Log Files and Cookies
When you visit our website or retrieve a file, data relating to this process is saved in a log file on our Internet server. This means that the data your browser transmits to us is automatically collected and stored when you visit our website.
In concrete terms, this data consists of the shortened and therefore anonymised IP address (shortening excludes the possibility of assigning it to a specific person), the most recent website visited by you (referrer), the names of accessed files, the date and time of access, and the operating system and browser version of your PC.
We also store the aforementioned data in log files. This storage is for the purpose of ensuring the functionality of the website. Furthermore, we use the data to measure the coverage of our website, and to optimise our website and ensure its security. However, there is no storage of the aforementioned data together with other personal data. The log files are stored for seven days and then erased. An exception shall apply where there is a statutory duty to forward the data.
Cookies are text files that generally consist of letters and numbers and are stored on the user’s computer when they visit our website. Cookies enable us to expand the range of functionality within our Internet presence in order to make it as enjoyable as possible for you to use.
Session cookies are only stored on your computer for the duration of your visit to our website. We only use session cookies. You can prevent cookies from being stored by making the appropriate setting on your browser. However, we would like to point out that should you choose to do this, you may not be able to use the site’s functionalities to their full potential.