Cookie policy

a. Type and purpose of processing

Like many other websites, we also use so-called “cookies”.

Cookies are simple files that store information about our website and your use of it. These small files are automatically created by your browser when you use our website and are stored locally on your device. This does not mean that we immediately obtain knowledge of your identity. The use of cookies serves to make the use of our website more pleasant for you.

We therefore make a fundamental distinction between technically necessary and non-necessary cookies:

Technically necessary cookies (“first-party cookies”) are required for the operation of a website and are essential for navigating it and using its functions. These cookies are not permanently stored on your computer or device and are deleted when you close your browser. These are known as “session cookies”.

Information on the technically necessary cookies used can be found in the cookie consent tool under “Details”.

Non-essential cookies, on the other hand, are mostly functional cookies, analytics and performance cookies, and marketing cookies, which enable us to record and count the number of visitors and traffic sources, for example, in order to measure and improve the performance of the website. They also help us to find out if there are any problems or errors on certain pages, which pages are most popular, and how visitors navigate the website.

• Functional cookies
  Functional cookies are used to store information entered, such as the user name or language selection, and thus offer website visitors improved and personalised functions based on this information.
• Analysis and performance cookies
  Analysis and performance cookies are used to track visits and individual activities on websites. They serve to statistically record and evaluate the use of websites.
• Marketing cookies
  Marketing cookies originate from external advertising companies, among others, and are used to collect information about the websites visited by the user, e.g. to create target group-oriented advertising for the user, but also to display external content such as videos, road maps or company profiles on social media platforms.

Information on cookies that are not technically necessary can be found in the cookie consent tool under “Details”.

b. Legal basis for data processing

The use of technically necessary cookies (“first-party cookies”) is possible without the consent of the website visitor and is subject to a legitimate interest in the economic operation and optimisation of our website and services within the meaning of Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR and § 25 (2) No. 2 TDDDG for the related processing.

The use of non-essential cookies, such as functional cookies, analysis and performance cookies, and marketing cookies, is subject to the consent of the website visitor in accordance with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR and Section 25(1) TDDDG for the related processing operations.

c. Data categories

• IP address
• Browser used
• Operating system used
• Session ID or value/content of the cookie
• For further information, see “Details” in the cookie consent tool

d. Recipient

Marketing department, technical and specialist support and FORMAT’s internal IT department, as well as external service providers (for further information, see “Details” in the cookie consent tool)

The cookie consent tool “Cookiebot” is operated by Usercentrics A/S, Havnegade 39, 1058 Copenhagen, Denmark.

e. Storage periods

The storage periods for the individual cookies and other technologies used can be found in the cookie consent tool under “Details”.

Users can also set their web browser to generally prevent cookies from being stored on their device or to ask them each time whether they agree to cookies being set. Once cookies have been set, users can delete them at any time. How this works is described in the help function of the respective web browser.

Disabling cookies altogether may result in functional restrictions on this website.

f. Requirement to provide your personal data

The provision of your personal data in cookies is voluntary for non-essential cookies, based solely on your consent (so-called opt-in cookies). You can also prevent the use of preset, technically necessary cookies (socalled opt-out cookies) via your browser settings. However, without your consent, the service and functionality of our website cannot be guaranteed. In addition, individual services may be unavailable or restricted.

g. Third country transfers

The transfer and processing of your personal data also takes place in third countries for certain cookie categories (for further information, see “Details” in the cookie consent tool and in the privacy policy). By consenting to these certain cookie categories, you agree to the processing of data stored on your device or terminal equipment, such as personal identifiers or IP addresses, for these processing purposes in accordance with Section 25 (1) TDDDG and Art. 6 (1) lit. a GDPR. Furthermore, in accordance with Art. 49 (1) (a) GDPR, you consent to providers in the USA also processing your data. In this case, it is possible that the transmitted data may be processed by local authorities.

h. Revocation of consent

You can change/revoke your consent at any time with future effect by clicking on the cookie consent tool button at the bottom left of the website. Revoking your consent does not affect the legality of the processing carried out on the basis of your consent prior to revocation.

i. Automated decision-making and profiling

As a responsible company, we do not use cookies for automated decision-making or profiling.