Use of cookies

Like many websites, this site also uses cookies. At this point we explain what cookies are and how they are used.

What are cookies

Cookies are small files that are stored on your local computer when you call up Internet pages through your Internet browser. Internet pages store various information in these files to make the use of visited Internet pages more convenient for you. Often your login is stored in cookies, for example, in order to automatically log you in when you visit the website later without having to enter your access data manually again.

How we use cookies

We use cookies for the following purposes:

  • Registration: When you register, your access data is stored in encrypted form as cookies so that you can be automatically logged in when you visit the site later. In the login window you can use the option "Remain permanently logged in" to determine whether these cookies should be created.
  • Session: The first time you access our site, a new session is started, this is assigned to your computer by a unique cookie. Sessions allow us to recognize you between two page views and to provide you with all functionalities. This is a temporary cookie that is automatically deleted when you close your internet browser.
  • Third party services: The display of advertisements or the sharing of content on social networks or comparable websites may result in the generation of a cookie. These cookies are not generated directly by our site, but by the third-party provider itself.

How to disable and remove cookies

Cookies can be managed and removed in the settings of your Internet browser. Furthermore, the saving of cookies can be completely deactivated in the settings. Please refer to the following list for the appropriate instructions for handling cookies for the Internet browser you are using.