Cookie notice
1. Use of cookies
We use cookies on this website - as well as for email notifications, advertising and interactive applications - to continually optimize our services.
2. What is a cookie?
Cookies are text files - usually consisting of letters and numbers - that are stored on a user’s device when visiting certain websites. We use cookies to provide specific functions on our pages and to learn how we can further improve our services.
Some cookies are essential for the site to function and are activated automatically when you visit. Other cookies enable us to offer services and features that best meet users’ needs and to tailor our services for simple, fast use.
3. What types of cookies does this website use?
Cookies are categorized as follows:
Essential cookies,
performance cookies and
preference cookies (persistent cookies).
3.1 Essential cookies
Essential cookies allow users to navigate the website and use its features. Without these cookies, requested services — such as contact or inquiry forms — cannot be provided.
We use essential cookies to
- ensure the website works and functions are executed correctly;
- remember your selections in a product configurator;
- facilitate planning when procuring a service or product.
3.2 Performance cookies
Performance cookies collect information on how users interact with our website. They help us to improve the functionality of our website, to see which areas of the website are of greater interest to our customers and to learn more about the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns. All of this helps us to offer our users the services and functions that best meet their needs.
We use performance cookies to
- compile statistics on site usage and assess the effectiveness of our advertising campaigns;
- draw on aggregated, non-personal usage patterns to improve our website.
Some performance cookies are provided by authorized third parties (third-party cookies); they are not permitted to use these cookies for purposes other than those stated above.
3.3 Preference cookies (persistent cookies)
So-called preference cookies are stored on a user’s device between browser sessions. They retain settings or preferences to improve the user experience on subsequent visits. Some of these cookies are provided by authorized third parties.
We use preference cookies to
- display various offers on our website, product pages and landing pages that we believe may interest users.
Some preference cookies are provided by authorized third parties (third-party cookies); they are not permitted to use them for purposes other than those stated above.
4. Allow or block cookies in your browser
Your browser’s Help menu explains how to prevent the acceptance of new cookies, have your browser notify you when a new cookie is set, and disable cookies entirely. Because disabling all cookies may prevent some functions or content on our website from working, we recommend leaving cookies enabled. Otherwise, relevant, personalized offers may not be displayed if cookies are not accepted.