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Cookies allow us to recognise your browser and use the information we obtain in this way, for example, to count the number of browsers visiting our websites and to analyse the use of our websites, such as statistical monitoring. They also allow us to view and track the interests of our users and thus improve our website. All information collected is anonymous and cannot be used to link any online activity to a specific individual.
The websites use Google Analytics cookies. For more information about Google's privacy policy and the use of Google Analytics, please click here.
Most Internet browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can change your browser settings if you prefer and disable cookies at any time. You can avoid cookies by editing your browser settings and disabling them.
Advertising cookies help us to select the most relevant and interesting ads for you. They also prevent the same ads from being shown. Some third-party vendors may also use cookies or web beacons (1 pixel image file) to show you the ads you like when you visit different sites. The information collected through cookies and web beacons does not reveal any personal information, such as your name or contact details, to us or to third parties. Third-party advertisers may also use technology to measure the effectiveness of advertisements. To do this, they may use a tracking (a one-pixel GIF file) placed on our website to collect anonymous information. By obtaining anonymous information about a user's visits to these and other websites, advertisers can design advertisements for products and services that may be of interest to the user.
Our websites use the Google Adwords cookie to target marketing using a list of users on Google's advertising networks. The user is not identifiable from the information associated with the cookie. You can opt out of Google Adwords marketing based on user lists.
For more information on browser-based advertising targeting, please visit the Your Online Choices website.