With this cookie policy we want to explain what cookies and cookie-like technologies are, how we and other service providers use them on this website, what information they collect, for how long, and for what purposes we use them.
This cookie policy is a supplement to the privacy policy of this website. The cookie policy specifies how the website uses cookies and what data it collects through them, while the privacy policy is a more comprehensive overview of all data processing activities on and beyond the website.
Cookies are small pieces of information, similar to text files, that can be stored and read on an end device. They serve various purposes, including maintaining basic website functionality, security and privacy, providing optional website features, collecting statistical data about visitor flow, and powering marketing systems. Practical examples of what can be stored in cookies include the login status of user accounts, the contents of shopping carts on e-commerce platforms, or a user ID for tracking behaviour on a website.
Technically, data can be stored in different ways. The best-known examples are HTTP cookies and cookie-like technologies such as local storage, session storage or IndexedDB. Each type of storage has different properties, which determine the technical handling, availability and authorised controllers for accessing the information. All of these types of storage are commonly summarised under the term “cookies” and are therefore referred to as such in this cookie policy.
Setting and reading cookies in the European Union (EU) and the European Economic Area (EEA), in accordance with Art. 5 (3) of the ePrivacy Directive and Recital 66 of the ePrivacy Directive, is only permitted if the user has given their consent based on comprehensive information about the purposes of the processing. The website operator may also set cookies if they are strictly necessary to provide you, as a user, with an explicitly requested service, e.g. the basic content of this website or other strictly necessary cookies for basic website functions, which will be displayed to you without your consent.
Services and their cookies can be set and read on the legal basis of your consent or legitimate interest. When you first visited this website, you were asked for consent and had the opportunity to object to the use of certain services. You have the right to review the history of your decisions, change your privacy settings, object to the use of services, and revoke your consent at any time via the cookie settings available on the website.
How to remove cookies in the browser: To remove cookies from your device, you can delete browsing data in your browser settings. This action will remove all cookies from all websites you have visited, potentially including saved login data and website preferences. In some browsers, you can simply delete cookies and similar data without deleting your entire browsing history.
How to control cookies in the browser: For more detailed control over cookies specific to certain websites, go to the privacy and cookie settings within the browser you use. There you can adjust settings related to the use of cookies on individual pages.
How to block cookies in the browser: Most modern browsers can be configured in their settings to block the setting of all cookies on your device. However, blocking cookies could cause certain services and functions to stop working properly, e.g. logging in as a user. You can also use extensions for many browsers that can block the setting of cookies on websites.
On this website, both the website operator and third-party services used on this website can set cookies and access their contents. First-party cookies are created by the visited website and can only be read by the website operator and integrated third-party services on this website. Third-party cookies are usually set by third-party services on other domains, can be read on all websites where the service controlling the domain is embedded and are used, for example, by advertising networks to track user behaviour across different websites and offer personalised advertising.
List of cookies currently in use (managed via the cookie-consent system):
| Category | Cookie name | Service | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | real_cookie_banner* | Real Cookie Banner | 365 days | HTTP cookie |
| Essential | real_cookie_banner*-tcf | Real Cookie Banner | 365 days | HTTP cookie |
| Essential | real_cookie_banner*-gcm | Real Cookie Banner | 365 days | HTTP cookie |
| Essential | real_cookie_banner-test | Real Cookie Banner | — | HTTP cookie |
| Essential | real_cookie_banner* (local) | Real Cookie Banner | — | Local storage |
| Statistics | wpcom-thirdparty-cookie-check | Jetpack Stats | 1 hour | HTTP cookie |
| Statistics | tusSupport | Jetpack Stats | — | Local storage |
This cookie policy was last updated on 27 January 2025.