We may use cookies, web beacons (also known as "tracking pixels") and other tracking technologies to collect information about you when interact with our Site or emails, including information about your browsing. We may combine this information with other information we collect about you and use it for various purposes, such as improving our Site and your online experience. 

Cookies - Cookies are small text files that are stored on your computer and save certain settings as well as data for exchange with our online offer via your browser. A cookie usually contains the name of the domain from which the cookie file was sent, information about the age of the cookie and an alphanumeric identifier. 

Cookies enable us to recognise your computer and to make any pre-settings and preferences immediately available. The cookies we use are - as far as possible - so-called session cookies, which are automatically deleted at the end of the browser session. Occasionally, cookies with a longer storage period can also be used so that your settings and preferences can also be taken into account the next time you visit our online services. 

Cookies allow us to identify your computer and instantly apply your saved settings and preferences. Primarily, we use session cookies, which are automatically erased when your browser session ends. However, we may also use cookies with longer storage durations to remember your settings and preferences for future visits to our online services.

Most browsers are configured to accept cookies by default. However, you have the option to disable cookie storage or adjust your browser settings to notify you when cookies are sent. Additionally, you can manually remove cookies that have already been stored via your browser settings.

How to opt out of cookies

You can generally activate or later de-activate the use of cookies through a functionality built into your web browser. To learn more about how to control cookie settings through your browser:

Click here to learn more about the “Private Browsing” setting and managing cookie settings in Firefox;

Click here to learn more about “Incognito” and managing cookie settings in Chrome;

Click here to learn more about “InPrivate” and managing cookie settings in Microsoft Edge; or

Click here to learn more about “Private Browsing” and managing cookie settings in Safari.

If you want to learn more about cookies, or how to control, disable or delete them, please visit http://www.aboutcookies.org for detailed guidance. In addition, certain third-party advertising networks, including Google, permit users to opt out of or customize preferences associated with your internet browsing.