Cookies

We use cookies on our websites to try to make them easier for you to use and to make our services more interesting for you. It is therefore necessary for us to explain what cookies are and what types of cookies exist. We will also explain which cookies require your consent before we can use them.

Cookies are small text files that remember your preferences when you visit our website and store them on your own computer or smartphone. These files contain information that tells us more about your use of our website and your preferences and interests. When we refer to “cookies” below, we also mean other, more or less similar online technologies such as scripts and tracking pixels.

What do cookies do?

Generally speaking, there are four types of cookies: technical cookies, functional cookies, performance cookies, and analytical cookies.

Technical cookies are technically necessary for the proper functioning of our website. Therefore, you cannot disable these cookies. We do not need your consent to use technical cookies, as these cookies have little or no impact on your privacy. An example of this are cookies that remember your language settings.

Performance cookies are cookies that provide us with information to optimize the functioning of a website. These cookies are used, for example, to count the number of visitors to the website or to record the loading time of certain content. We need your prior consent to place performance cookies.

Functional cookies enable us to assess your interests and needs based on your browsing behavior on our website. This allows us to present you with personalized content. We also use these cookies to perform certain tests. We require your prior consent to place these cookies.

Analytical cookies are used to collect statistical information about visits to our website. This information allows us to better tailor the content of the website to our visitors. In this context, we use Google Analytics 4.

First Party cookies en Third Party cookies

First-party cookies are our own cookies that we place on your computer or smartphone. Only we have access to the information collected via these cookies. These cookies are distinguished from so-called third-party cookies, which are cookies that originate from other parties. These may be one of our business partners who present their own content via our website. When using third-party cookies, such third parties have access to the information collected. This data is therefore shared with our partners where applicable.

We strive to keep the use of third-party cookies to a minimum.

Consent

If we wish to place a performance cookie, a functional cookie, or an analytical cookie and thereby collect information, we need your consent to do so. You can indicate whether or not you wish to accept cookies the first time you visit our website.

If we wish to place a performance cookie, a functional cookie, or an analytical cookie and thereby collect information, we need your consent to do so. You can indicate whether or not you wish to accept cookies the first time you visit our website.

Cookie settings

In the “cookie settings,” you can see which cookies we have at our disposal and whether they are enabled or disabled. If you disable cookies that remember preferences, you will have to re-enter settings such as your password and login name each time.

Receiving new cookies?

Receiving new cookies? You can set your browser so that you no longer receive new cookies during your next use of the website. There you can also find out how to delete cookies that have already been placed.