Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile) when you visit our website. They help us provide you with a better browsing experience by remembering your preferences and understanding how you use our site.

2. Types of Cookies We Use

Essential Cookies (Always Active)

These cookies are necessary for our website to function properly and cannot be disabled. They include:

• Cookie Preference Cookies: Remember your cookie choices
• Security Cookies: Help protect against fraud and maintain security
• Load Balancing Cookies: Distribute website traffic efficiently

Analytics Cookies (Optional)

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website:

• Google Analytics: Tracks page views, user behavior, and site performance
• Session Recording: Helps us identify usability issues
• Heat Mapping: Shows us which areas of our site are most engaging

Marketing Cookies (Optional)

These cookies are used to deliver personalized content and track campaign effectiveness:

• Social Media Cookies: Enable sharing and social media interactions
• Advertising Cookies: Help us show relevant advertisements
• Conversion Tracking: Measures the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns

3. Detailed Cookie Information

4. How We Use Cookie Information

We use the information collected through cookies to:

• Improve website functionality and user experience
• Analyze website traffic and user behavior patterns
• Personalize content and recommendations
• Measure the effectiveness of our marketing campaigns
• Ensure website security and prevent fraud
• Remember your preferences and settings

5. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our site are set by third-party services:

Google Analytics

We use Google Analytics to understand how our website is used. Google's privacy policy: https://policies.google.com/privacy

Social Media Platforms

Our social media integration may set cookies from:

• Facebook - Cookie Policy
• LinkedIn - Cookie Policy
• Twitter - Cookie Policy

6. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

Our Cookie Management Tool

You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using our cookie banner that appears on your first visit. You can also update your preferences by clearing your cookies and revisiting our site.

Browser Settings

Most browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can:

• Block all cookies
• Block third-party cookies only
• Delete existing cookies
• Set preferences for specific websites

Browser-Specific Instructions

• Chrome
• Firefox
• Safari
• Internet Explorer
• Microsoft Edge

7. Impact of Disabling Cookies

Essential Cookies

Disabling essential cookies may result in:

• Reduced website functionality
• Inability to remember your preferences
• Security vulnerabilities

Analytics Cookies

Disabling analytics cookies means:

• We cannot track your usage patterns
• We may not identify and fix usability issues
• Your visits won't be counted in our statistics

Marketing Cookies

Disabling marketing cookies results in:

• Less personalized content
• Generic advertisements instead of targeted ones
• Reduced social media integration

8. Cookie Retention

We retain cookie information for different periods depending on their purpose:

• Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
• Persistent cookies: Stored for specified periods (from 24 hours to 2 years)
• Preference cookies: Retained until you change your settings or delete them

9. Data Protection and Security

Cookie data is protected through:

• Encryption during transmission
• Secure storage on our servers
• Access controls limiting who can view the data
• Regular security audits and updates
• Compliance with GDPR and Austrian data protection laws

10. International Data Transfers

Some of our third-party cookie providers may transfer data outside the European Economic Area (EEA). When this occurs, we ensure adequate protection through:

• European Commission adequacy decisions
• Standard contractual clauses
• Certified privacy frameworks

11. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this cookie policy from time to time to reflect changes in:

• Our use of cookies
• Legal requirements
• Third-party services we use
• Technology developments

We will notify you of significant changes by updating the "Last updated" date and, where appropriate, by email or website notice.

12. Contact Us About Cookies

If you have questions about our use of cookies or this policy, please contact us: