Cookie Policy
Note: The legally binding version of this cookie policy is the German version. This English translation is provided for informational purposes only.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device by websites. They serve to make the website functional, to make usage more efficient, or to provide certain information.
2. Which Cookies and Technologies Do We Use?
2.1 Technically Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the operation of our website. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest).
- Theme preference — Stores your choice between light and dark design. Stored locally in the browser (Local Storage). No expiration date.
2.2 Consent Management (Cookiebot)
We use Cookiebot by Usercentrics A/S as our consent management platform. Cookiebot sets its own cookies to store your consent decisions. These cookies are technically necessary and are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(c) GDPR (legal obligation).
2.3 Contact Form (Web3Forms & hCaptcha)
For our contact form, we use Web3Forms for message delivery and hCaptcha for spam prevention. hCaptcha is provided by Intuition Machines, Inc. and serves solely to distinguish between human users and automated access.
These services are technically necessary for the operation of the contact form and are processed on the basis of Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in spam prevention and proper delivery of contact requests). For more information, see the hCaptcha Privacy Policy.
2.4 Analytics Cookies (Google Analytics 4)
We use Google Analytics 4 (Tracking ID: G-GYV12YWCV8) to analyse website usage. Google Analytics sets the following cookies:
- _ga — Distinguishes unique users. Expiry: 2 years.
- _ga_* — Stores session state. Expiry: 2 years.
These cookies are only set after your explicit consent via the cookie banner. We have enabled IP anonymisation. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent). You can withdraw your consent at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer or via the Cookiebot banner.
3. Managing and Deleting Cookies
Via our cookie banner (provided by Cookiebot), you can select which cookie categories you wish to allow when you first visit the site. You can change your settings at any time via the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer.
You can also configure your browser to inform you about the setting of cookies and to allow cookies only on a case-by-case basis. Please note that disabling cookies may limit the functionality of this website.
4. Detailed Cookie Declaration
The following listing is automatically generated by Cookiebot and shows all cookies used on this website:
5. Further Information
For more information about how we handle your personal data, please see our Privacy Policy.
For questions about this cookie policy, please contact: [email protected]
6. Last Updated
This cookie policy is current as of March 2026 and will be updated as necessary.