Cookie Policy

Cookies are data files that are stored on a user's computer and collect information about their use of a website. Cookies do not identify an individual user by themselves, but rather the computer used to access the website. They are passive files and cannot transmit viruses or other harmful programs to the user's computer. In advanced applications, they can be used to adjust individual settings accordingly. Their storage is under the full control of the browser used by the individual - the browser can limit or completely disable the storage of cookies if desired.

Setting and saving cookies

Cookies are most often automatically deleted from the browser when it is closed. These are the so-called temporary or session cookies. Cookies can also have an expiration date that determines how long the data will be stored: a shorter or longer period. These are the so-called persistent cookies. These cookies are stored on the hard drive and are activated every time, during the cookie's validity period, the user returns to the website that created the cookie. They are used to store information about personal settings, to build a profile, etc.

A website can use its own cookies, which are part of the website that the user is viewing. These cookies can be permanent or temporary and are intended to store information for use when the user visits the site again. These are the so-called first-party cookies.

Cookies can also originate from other, partner, websites and are used to measure traffic or display advertisements (e.g. AdWords) and the like. These sites collect data about users through cookies and use it for various purposes such as advertising, analysis, improvement, etc. These are so-called other cookies or third-party cookies. Such cookies represent a greater intrusion into the user's privacy.

Types of cookies

1. Technical or functional cookies
   Some cookies ensure the proper functioning of certain parts of the website and user preferences. By installing functional cookies, we make it easier for the user to visit the website.

We do not require user consent to use these cookies.

2. Statistical cookies
   We use statistical cookies to optimize the online experience for our users. These cookies give us insight into the use of our website.

We require user consent to use these cookies.

3. Marketing/Tracking Cookies
   These cookies are used to provide content that is of interest to the user based on their interests. They are often associated with website functionality provided by another organization and are placed on the website with the permission of the website operator (e.g. YouTube video).
   These cookies allow the tracking of the user's actions on the web.

We require user consent to use these cookies.

Cookies installed

Our website uses statistical cookies (Google Analytics) to generate website visit statistics and marketing/tracking cookies that are placed when watching YouTube videos.

Consent

When the user visits our website for the first time, a pop-up window will appear with an explanation about cookies. By clicking "Accept" or "Save selection", the user agrees to our use of the categories of cookies and plug-ins selected in the pop-up window, as described in this Cookie Policy. The user can disable the use of cookies via their browser, but it should be noted that our website may no longer function properly.

Managing and controlling cookies

Cookie management is under the full control of the user, as they can restrict or disable the storage of cookies in the browser they use, and they can also remove existing cookies.