What are cookies?

Cookies and similar technologies are very small text files or pieces of code that often contain a unique identifier. When you visit a website or use a mobile application, a computer asks your computer or mobile device for permission to save this file on your computer or mobile device and gain access to information. Information collected through cookies and similar technologies may include the date and time of the visit and how you use a particular website or mobile application.

Why do we use cookies?

Cookies make sure that during your visit to our online shop, you remain logged in, all items remain stored in your shopping cart, you can shop safely, and the website keeps running smoothly. The cookies also help us see how our website is used and how we can improve it. Furthermore, depending on your preferences, our own cookies may be used to present you with targeted advertisements that match your personal interests.

What type of cookies do we use?

Necessary cookies

These cookies are necessary for the website to function properly. Some of the following actions can be performed by using these cookies.
– Store articles in a shopping cart for online purchases
– Save your cookie preferences for this website
– Saving language preferences
– Log in to our portal. We need to check whether you are logged in.

Performance cookies

These cookies are used to gather statistical information about the use of our website, also called analytics cookies. We use this data for performance and website optimisation.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable more functionality for our website visitors. Our external service providers or our own website can set these cookies. The following functionalities may or may not be activated when you accept this category.
– Live chat services
– Watch online videos
– Social media sharing buttons

Advertising/tracking cookies

These cookies are set by external advertising partners and are used to profile and track data across multiple websites. If you accept these cookies, we may show our advertisements on other websites based on your user profile and preferences.
These cookies also store data on how many visitors have seen or clicked our advertisements to optimise advertising campaigns.

Unclassified

These cookies are still in the classification process. They will fall into one of the following categories: Necessary, Performance, Functional, or Advertising.

How can I switch off or remove cookies?

You can opt out of all cookies except the necessary ones. In the browser settings, you can configure cookies to be blocked. Most browsers provide you with an explanation on how to do this in the so-called ‘help function ’. If you block cookies, you may not be able to use all the technical features our website offers, which could affect your experience.