Cookie policy

Last updated: 31. August 2018

This cookie policy ("cookie policy" or "directive") applies to the websites operated by website owners. operated or otherwise made available to you. (or the "Site / s" and "us" or "we"). By accessing and using the website, you consent to the use of cookies as described in this policy.

We reserve the express right to change this policy at any time. You will be informed about significant changes to this cookie policy via the website (s). We recommend visiting this page regularly for the most up-to-date information on our privacy practices. If you continue to use the website, you agree to these changes. If you do not agree with the terms of this policy, you have the option to stop using the website or to configure your browser to reject cookies.

This cookie policy is an integral part of our privacy policy, and all terms and definitions used and explained in the privacy policy also apply to this policy. This guideline describes:

• What are cookies?
• What cookies are used when using the website?
• How third parties use the website data
• Your choice of cookies
• Interest-related marketing

1. What are cookies?

A cookie is a small text file that is stored in the web browser and enables the website or a third party to recognize you as a visitor (but not as a person). Cookies can be used for the following purposes: (1) enabling certain functions; (2) providing analysis; (3) storing your preferences; and (4) enabling advertising and behavioral advertising.

There are two main types of cookies: session cookies and permanent cookies. Session cookies are deleted as soon as the browser is closed, while permanent cookies remain until they expire or you delete all cookies in your browser. The expiry times of cookies can vary, some expire after a few minutes, while others remain for a longer period. Cookies set by the currently visited website are often referred to as "first-party cookies", while third-party cookies are known as "third-party cookies".

Cookies are often combined with pixel tags on websites. Pixel tags, web beacons or clear GIFs are usually transparent images that are embedded in a website. These pixels are used in conjunction with cookies to track the behavior of visitors to their websites who have come through their services. So we or our business partners can use pixel tags to track interactions on the website (s) or to understand references from our website (s) to partners, or for retargeting purposes, as described in the data protection declaration , or for other interest-based advertising, as described in Section 5 below.

2. What cookies are used when using the website?

We or a third party can place several cookies in your browser when you access the website and / or interact with the services. Some cookies only become active when you use certain functions or choose special settings, while others are used for long-term purposes, as explained in our privacy policy.

Each cookie serves one of the following functions:

• Essential cookies: These cookies, which are set by the website itself, allow users to use certain functions of the website, e.g. (i) stay logged in or (ii) make purchases.
• Analysis cookies: These cookies track information about how the website (s) are used to improve them and report on our performance. We can also use analysis cookies to evaluate new ads, pages, or features and how users respond. The cookies used for the analysis can be either first-party or third-party cookies.
• Preferred cookies: These first-party cookies keep your website settings.
• Ad Targeting Cookies: These third-party cookies (also known as "behavioral" or "targeted" advertising) are placed by advertising platforms or networks in order to (i) deliver advertising and track advertising performance and (ii) enable advertising networks to deliver to deliver advertising that may be relevant to your activities.

3. How third parties use the website data

In general, third parties such as analysts, third parties and advertising networks use cookies to collect anonymous user information. You can use this information to better understand the activities of users on the website and other websites that they visited shortly afterwards.

4. Your choice of cookies

If you do not like cookies or certain categories of cookies, you can change the settings of your browser so that cookies that have already been set are deleted and new cookies are not accepted. Further information can be found on the instruction pages of your browser. Note, however, that when you delete or reject cookies, you may not be able to use all of our functions, that you cannot save your settings, and that some of our pages may not be displayed correctly.

If you want to reject third-party cookies, you can follow the instructions in the data protection guidelines of the respective third-party provider.

5. Interest-related marketing

According to our cookie policy, cookies enable you to make optimal use of our website and services. If you disable cookies, certain areas of our website may not work effectively.

How to disable cookies for behavior-oriented advertising:

If you are concerned about cookies for behavior-based advertising (these cookies enable advertising to be displayed based on your behavior on our website and other websites), users in the European Union can find more information at www.youronlinechoices.euwhile users in the United States http://www.aboutads.info/choices/ can visit.

Activate and deactivate cookies via the browser

The web browser Google Chrome:

• Click on the gear icon in the toolbar of the browser >> Select Settings >> Click on "Show advanced settings" >> In the "Privacy" section, click the "Content settings" button.
• Select "Allow local data" to activate both first-party and third-party cookies in the "Cookies" section. Select "Block all third-party cookies without exception" to only allow first-party cookies.
• To deactivate cookies, select the option "Prevent websites from setting data" in the "Cookies" section.
• Chrome supports multiple stages of activating and disabling cookies. The following Google page provides more information about Chrome’s additional cookie settings: http://support.google.com/chrome/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=95647

Internet Explorer 6.0, 7.0 and 8.0 from Microsoft

• Select "Internet Options" from the "Tools" menu at the top of your browser window >> Navigate to the "Privacy" tab in the options window.
• Set the slider to 'Medium' or lower to activate cookies.
• Push the slider into the upper position to deactivate all cookies.
• Note that the Explorer supports multiple levels of activating and deactivating cookies. On the Microsoft website http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-vista/Block-or-allow-cookies you can find more information about the cookie settings available in Internet Explorer.

Edge browser from Microsoft

• Click on the Additional Actions icon in the toolbar and select Settings >> Search for Advanced Settings and click on it >> Under the Cookies section, either select Do not block cookies (default setting) or Only block third-party cookies >> Restart edge.

Mozilla Firefox

• Select "Options" from the "Tools" menu of the browser >> Select the Data Protection area
• To activate cookies, check the box Accept cookies from websites.
• Disable the "Accept cookies for websites" check box to disable cookies.
• Note that Firefox offers multiple levels to activate and deactivate cookies. Further information can be found on the following Mozilla page: http://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/Enabling and deactivation of cookies

Opera

• Select "Settings" from the "Settings" menu of the browser > "Quick Settings".
• Activate "Activate cookies" to allow cookies.
• Remove the check mark from "Activate cookies" to deactivate cookies.
• Note that Opera offers multiple levels for activating and deactivating cookies. For more information on the other cookie settings available in Opera, see the Opera Software page at http://www.opera.com/browser/tutorials/security/privacy/.

Safari under OS X

• Select "Safari" in the menu bar and then "Settings" >> Click on "Security".
• In the "Accept cookies" section, select "Only websites to which you navigate" to activate cookies.
• In the "Accept cookies" section, select "Never" to deactivate cookies.

Any other browser

• Please use the browser help function or contact the browser provider.

6. How do you manage cookies?

Most web browsers are initially configured to automatically allow cookies. You can change the settings to block cookies or notify you when cookies are sent to your device as described above.

Please note that deactivating the cookies we use may affect your experience on the website. For example, you cannot access certain areas of the website or you will not receive any personalized content or information when you visit the website.

Click here for more information on the cookies used on this website.

7. Interest-based advertising

In order to offer you advertising and personalized content that we and other advertisers consider relevant to you, we and third parties use interest-based advertising from providers. In the event that third parties use cookies or other technologies to provide these services, we have no control over the use of this technology or the resulting information for online, mobile or email advertising. We are not responsible for the actions or guidelines in this context.

If you have any concerns about our cookie usage policy, please contact us at [email protected].

Third party websites cookies

Google

We use a number of products and functions from Google LLC. (1600 Amphitheater Parkway, Mountain View, California 94043, United States; "Google").

• Analytical services from Google

• Our services use the analysis tools from Google Analytics. Google Analytics uses so-called "cookies", text files that are stored on your computer and that enable an analysis of your use of the website. Google will transfer and store the information generated by the cookie about your use of this website (including your IP address) to a server in the USA.
• We would like to point out that this website Google Analytics has the code "gat._anonymize ();" has expanded to ensure the anonymized recording of IP addresses (so-called IP masking).
• Google anonymizes the last octet of the IP address for member states of the European Union and other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area if IP anonymization is activated. Only in exceptional cases is the full IP address transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. On behalf of the operator of this website, Google will use this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators and to provide other services related to website activity and internet usage. Under no circumstances will Google link your IP address with other data that it stores. You can prevent the use of cookies by configuring your browser accordingly.Please note that in this case you may not be able to use the full functionality of this website. You can also prevent Google from collecting and using your data (cookies and IP address) by using this under https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout?hl=en-GB install available browser plugin.
• You can disable Google Analytics by clicking the link below. When you visit this website, an opt-out cookie is stored on your computer to prevent your data from being collected in the future:
• Disable Google Analytics
• Further information on the terms of use and data protection can be found at http://www.google.com/analytics/terms/gb.html and https://www.google.de/intl/en_uk/policies/. We would like to point out that the anonymization code "anonymizeIp" has been expanded on this Google Analytics website to ensure the anonymized recording of IP addresses (also known as IP masking).

• Dynamic remarketing from Google

• We use Google Dynamic Remarketing to promote our website across the Internet, especially in the Google Display network. By placing a cookie in your web browser, dynamic remarketing displays advertising based on the pages of our websites you visit. This cookie does not identify you and does not allow access to your computer or mobile device. The cookie is used to tell other websites that "this user has visited a specific page, so show them ads on that page". Google Dynamic Remarketing enables us to tailor our marketing to your needs and only place ads that are relevant to you.
• To disable the use of Google cookies on our website, visit the Google Ads Settings page. For more information, see Google's "Privacy Policy".

• The Google AdWords.

• We use Google AdWords to promote our website throughout the Internet, especially in Google search.
• You can disable Google's use of cookies on our website by visiting the Google Ads Settings page. For more information, see Google's "Privacy Policy".

• Google's DoubleClick service

• Cookies are used by DoubleClick to enable interest-related advertising. The cookies identify which advertising was displayed in the browser and whether you have visited a website via an advertisement. No personal data is stored in the cookies. You can disable Google's use of cookies to place interest-related advertising by calling Google's ad settings. For more information, see Google's "Privacy Policy".

Facebook

Facebook Inc. (1601 p. California Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94304, USA, "Facebook") offers retargeting tags and custom audience.

• Custom Facebook target groups

• We use the Facebook Custom Audiences product for interest-based online advertising. For this purpose, a non-reversible and non-personal checksum (hash value) is formed from your usage data. This hash value can be sent to Facebook for marketing and analysis purposes. Your activities on our website (e.g. B. Browsing behavior, visited sub-pages, etc.) are included in the information we collect. In addition, your IP address will be transmitted and used for geotargeting advertising. The data collected is only encrypted and transmitted to Facebook and is anonymous to us, i.e. we cannot see the personal data of the individual users.
• Further information on the respective data protection guidelines of Facebook and Custom Audience can be found at https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/ and https://www.facebook.com/business/a/online-sales/custom-audiences-website. If you do not want data acquisition via Custom Audience, you can deactivate Custom Audience here.

• Facebook exchange FBX

• When you visit our websites with remarketing elements, a direct connection is established between your browser and the Facebook server. Facebook learns from your IP address that you have visited our website. This enables Facebook to assign your visit to our website to your account. This information can be used to place Facebook advertisements. We would like to point out that, as the provider of the pages, we have no knowledge of the content of the transmitted data and its use by Facebook.

• Facebook pixels for conversion tracking

• This tool enables us to track users' actions after clicking on a Facebook ad and redirecting them to a provider's website. This enables us to track the effectiveness of Facebook advertisements for statistical and market research purposes. The data collected will be treated confidentially. This means that we cannot see the personal data of the users. However, Facebook stores and processes the data collected. We provide you with this information based on our current knowledge. Facebook can link the data to your Facebook account and use it for your own advertising purposes, in accordance with Facebook's privacy policy, which you can find under https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/.Facebook conversion tracking also enables Facebook and its partners to place ads on and outside of Facebook. A cookie is also stored on your computer for this purpose.
• By using this website, you consent to data processing in connection with the integration of the Facebook pixel.
• If you would like to withdraw your consent, please visit https://www.facebook.com/ads/settings.

Hotjar

Hotjar is an analysis and feedback tool provided by Hotjar Ltd (Level 2, St Julians Business Center, 3, Elia Zammit Street, St Julians ST1000, Malta, Europe). It helps us to uncover the behavior and feedback of online visitors. Hotjar uses a surveillance code that records your data and transmits it to the secure cloud servers of Amazon Web Services in Ireland. The following data can be recorded on your device and your web browser:

• IP address of your device (is recorded and saved in anonymized format);
• Device screen size;
• Device type (clear device identifiers) and browser information;
• geographical location (country only)
• preferred language that appears on the website.
• This information is used to improve the functionality of our website and to make it more user-friendly, valuable and simple for you.

We use this information to improve the functionality of our website and to make it more user-friendly, valuable and easier for you.

You can object to Hotjar's collection of your data at any time by using a "Do Not Track" header. You can find out more when you click here. For more information, visit the HotjarPrivacy policy.

Outbrain

We use technologies from Outbrain, Inc. (39 West 13th Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10011, Attention: Legal Department, "Outbrain") to monitor page views and actions on our services. This enables us to tailor our advertising campaigns to users with a certain interest.

You can object to the collection of your data by outbrain when you visit an outbrain website. You can read more about how you can do this by click here ("Opt-out" button). For more information, see OutbrainPrivacy policy".

Marketo

We use technologies from Marketo, Inc. (based in 901 Mariners Island Boulevard Suite # 500 (Reception) San Mateo, CA 94404 USA, "Marketo") on this website to monitor the pageviews. This enables us to apply our website to companies interested in being represented on it.

You can object to the collection of your data by Marketo when you visit a Marketo website. You can read more about how you can do this by click here (scroll to the bottom of the page). More information can be found in Marketos "Privacy policy".

Taboola

We use the technologies of Taboola, Inc. (offices in 1115 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010, "Taboola") on this website to monitor page views and promotions. This enables us to tailor our advertising campaigns to users with specific interests.

You can object to the collection of your data by Taboola when you visit a Taboola website. You can find out how to do this when you click here. Further information can be found in the Cookie policy by Taboola.

AdNow

We use technologies from AdNow, Inc. (offices at Adnow LLP, Las Suite, 5 Percy Street, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 1 Dg, UK Partnership No. OC 390789, "AdNow") to monitor our website applications. This enables us to identify problems with our users' browsers and improve the performance of our website on the Internet.

You can object to the collection of your data by AdNow by using the "Do not track" settings in your browsers. Further information can be found in the "Privacy policy"by AdNow.

QuanticMind

This website uses technologies from Quantic Mind, Inc. (based in 935 Main St, Redwood City, CA 94063, USA, "Quantic Mind") to monitor clickouts. This enables us to tailor our advertising campaigns to users with specific interests.

You may object to Quantic Mind collecting your data when you visit a Quantic Mind website. You can read more about how you can do this by click here (scroll to the section "Your choices regarding your information"). Further information can be found in the "Privacy policy"by Quantic Mind.

Gemini

We use technologies from Gemini, Inc. (offices at 701 First Avenue, Sunnyvale, California 94089, "Yahoo") to monitor the pageviews on this website. This enables us to tailor our advertising campaigns to users with specific interests.

You can object to Gemini's collection of your data when you visit a Gemini website. Find out how to do this here. For more information, visit the Gemini-Privacy policy".

Yandex

This website uses technologies from Yandex, Inc. (headquarters 82 Sadovnicheskaya Ulitsa, Building 2, Moscow, Russia 115035, "Yandex") to monitor page views. This enables us to optimize our advertising campaigns and make better offers to consumers.

For more information, visit the Yandex "Privacy policy".

ZoomAnalytics

ZoomAnalytics, Inc. (offices in 9 Hakfar, Kiryat-Ono, ISR 5552505, "ZoomAnalytics") uses technologies to monitor page views on this website. This enables us to optimize our advertising campaigns and make better offers for consumers.

For more information, visit ZoomAnalytics "Privacy policy".

NewRelic

New Relic, Inc. (offices in 188 Spear St., Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA 94105, "New Relic") uses technologies to monitor our website applications on this website. This enables us to identify problems with our users' browsers and improve the performance of our website on the Internet.

You can object to the collection of your data by New Relic by using the "Do not track" settings in the web browsers. Further information can be found in the "Privacy policy"from New Relic.

List of third parties who have access to data through our partners' websites:

Google AdWords + Doubleclick - Google's Ads Settings.

Bing - link to Data protection dashboard.

Cake - Privacy policy.

Facebook - Advertising settings, Privacy policy.

Outbrain - Privacy policy.

Yahoo - Privacy policy.

Taboola - Privacy policy.

Adnow - Privacy policy.

Yandex - Privacy policy.