Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, improve user experience, and provide information to the website owner.

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies to:

• Ensure the website functions correctly

• Improve usability and performance

• Analyse website traffic and user behaviour

• Display maps and fonts correctly

Some cookies are essential for the operation of the website, while others help us understand how visitors use the site.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic operation of the website and cannot be switched off. They enable core functionality such as page navigation and form submissions.

Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as browser settings) to provide enhanced functionality.

Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with the website by collecting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website over time.

Third-Party Cookies

Some features on this website rely on third-party services, such as:

• Google Maps (to display locations)

• Google Web Fonts (for consistent typography)

• Facebook plugins (such as the “Like” button)

These services may place cookies on your device. We have no control over these cookies.

4. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Essential cookies are stored on the basis of Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest), as they are necessary for the proper functioning of the website.

All other cookies are only stored with your consent in accordance with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

5. Managing Cookies

You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. You can:

• Be informed when cookies are set

• Allow cookies only in specific cases

• Block cookies entirely

• Automatically delete cookies when closing your browser

Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.

6. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in legal requirements or website functionality. The current version will always be available on this website.

7. Contact

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us using the details provided in the Imprint (Legal Notice).