Cookies are small text files, or other memory tags, that store information on end devices and read information from the end devices. Z. For example, to store the login status in a user account, the contents of a shopping cart in an e-shop, the content accessed or the functions used in an online offer. Furthermore, cookies can be used for various purposes, e.g. for purposes of functionality, security and comfort of online offers as well as the creation of analyses of visitor flows.

Consent notices:

We use cookies in accordance with the law. Therefore, we obtain prior consent from users except where it is not required by law. In particular, consent is not required if the storage and reading of the information, i.e. including cookies, are absolutely necessary in order to provide the user with a telemedia service expressly requested by the user (i.e. our online offering). Cookies that are strictly necessary usually include cookies with functions related to the display and operability of the online offer , load balancing, security, storage of users' preferences and choices or similar purposes related to the provision of the main and secondary functions of the online offer requested by users. The revocable consent is clearly communicated to the users and contains the information about the respective cookie usage.

Notes on legal bases under data protection law:

The legal basis under data protection law on which we process users' personal data with the aid of cookies depends on whether we ask users for consent. If the users consent, the legal basis of the processing of your data is the declared consent. Otherwise, the data processed with the help of cookies is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests (e.g. in the business operation of our online offer and improvement of its usability) or, if this is done in the context of the fulfillment of our contractual obligations, if the use of cookies is necessary to fulfill our contractual obligations. We explain the purposes for which we process cookies in the course of this privacy policy or as part of our consent and processing procedures.

Storage duration:

In terms of storage duration, the following types of cookies are distinguished:

• Temporary cookies (also: session cookies): Temporary cookies are deleted at the latest after a user has left an online offering and closed his or her end device (e.g. browser or mobile app).

• Permanent cookies: Permanent cookies remain stored even after the terminal device is closed. For example, the login status can be saved or preferred content can be displayed directly when the user visits a website again. Likewise, user data collected with the help of cookies can be used for reach measurement. Unless we provide users with explicit information about the type and storage duration of cookies (e.g., as part of obtaining consent), users should assume that cookies are permanent and that the storage period can be up to two years.

General information on revocation and objection (so-called "opt-out"):

Users can revoke the consents they have given at any time and object to processing in accordance with the legal requirements. For this purpose, users can, among other things, restrict the use of cookies in the settings of their browser (whereby this may also restrict the functionality of our online offer). An objection to the use of cookies for online marketing purposes can also be declared via the websites https://optout.aboutads.info and https://www.youronlinechoices.com/.

• Legal basis: Legitimate interests (Art. 6 para. 1 p. 1 lit. f) DSGVO).

Further guidance on processing operations, procedures and services:

• BorlabsCookie: Cookie consent management; Service provider: Hosted locally on our server, no data sharing with third parties; Website: https://de.borlabs.io/borlabs-cookie/. Additional information: An individual user ID, language, as well as types of consents and the time of their submission are stored on the server side and in the cookie on the users' device.