Cookie Statement
We apply cookies on our website. These are files that store information in your web browser. This requires your consent.
We use “cookies” in accordance with Act C of 2003 on electronic communications, Act CVIII of 2001 on certain aspects of electronic commerce services and information society services, and the regulations of the European Union.
For websites that operate within the countries of the European Union, the use of “cookies” and their storage on the user’s computer or other device requires the user’s consent.
- Regulations for the use of “cookies”
This policy applies to the “cookies” of the website of a domain name.
- What are “cookies”?
“Cookies” are small files containing letters and numbers. “Cookie” is a means of exchanging information between the web server and the user’s browser. These data files cannot be executed, do not contain spyware or viruses, and cannot access users’ hard disk space.
- What are “cookies” used for?
The information sent by “cookies” makes it easier for internet browsers to recognize them, so that users receive relevant and “personalized” content. Cookies make your browsing experience more convenient, by which we mean online privacy needs and relevant advertising. “Cookies” also allow website operators to compile anonymous statistics about the habits of visitors to their websites. Using these, site editors can further personalize the look and content of the site.
- What “cookies” can you find?
Websites can use two types of cookies:
- Temporary “cookies” that remain on your device until you leave the website.
- Persistent “cookies” which, depending on your web browser settings, may stay on your device for a longer period of time or until you delete them.
- Third party “cookies” placed on your browser by a third party (e.g. Google Analytics). These are placed in your browser if the website you visit uses services provided by third parties.
Essential session-id “cookies”:
Their use is essential for navigating the website and for the functionality of the website. Without their acceptance, the website or parts of it may not be displayed or may be displayed incorrectly.
Analytical or performance monitoring “cookies”:
These help us to distinguish visitors to the website and collect data on how visitors behave on the website. These “cookies” are used, for example, to ensure that the website remembers when you log in when you request it. They do not collect information that can identify you, the data is aggregated and stored anonymously. (e.g.: Google Analytics)
Functional “cookies”:
These cookies are used to improve the user experience. They detect and store, for example, the device you used to access the website, or information you have previously provided and requested to be stored, such as automatic logins, your choice of language, text size, font or other customisable elements of the website. These “cookies” do not track your activity on other websites. However, the information they collect may include personal identifying information that you have shared.
Targeted or advertising “cookies”:
These help websites to provide information (marketing) that is most relevant to your interests. This requires your explicit consent. These cookies collect detailed information about your browsing habits.
- Do “cookies” contain personal data?
Most “cookies” contain no personal information and do not identify users. The data stored is necessary for your browsing convenience and is stored in such a way that it cannot be accessed by unauthorized persons.
- Why “cookies” are important on the Internet?
The data stored is necessary for your browsing convenience and is stored in such a way that it cannot be accessed by unauthorized persons. Disabling or restricting “cookies” will make some websites unusable. However, blocked or restricted “cookies” do not mean that users will not see ads, only that the ads and content displayed are not “personalized”, i.e. not tailored to the user’s needs and interests. Some examples of how to use “cookies”:
- Display content, services and products tailored to the user’s needs.
- Offers tailored to the user’s interests.
- Remember your login in the case you have requested (stay logged in).
- Remember child protection filters for Internet content (family mode options, safe search functions).
- Limit the frequency of advertisements; i.e., limit the number of times an advertisement can be displayed on a website that is given to a user.
- Display ads that are relevant to the user.
- Geotargeting
- Factors related to safety and data security.
“Cookies” are not viruses or spyware. As they are plain text files, they cannot be executed and are therefore not considered programs. However, information may be hidden in the “cookie” with other intentions (malicious intent), so that it can act as spyware. For this reason, virus scanning and antivirus programs may permanently delete the “cookies”.
Since the internet browsing device and web servers are in constant communication, sending data back and forth, if an attacker (hacker) interferes with the process, it can extract the information stored in the “cookies”. One reason for this could be, for example, that the Internet (WiFi) encryption is not set properly. This loophole can be exploited to extract data from “cookies”.
- Managing and deleting “cookies”
You can delete or disable “cookies” in the browser programs you use. Browsers allow “cookies” by default. You can disable this in the browser settings and delete existing ones. You can also set the browser to notify the user when a “cookie” is sent to the device. It is important to stress, however, that disabling or restricting these files will degrade your browsing experience and may also result in a malfunction of the website.
- The options are usually found in the “Options” or “Preferences” menu of the browser. Each web browser is different, so please use the “Help” menu of your browser or the links below to change your cookie settings:
Cookie settings in Internet Explorer
Cookie settings in Firefox
Cookie settings in Chrome
Cookie settings in Safari
- To turn off anonymous Google Analytics “cookies”, you can install a so-called “Google Analytics plug-in” in your browser, which prevents the website from sending information about you to Google Analytics. More information on this can be found at the links below:
Google Analytics & Privacy or Google Principles and Policies
- Other useful links
If you want to know more about “cookies” and their use: