Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small files placed on your device when you visit a website. They contain information that is sent back to the server each time you visit. Cookies help websites recognize you, remember your preferences, and provide a better user experience.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Essential Cookies
These cookies are strictly necessary for the operation of our website. They enable you to navigate the site and use its features, such as accessing secure areas. Without these cookies, the site cannot function properly.
- Session Cookies: Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser
- Navigation Cookies: Help maintain your navigation history and preferences during your visit
2.2 Performance Cookies
These cookies collect anonymous information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are visited most often and whether users encounter any errors. This information helps us improve website performance and user experience.
2.3 Functional Cookies
These cookies enable our website to remember choices you make (such as your language preference or region) and provide enhanced, more personalized features.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
At this time, we do not use marketing or advertising cookies to track user behavior across websites. We do not engage in targeted advertising practices.
3. Third-Party Services
Our website may use third-party services that place their own cookies on your device. These may include:
- Analytics services for website traffic analysis
- Content delivery networks for site performance optimization
We encourage you to review the privacy policies of third-party services to understand their cookie practices.
4. Google Analytics
We may use Google Analytics to understand website traffic patterns and user behavior. Google Analytics uses cookies to collect anonymous, aggregated data about website usage. This information is used to generate reports about website performance and help us improve our site.
Google Analytics data is subject to Google's privacy policy, which you can review at policies.google.com/privacy.
5. Consent Management
When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner explaining our use of cookies. By accepting cookies, you consent to our use of cookies in accordance with this policy. You can modify your consent settings at any time.
6. How to Control Cookies
You have the right to decide whether or not to accept cookies. Here are some ways to control cookie usage:
6.1 Browser Settings
Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:
- Accept all cookies
- Reject all cookies
- Accept only certain types of cookies
- Be notified when a cookie is placed on your device
- Delete cookies you no longer want
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect your ability to use parts of our website.
6.2 Do Not Track Signals
Some browsers include a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature. Our website respects DNT signals when properly configured in your browser.
6.3 Opting Out
You can opt out of specific tracking services through the opt-out mechanisms provided by those services.
7. Cookie Duration
Cookies have different lifespans:
- Session Cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent Cookies: Remain on your device until their expiration date or until you delete them (typically 1-2 years)
8. EU and German Compliance
Our cookie practices comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and German Telemediengesetz (TMG). We obtain your consent before placing non-essential cookies on your device. You can withdraw consent at any time through our cookie management tool.
9. Consent Mode v2
We implement Google Consent Mode v2 to respect your cookie and data processing preferences. This technology allows us to:
- Respect your consent choices across our services
- Adjust data collection based on your preferences
- Maintain functionality while honoring your privacy choices
10. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or for other operational, legal, or regulatory reasons. We will notify you of material changes by updating the "Last Updated" date of this policy.
11. Contact Us
If you have questions about our cookie practices or this Cookie Policy, please contact us:
TerrumKurfürstendamm 45
10719 Berlin, Germany
Phone: +49 30 7392 6485
Email: [email protected]
12. Useful Resources
For more information about cookies and privacy, you may find these resources helpful: