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a) Description and scope of the data processing
Our website uses cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in the internet browser or that are stored by the internet browser on the user’s computer system. If a user retrieves a website, a cookie can be stored in the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a sequence of characters that enable a definitive identification of the browser upon repeated retrieval of the website.
We use cookies to make our website more user friendly. Some elements of our website require that the retrieving browser can also be identified after a different page is called up. We differentiate between the following cookies for the use of our website:
Necessary cookies
These cookies are necessary to operate the website and temporarily store session data so that the page is displayed correctly.
Analytical / Performance cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use a website. We use performance cookies so that we can improve the technical performance such as loading speed and image build up.
Functional cookies
These cookies are used by our applications to cache the entered data and thereby assure functionality and customer friendliness.
Advertising cookies
We do not use advertising cookies. Advertising cookies are used to deliver content more relevant to you by - for example - recording your visit to a website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed.
Third-party cookies
Third-party cookies are cookies, which are set by a website or service other than the one you are currently on. That website / service is in fact responsible for the processing but who is a different party than the operator of the website that is visited by the user.
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Cookie type |
Name |
Purpose |
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Session |
[cfid] |
[Used by application server to help to uniquely identify a client device (browser) to enable the site to maintain user session variables] |
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Session |
[cftoken] |
[Used by application server to help to uniquely identify a client device (browser) to enable the site to maintain user session variables] |
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HTTP |
_gat |
Google Analytics cookie: Used by Google Analytics to throttle request rate |
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Analytical HTTP |
_gid |
Google Analytics cookie: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website |
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Analytical HTTP |
_ga |
Google Analytics cookie: Registers a unique ID that is used to generate statistical data on how the visitor uses the website. |
|
Third Party |
__cfduid |
CloudFlare cookie: The __cfduid cookie is used to identify individual clients behind a shared IP address and apply security settings on a per-client basis. |
|
Third Party |
_gcl_au |
Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services.The main purpose of this cookie is: Targeting/Advertising |
|
Third Party |
_fbp |
Used by Facebook to deliver a series of advertisement products such as real time bidding from third party advertisers. |
b) Legal basis for the data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data by means of technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data by means of cookies for analysis purposes, if a consent in this regard has been granted by the user, is Art. 6 (1) lit. a) GDPR.
c) Purpose of the data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to enable the users to use the website. The website cannot function properly without the use of cookies.
The data gathered by the technically necessary cookies are not used for keeping personal data.
Analytical cookies (advertising cookies and third-party cookies) are used for the purpose of improving the quality of our website and its contents. We find out from the analytical cookies how the website is used and we can thereby continuously optimise our website.
The legal basis for the processing of personal data by means of technically necessary cookies is Art. 6 (1) lit. f) GDPR. The legal basis for the processing of personal data by means of cookies for analysis purposes, if a consent in this regard has been granted by the user, is Art. 6 (1) lit. a) GDPR.
d) Duration of the storing, possibility for objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user’s computer and transmitted from it to our website. Therefore, as a user, you also have full control over the use of cookies. By changing the settings of your internet browser, you can deactivate or limit the transmission of cookies. Cookies already stored can be deleted at any time.
| Cookie Name | Scope | Type | Used by | Expiration | First/third party |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFID | Used by the application server to uniquely identify a client device/browser and maintain the user's session. | Strictly necessary cookies | System | Session | First party |
| CFTOKEN | Used by the application server to uniquely identify a client device/browser and maintain the user's session. | Strictly necessary cookies | System | Session | First party |
| lang | Remembers the language version of the website selected by the user. | Strictly necessary cookies | Website | Session | First party |
| JSESSIONID | General-purpose application server session cookie used to maintain the user's session. | Strictly necessary cookies | Application server | Session | First party |
| _ga | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | Google Analytics | 2 years | First party |
| _gid | Registers a unique ID used to generate statistical data about how the visitor uses the website. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | Google Analytics | 24 hours | First party |
| _gat | Used by Google Analytics to throttle the request rate. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | Google Analytics | 1 minute | First party |
| _ce.s | Collects data about the user's navigation and behaviour for statistical reports and heatmaps. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | Crazy Egg | 1 year | First party |
| AnalyticsSyncHistory | Used in connection with data synchronisation with third-party analytics services. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | 30 days | Third party | |
| ce_clock | Stores a timestamp indicating when the visitor entered the website for analytical purposes. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | Crazy Egg | Session | First party |
| collect | Sends data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behaviour. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | Google Analytics | Session | Third party |
| UserMatchHistory | Used by LinkedIn to track visitors across websites and provide relevant advertising. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | 30 days | Third party | |
| lidc | Used by LinkedIn for routing and tracking the use of embedded services. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | 24 hours | Third party | |
| tr | Used by Facebook to deliver and measure advertising products. | Functional Cookies & Targeting and Advertising Cookies | Session | Third party | |
| _fbp | Used by Facebook to deliver advertising products and measure advertising effectiveness. | Marketing | 3 months | First party | |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google Ads to measure and experiment with advertising efficiency. | Marketing | Google Ads | 3 months | First party |
| ads/ga-audiences | Used by Google Ads to re-engage visitors who are likely to convert based on their browsing behaviour. | Marketing | Google Ads | Session | Third party |
| bcookie | Used by LinkedIn for tracking the use of embedded services and identifying browser instances. | Marketing | 1 year | Third party | |
| bscookie | Used by LinkedIn to verify the identity of users and track use of embedded services. | Marketing | 1 year | Third party | |
| cm | Identifies whether advertising cookie data needs to be updated in the visitor's browser. | Marketing | Advertising service | Varies | Third party |
| fr | Used by Facebook for advertisement delivery, measurement and real-time bidding. | Marketing | 3 months | Third party | |
| IDE | Used by Google DoubleClick to personalise advertisements based on previous visits. | Marketing | Google DoubleClick | 13 months | Third party |
| DSID | Used by Google to link user activity across devices when signed into a Google account. | Marketing | Google DoubleClick | 2 weeks | Third party |
| c_user | Contains the Facebook user ID of the currently logged-in user. | Marketing | Up to 1 year | Third party | |
| datr | Identifies the web browser used to connect to Facebook and supports security and site integrity. | Marketing | 2 years | Third party | |
| sb | Used by Facebook for browser identification and security purposes. | Marketing | 2 years | Third party | |
| spin | Used by Facebook as part of its advertising and session-related services. | Marketing | 1 day | Third party | |
| xs | Stores Facebook session information and authentication details. | Marketing | Session / up to 90 days | Third party | |
| AID | Links activity across devices previously used to sign into a Google account for advertising and conversion measurement. | Marketing | Up to 18 months | Third party | |
| NID | Used by Google to store user preferences and information for Google services such as Maps. | Marketing | 6 months | Third party |