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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Braun Management uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on our website. It describes what cookies are, how we use them, your choices regarding cookies, and additional information about cookies and related technologies.

Effective date: January 1, 2024

1. What are cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone, or other device) when you visit a website. Cookies are widely used to make websites function properly, enhance user experience, and provide information to website operators.

Cookies can be classified by their duration and origin:

• Session cookies: Temporary cookies that are deleted when you close your browser. They are used to maintain your session as you navigate the website.
• Persistent cookies: Cookies that remain on your device for a specified period or until you delete them. They are used to remember your preferences and settings across visits.
• First-party cookies: Cookies set by the website you are visiting (in this case, management-braun.com).
• Third-party cookies: Cookies set by domains other than the website you are visiting, typically by service providers whose content or functionality is integrated into the website.

2. Legal basis for using cookies

Different categories of cookies have different legal requirements:

• Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually set in response to actions made by you (such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or completing forms). No consent is required for strictly necessary cookies.
• Non-essential cookies: Cookies used for analytics, performance monitoring, functionality preferences, or other purposes that are not strictly necessary for website operation require your consent before being placed on your device.

3. Types of cookies we use

4. Third-party services and cookies

We use third-party services that may set their own cookies on your device. These services operate under their own privacy policies and cookie practices:

• Vercel (hosting provider): Our website is hosted on Vercel infrastructure. Vercel may set cookies for security, performance optimization, and content delivery purposes. For more information, see Vercel's Privacy Policy.
• Content delivery networks (CDNs): Third-party CDNs may set cookies to optimize content delivery and improve website performance.
• Security services: Third-party security services may set cookies to protect against malicious activity, DDoS attacks, and other threats.

We do not use advertising cookies, social media tracking pixels, or remarketing technologies. We do not share data with social media platforms through embedded content or tracking mechanisms.

5. Similar technologies

In addition to cookies, we may use other similar technologies:

• Local storage: Similar to cookies, local storage allows websites to store data on your device. Local storage data persists until explicitly cleared and is not automatically deleted like session cookies.
• Session storage: Similar to local storage but cleared when the browser tab is closed.
• Server logs: Our servers automatically record certain information about each request, including IP address, browser type, referring page, and timestamp. This information is used for security, debugging, and aggregate analytics purposes.

6. Managing your cookie preferences

You have several options for controlling cookies:

6.1 Cookie consent

When you first visit our website, you will see a cookie consent notice that allows you to accept or decline non-essential cookies. You can change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser cookies and revisiting the website, at which point the consent notice will appear again.

6.2 Browser settings

Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can typically:

• View cookies stored on your device
• Delete some or all stored cookies
• Block all cookies or cookies from specific websites
• Block third-party cookies while allowing first-party cookies
• Receive notifications when cookies are being set
• Set cookies to expire when you close your browser

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this website and other websites you visit. Some features may not work properly or at all if cookies are disabled.

For instructions on managing cookies in specific browsers:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Safari
• Microsoft Edge

6.3 Do Not Track signals

Some browsers offer a "Do Not Track" (DNT) feature that sends a signal to websites requesting that your browsing activity not be tracked. Our website respects DNT signals where technically feasible. However, there is currently no universal standard for how websites should respond to DNT signals.

6.4 Mobile devices

Mobile devices may have additional settings for controlling cookies and tracking. Consult your device's documentation for information on managing cookies and privacy settings on mobile platforms.

7. Data processing and privacy

Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Where we use analytics cookies, data is collected in aggregated or anonymized form where possible. Personal data collected through cookies is subject to the same protections and retention policies described in our Privacy Policy.

Server logs containing technical information (including IP addresses) are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security monitoring, debugging, and compliance purposes, after which they are deleted or anonymized.

8. Your rights

You have rights regarding personal data collected through cookies, including the right to access, rectify, or delete your data, and the right to withdraw consent at any time. For complete information about your privacy rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

9. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or other factors. The "Effective date" at the top of this page indicates when this policy was last updated. We encourage you to review this page periodically for any changes. Continued use of our website after changes are posted constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.