What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that websites place on the user's computer or device when they visit the site. These files can contain various information that helps websites function and improve the user experience.

What are cookies used for?

Session Management:
Cookies help websites remember that a user is logged in. For example, when you log into an online store, the cookie stores the login information, so you don't have to log in again on each page.
Personalization:
Cookies allow websites to remember user settings and preferences, such as language settings or theme colors.
Tracking and Analytics:
Cookies allow websites to track user activities, such as which pages they visit and how much time they spend there. This data helps improve the website and the user experience.
Advertising:
Cookies enable advertisers to display personalized ads to users. For example, if a user frequently searches for shoes, advertisers can show them shoe ads accordingly.

How do cookies work?

When you first visit a website, it sends a cookie to your browser. The browser stores this cookie on your computer or device. When you visit the same website again, the browser sends the cookie to the server. The server can then recognize the user and load previous settings or activities.

Types of cookies

Session cookies:
These cookies are only valid for the duration of the browsing session. When you close the browser, these cookies are deleted.
Persistent cookies:
These cookies remain on the device for a longer period, even after the browser is closed. Websites use these to remember user settings and data over the long term.
First-party cookies:
These cookies are placed by the website you are visiting.
Third-party cookies:
These cookies are placed by a third party, such as an advertising provider, not the website you are visiting.

How can you manage cookies?

Most browsers allow you to manage and delete cookies. You can set your browser to warn you before a cookie is placed on your computer, or you can disable cookies altogether. However, it is important to know that if you disable cookies, some websites may not function properly, or you may lose your personalized settings.

What cookies does this site use?

This site uses convenience and statistical cookies. Convenience cookies work in the background to ensure the site's convenience features. A specific example is the price calculator, which uses cookies to store selected options so that they can be copied into the quote request with a single click. Since these cookies ensure the basic functions of the site, their acceptance is mandatory. Additionally, the site uses statistical cookies if accepted. These cookies collect anonymous visitor data, which we can analyze using Google Analytics to make improvements to the site. You can change your decision regarding these cookies at any time below. All cookies used on the site are automatically deleted every 7 days.

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