12. What are cookies and when are they used?

We use cookies in certain cases. Cookies are small files that are stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit or use one of our websites. Cookies store certain settings about your browser and data about your interaction with the website via your browser. When a cookie is activated, it can be assigned an identification number that identifies your browser and allows the information contained in the cookie to be used. You can set your browser so that a warning appears on the screen before a cookie is saved. You can also choose not to take advantage of personal cookies. In this case, certain services cannot be used.

We use cookies to carry out an evaluation of general user behaviour. The aim is to optimise the digital presences. These are to be made easier to use and the content more intuitive to find. They should be more comprehensible and structured. It is our concern to make the digital presences user-friendly according to your needs. This enables us to optimise the website by providing targeted content or information on the website that may be of interest to you.

Most web browsers automatically accept cookies. However, you can configure your browser so that no cookies are stored on your computer or a message always appears when you receive a new cookie. On the following pages you will find explanations of how you can configure the processing of cookies:

Deactivating cookies may mean that you cannot use all the functions of our website. Our legitimate interest forms the legal basis for the data processing described.