Cookie Policy

What are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us keep the website functional, ensure security, and provide you with a better user experience.

Cookies do not contain personal information that could directly identify you. However, the information stored in cookies may be linked to other data we have about you.

Which Cookies Do We Use?

Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the functioning of our website and cannot be disabled.

Functional Cookies

These cookies improve the functionality and personalization of the website.

No Tracking or Advertising Cookies

External Resources and Third Parties

Google Fonts and Material Icons

We load fonts and icons directly from Google:

• Google Fonts (Inter): For the main font of our website
• Material Icons: For icons in the user interface

Privacy Notice: Google may collect your IP address when loading these resources. More information can be found in the Google Privacy Policy.

Accessibility Plugin

Our own Accessibility Plugin is loaded from localhost:3001 and may set technical cookies for accessibility functions. These cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of the plugin.

Stripe (Payment Processing)

For payment processing, we use Stripe, which may set its own cookies for secure payment processing. These are only active when using payment functions.

Legal Basis for Cookie Usage

Necessary Cookies (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

Necessary cookies are set based on our legitimate interests to:

• Keep the website technically functional
• Ensure security and protection against abuse
• Enable user login
• Perform session management

Functional Cookies (Art. 6 Para. 1 lit. f GDPR)

Functional cookies are set to:

• Improve user-friendliness
• Save your settings
• Avoid repeated inputs
• Provide a personalized user experience

Manage Cookie Settings

Browser Settings

You can manage cookies in your browser:

• Block all cookies: Complete deactivation (may affect website functions)
• Block third-party cookies: Block only external cookies
• Delete cookies on close: Automatic deletion after browser closure
• Cookie notifications: Warning before setting cookies

Specific Browser Instructions

• Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
• Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
• Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Cookies and Website Data
• Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions

Effects of Cookie Deactivation

If you disable cookies, this may have the following effects:

• Login: You must log in again with each visit
• Settings: Your preferences will not be saved
• Functionality: Some features may not work properly
• User-friendliness: Repeated inputs required
• Dashboard: Layout settings are lost
• Plugin: Accessibility plugin settings are not saved

Cookie Categories in Detail

Technically Necessary Cookies

These cookies are required for the basic functions of the website:

• User authentication and session management
• Security measures against CSRF attacks
• Shopping cart functionality (if available)
• Load balancing and server assignment

Performance and Functional Cookies

These cookies improve website performance:

• Caching of analysis results
• Optimization of loading times
• User-friendly navigation
• Personalized content

Future Changes

Should we use additional cookies or tracking tools in the future, we will:

• Update this cookie policy accordingly
• Inform you about significant changes
• Obtain your explicit consent for cookies requiring consent
• Provide opt-out options

Contact and Further Information

If you have questions about our cookie usage, contact us:

More information about data protection can be found in our Privacy Policy.