1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on the user’s device when visiting a website. They make it possible to recognise the browser and restore settings. In addition to cookies, equivalent techniques may be used that store or read information on the device (e.g. local storage or tracking pixels).
The legal basis for storing information on the device and accessing it is the ePrivacy framework as implemented in the applicable jurisdiction; where personal data is processed, the GDPR applies in addition.
2. Consent and withdrawal
Cookies other than strictly necessary ones are used only after the user’s express consent. Consent is collected via the consent banner and recorded.
Consent may be withdrawn or amended at any time with effect for the future via the cookie settings available in the banner or in the website footer.
Information on the current list of cookies used is additionally provided by the consent management system.
3. Categories of cookies used
Necessary – required for the technical operation of the website (e.g. language selection, session handling, storing consent settings).
Statistics – used to analyse how the website is used (reach, clicks, heatmaps).
Marketing – used to measure and manage advertising campaigns and to serve remarketing content.
4. Overview of services used
| Service / provider | Purpose | Category | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookiebot (Usercentrics A/S) | Consent management, storing cookie settings | Necessary | up to 12 months |
| Polylang (website plugin) | Storing the selected language | Necessary | 12 months |
| WordPress (website system) | Session and login handling | Necessary | session / up to 12 months |
| Contentsquare (heatmaps & behaviour analytics) | User behaviour analysis, heatmaps, session replay | Statistics | session up to 13 months |
| Google Tag Manager | Technical delivery and control of measurement and marketing tags | Necessary / Statistics | no own cookies |
| Google Analytics 4 (under review) | Reach measurement | Statistics | up to 14 months |
| Meta Pixel (Meta Platforms Ireland Ltd.) | Campaign measurement, remarketing | Marketing | up to 3 months |
Note: this list will be completed after the technical review of all tools used and after the client provides its data. The cookie declaration generated by the consent platform is also authoritative.
5. Retention and control
The specific retention period is set out in section 4. Session cookies are deleted at the end of the browser session, persistent cookies after the respective period expires.
Users may additionally restrict or delete cookies in their browser settings. Blocking necessary cookies may limit the functionality of the website.
6. Further information
Details on the processing of personal data, legal bases, recipients, third-country transfers and data subject rights can be found in the Privacy Policy.
7. Changes to this cookie declaration
This declaration will be updated whenever the services used change. The published version applies.
Version: 14.10.2026
