Cookie Policy
Cookie
Policy What is a cookie? Cookies are small text files, often containing a unique identifier, that are sent by the web server to the visitor’s browser if it is able to receive them, or unless you block them. Cookies are used to make websites function more efficiently.
A cookie is a small text information file stored on your computer (or other devices enabling internet access, such as smartphones or tablets) when you visit a website. A cookie typically contains the name of the website from which it originates, the „lifetime” of the cookie (i.e., how long it will remain on your device), and its value, which is usually a randomly generated unique number.
You are not required to accept cookies; you can disable them in your browser at any time. However, doing so may result in certain parts or functions of the website becoming unavailable.
Cookies can serve various functions, such as gathering information and storing individual visitor settings. By using this website, you consent to the use of cookies in accordance with this cookie policy. If you do not agree with the use of cookies, adjust your browser settings accordingly or refrain from using this website.
Google Analytics Statistics Cookies
These cookies help track how visitors use the website, such as which pages they visit. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information about visitors; all data collection is anonymous and is solely aimed at improving site performance and understanding visitor interests.
Google’s privacy policy (which may change regularly) provides information about how Google uses the data collected by cookies.
Third-party Cookies
There are links to other websites on this site. Even browser plugins that embed videos from YouTube may use cookies. It is not possible to know or control the cookies that may be sent by external sites during visits. In such cases, the cookie policies of the affected websites apply.
YouTube’s privacy policy, which may change regularly, provides information about how the service provider handles data collected by cookies.
Managing and Deleting Cookies
In every browser, you can choose whether to accept cookies. Most browsers accept cookies by default. You can change these default settings to block cookies or receive a warning when a website uses them. It’s important to note that some website services depend specifically on accepting cookies, and disabling them may result in unexpected behavior on the website or make the site’s services unusable.
Therefore, you have the option to delete or block cookies from storing data. The necessary commands are generally found in the Privacy section of the browser’s Options menu, but the structure of each browser varies. The exact process can be found in your browser’s Help menu.
This information is provided to comply with legal requirements (EU ePrivacy Directive), which mandate informing visitors about the use of cookies to ensure transparency in data collection.
The following plugins may use cookies on the website: Google Analytics for statistics on users’ browsing activities: _ga, _gat
Cookies:
Cookie Name: PHPSESSID
Purpose: Necessary for identifying your unique session on the website.
Expiration: When the browser is closed
Cookie Name: __utma
Set by: Google Analytics
Purpose: Used to distinguish users and sessions. It is created when the JavaScript library executes, and there is no existing __utma cookie. It is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics.
Expiration: 2 years
Cookie Name: __utmb
Set by: Google Analytics
Purpose: Used to determine new sessions/visits. It is created when the JavaScript library executes, and there is no existing __utmb cookie. It is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics.
: 30 minutes
Cookie Name: __utmc
Set by: Google Analytics
Purpose: Not used in ga.js. Used for interoperability with urchin.js. Historically, this cookie worked together with the __utmb cookie to determine whether the user was in a new session/visit.
Expiration: When the browser is closed
Cookie Name: __utmt
Set by: Google Analytics
Expiration: When the browser is closed
Cookie Name: __utmv
Set by: Google Analytics
Purpose: Used to store visitor-level custom variable data. This cookie is created when a developer uses the _setCustomVar method with a visitor-level custom variable. It was also used for the now deprecated _setVar method. It is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics.
Expiration: 2 years
Cookie Name: __utmz
Set by: Google Analytics
Purpose: Stores the traffic source or campaign that explains how the user reached the website. It is created when the JavaScript library executes and is updated each time data is sent to Google Analytics.
Expiration: 6 months
Using Google Analytics Cookies on Websites
Google Analytics Privacy Overview
Users who do not want Google Analytics to report on their visit can install the Google Analytics opt-out browser add-on. This add-on instructs the Google Analytics JavaScript code (ga.js, analytics.js, and dc.js) not to send visit information to Google. Additionally, users who have installed the opt-out add-on will not participate in content experiments.
If you want to disable Google Analytics web activity, visit the Google Analytics opt-out page (https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout) and install the browser add-on. For more information on installing or uninstalling the add-on, please refer to the help section of your browser.
For more information on Google cookies, visit the following link: https://www.google.com/policies/technologies/cookies
Additional information: https://www.allaboutcookies.org
By using this website, you automatically consent to the use of cookies. If you do not wish to do so, please adjust your settings as described above.
STRICTLY NECESSARY COOKIES
These are essential for the operation of the system, and the website cannot function properly without them. These cookies can be used without user consent and cannot be disabled.
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(b).
FUNCTIONAL AND PERFORMANCE COOKIES Functional and performance cookies are not essential for using the website but enhance the user experience. These cookies typically store settings and convenience functions for a more personalized experience (e.g., the chosen language or visited page types). Functional cookies are only used with your consent, which can be withdrawn at any time by disabling these cookies. These cookies do not store personal data.
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(f).
CONSENT-BASED COOKIES
Cookies that are not strictly necessary, and are not functional or performance-related, such as advertising/marketing cookies, will only be used with your explicit consent. The controller reserves the right to use data from the anonymous analysis of visitor habits to display certain product advertisements on the website. This benefits the data subject, as advertisements or content based on their browsing habits will be more relevant, reducing the number of random ads or content displayed. Marketing cookies come from third-party advertising companies and collect information about websites visited to provide targeted ads.
Legal basis: GDPR Article 6(1)(a).
