A “cookie” is a small text file that is sent to the computer to identify the visitor’s browser or to store information and settings in the browser. You can also refuse browser cookies by disabling the appropriate setting in your browser. However, if you choose this setting, you may not be able to access certain parts of the website or some features may no longer function properly. The following cookies are used on this website and its subdomains:

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Navigation cookies are essential for the normal navigation and use of the website. Without these cookies, the website may not access certain functions or may not operate correctly.

Functional cookies extend the website’s functionality by storing your settings. They record the preferences you make (e.g., username or language) and help improve the website.

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Performance cookies can be from us or from third parties. The information collected by these cookies is anonymous and is not used to collect personal data or for advertising purposes.

Marketing and retargeting cookies are used by third parties to display advertisements. No personal data is processed; however, a connection is made with your computer or other devices by tracking the stored information.

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Instructions for disabling cookies

Internet Explorer
Block or allow all cookies

1. Open Internet Explorer  
2. Navigate to “Tools” and select “Internet Options”  
3. Go to the “Privacy” tab and move the slider to the top to block all cookies  
4. Click OK to confirm  

More information: https://support.microsoft.com/de-de/help/17442/windows-internet-explorer-delete-manage-cookies

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Firefox 
To block cookies from all websites:

1. Click the menu button and select Settings  
2. Navigate to the Privacy section  
3. Under “History,” select “Use custom settings for history” and uncheck “Accept cookies from websites” then save the settings  

More information: https://support.mozilla.org/de/kb/Cookies-blockieren

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Google Chrome

1. Click the Chrome menu icon  
2. Select Settings  
3. Scroll down and click “Advanced” to show additional settings  
4. In the “Privacy and security” section, click “Content settings”  
5. Select “Block sites from storing cookies”  
6. Click Done  

More information: https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/95647?hl=de

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Safari

1. Open Safari  
2. In the menu bar, select “Preferences,” then click “Privacy” in the dialog window that opens  
3. Under “Cookies and website data,” specify whether and when Safari should store cookies. For further information, click the Help button (question mark icon)  
4. To see the cookies stored on your computer, click “Manage Website Data”  

More information: https://support.apple.com/de-de/guide/safari/manage-cookies-and-website-data-sfri11471/mac