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Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Braun Management uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on this website, in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the German Telemedia Act (TMG), and the Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG).

Effective date: 1 January 2024

1. What are cookies?

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

Cookies may be session cookies (which are deleted when you close your browser) or persistent cookies (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them). Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third parties whose services are integrated into the website (third-party cookies).

2. Legal basis for cookies

Under German and European law, different types of cookies require different legal bases:

• Strictly necessary cookies: These cookies are essential for the website to function and do not require consent under Section 25(2) TTDSG.
• Non-essential cookies: Cookies used for analytics, performance monitoring, or other non-essential purposes require your prior consent under Section 25(1) TTDSG, in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

3. Types of cookies used on this website

4. Third-party services

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

• Hosting services: Our website is hosted on Vercel, which may set cookies for security and performance purposes.
• Content delivery networks: May set cookies to optimize content delivery and website performance.
• Security services: May set cookies for protection against malicious activity.

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

5. Managing your cookie preferences

You can control and manage cookies in several ways:

5.1 Cookie consent

When you first visit our website, you will be presented with a cookie banner 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.

5.2 Browser settings

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

• View what cookies are stored on your device
• Delete some or all cookies
• Block cookies entirely or from specific websites
• Configure notifications when cookies are set

Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of this and other websites. For information on how to manage cookies in your specific browser, please consult your browser's help documentation.

5.3 Do Not Track

Some browsers offer a Do Not Track feature that signals to websites that you do not wish to be tracked. Our website respects these signals where technically feasible.

6. Data processing and storage

Information collected through cookies is processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Where analytics cookies are used, data is anonymized or pseudonymized where possible. Server logs containing technical information are retained for a maximum of 90 days for security and troubleshooting purposes.

7. Your rights

Under the GDPR, you have rights regarding the 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 more information about your rights and how to exercise them, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

8. Changes to this Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, or legal requirements. 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.