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General information
Data are the basis for all sound public health actions and the benefits of data-sharing are widely recognized, including scientific and public health benefits. The policy applies to the use and sharing of data collected by the website.
What categories of data do we collect?
Whenever you visit our website, we automatically store certain data. This includes your IP address, type and version of the browser you use, and the time, date, and website from which you come to our site.
Your IP address is saved in an anonymized manner. You can then no longer be identified. The legal basis for this data process is Art. 6 (1) lit. f GDPR.
Cookies and the right to object to direct advertising
"Cookies" are small files that are stored on a user's computer. Cookies can store different kinds of data. Cookies are primarily used to store information about users. They are stored on the users' devices during and/or after users visit a website or online store.
"Temporary cookies", "session cookies", or "transient cookies" are cookies that are deleted after users leave an online store and close their browsers. With such cookies, for example, the content of a shopping basket can be stored in an online shop or a login bottleneck. However, other cookies are referred to as "permanent" or "persistent" and remain stored even after the browser is closed. For example, users' login status can be saved when they visit a shop after several days. Likewise, permanent cookies can measure the "range" of a website (where the users are geographically located) or information on the users' interests.
This information is used for marketing purposes. "Third-party cookies" are cookies that are offered by the original providers (who operate the online store or website) to other parties. (If the original provider is the one using the cookies, they are often called "first-party cookies"). It is useful to know the above terms so that you understand our cookie policies and data protection agreement.
Furthermore, you can deactivate cookies from being stored on your computer or device by changing your browser settings. However, if you do this, it will likely lead to problems when you try to use our website, interfaces, and features on the interfaces.
Your rights as a "data subject"
You have the right to information about your personal data that we process. If you do not make requests for information in writing, please bear in mind that we might ask you to provide proof that you who you claim to be.
Furthermore, you have a right to rectification or deletion or restriction of processing, as it is applicable to you under the law.
Furthermore, in accordance with legal requirements, you have the right to object to us processing your data. You also have the right of data portability.