Use of Cookies

This website and its online services may use cookies to improve our services.

The decision to allow the use of cookies on this website is entirely yours. Please note that the website functions optimally only if cookies are enabled.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that your browser stores on your device when you visit our website. They allow our website to recognize your device the next time you visit, providing you with a more personalized browsing experience.

Cookies are not intended to spy on users and do not track everything you do. They are not malicious code or viruses. Cookies are not associated with unwanted messages or spam, cannot store passwords, and are not used solely for advertising. Information such as your name or email address will not be stored — websites cannot access your personal information or files on your device.

In order to use cookies in accordance with the Electronic Communications Act, Personal Data Protection Act, EU Directives 2002/58/EC and 95/46/EC, and the GDPR, we require your consent.

Types of cookies

Session and Persistent Cookies


  • Session cookies are temporary and expire when you leave the website. They are necessary for certain applications or functions on this site to work properly.

  • Persistent cookies improve user experience (e.g., remembering login details so you don’t have to enter them each time). They remain on your browser for a longer period, depending on your browser settings, and transfer data to the web server each time you visit the site.

First-party and Third-party Cookies


  • First-party cookies are issued by this website. They are usually used for website functionality and remembering your preferences.

  • Third-party cookies are set by other websites or services (e.g., YouTube). We have no access to or control over these cookies. Please consult the privacy policies of these third parties. If you are in the EU, you can learn more about third-party cookies here: http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/.

Necessary and Other Cookies


  • Necessary cookies are essential for the website to function and for you to use its features and services. For example, they allow navigation and access to secure areas. By using this website, you automatically consent to the use of necessary cookies. Examples: PHPSESSID, _exp cookies.

  • Performance cookies collect information about how visitors use the website, such as the most visited pages and error messages. These cookies do not collect personally identifiable information. All data is anonymous and used only to improve website performance.

  • Functional cookies allow the website to remember choices and preferences you make during visits, such as language or currency settings. They may also enable third-party social sharing tools.

  • Marketing cookies track visitors across the website to show relevant ads for individual users, increasing their value for publishers and advertisers.

Cookies used on this website

Session cookies:


  • PHPSESSID – contains only a reference to the session stored on the web server. No data is stored in the browser.

First-party cookies (this website):


  • cc_cookie_accept – remembers if you accepted all cookies.

  • cc_cookie_decline – remembers if you accepted only necessary cookies.

  • _exp cookies (e.g., exp_last_visit, exp_last_activity, exp_tracker, exp_csrf_token, exp_cart) – used for essential site functionality, session tracking, and user activity.

Third-party cookies:


  • __atuvc, __atuvs, __atssc – used by AddThis for social sharing.

  • Facebook: sb, datr, locale, wd, fr

  • Pinterest: _auth, _pinterest_cm, _pinterest_sess

  • LinkedIn: _lipt, liap, lang, lidc, bcookie, _guid, _ga, sdsc, li_at, JSESSIONID, bscookie, sl, share_setting, visit

  • Google Analytics: _ga, _gid, _gat, AMP_TOKEN, _gac, __utma, __utmb, __utmc, __utmt, __utmz

  • DoubleClick (Google): CONSENT, PREF, VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC

  • YouTube: NID, 1P_JAR, CONSENT

  • Google Maps cookies for anonymous usage statistics

These third-party cookies are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies. Links:

How to accept or reject cookies

You can block some or all cookies used on this website, but this may affect website functionality.


  • Cookie settings are available at the bottom of this page. You can reset your preferences at any time.

  • You can also adjust cookies through your browser settings. Links for popular browsers: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Safari, Opera.

  • Most browsers allow private/“incognito” mode, which limits cookie storage and deletes session cookies automatically.

  • Third-party apps can help manage or block cookies. You can also delete previously stored cookies via your browser history settings.

  • More info: www.allaboutcookies.org