates |
Session |
HTML Local Storage |
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ai_session |
Noerr |
Retains the user's states across all page requests. |
1 day |
HTTP Cookie |
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ARRAffinity |
Noerr |
Used to distribute traffic across multiple servers on the website in order to optimize response times. |
Session |
HTTP Cookie |
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ARRAffinitySameSite |
Noerr |
Functions like ARRAffinity, but specifically for secure connections within the same website. |
Session |
HTTP Cookie |
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ASP.NET_SessionId |
Noerr |
Retains the user's states across all page requests. |
Session |
HTTP Cookie |
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_et_coid |
etracker |
Stores the cookie ID. |
6 months |
HTTP Cookie |
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et_oi_services |
etracker |
Stores the individual cookie selection. |
6 months |
HTTP Cookie |
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_et_allow_cookies |
etracker |
Stores the user's consent status for cookies on the current domain. |
6 months |
HTTP Cookie |
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et_cssSelectors |
etracker |
Cache for the configured CSS selector events, stores information about elements used on the website. |
Session |
HTML Local Storage |
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et_tagManagerEntries |
etracker |
Cache for the configured tag manager entries, stores which tags and scripts are active on the website |
Session |
HTML Local Storage |
Statistical Cookies
Statistical cookies are used to better understand how visitors use our website, allowing us to optimize our services.
These cookies collect information about website usage and enable us to compile aggregated statistics. The storage and retrieval of this information is only based on your consent in accordance with § 25 Sec. 1 TDDDG and Art. 6 Sec. 1 lit. a GDPR.
The specific types of cookies, providers, purposes, maximum storage duration, and whether they are HTML Local Storage or HTTP Cookies are listed in detail in the source document.
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Name |
Vendor |
Purpose |
Maximum Retention Period |
Type |
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ai_user |
Noerr |
Used by Microsoft Application Insights software to collect statistical usage and telemetry information. The cookie stores a unique identifier in order to recognize users on subsequent visits over time. |
1 year |
HTTP Cookie |
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et_scroll_depth |
etracker |
Registers whether the scroll depth detection of the website is active – this function retains how far the user has scrolled through the subpages of the website during the current session. |
Session |
HTML Local Storage |
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prevPageVisitData |
Noerr |
Collects statistics about the user's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website, and which pages were viewed. |
Session |
HTML Local Storage |
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SC_ANALYTICS_GLOBAL_COOKIE |
Noerr |
Used by Sitecore Engagement Analytics to identify returning visitors to the website. |
6 months |
HTTP Cookie |