1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They help the website function correctly, remember your preferences, and, where permitted, help us understand how the site is used.
2. How we use cookies
We use cookies in three categories, described in the table below. You can choose which optional categories to allow using the cookie banner or the "Cookie Settings" link in the footer of every page.
| Category | Purpose | Can be disabled? |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Required for basic site functionality, such as remembering your cookie preferences and supporting site navigation and security. | No — these are essential to operate the site |
| Analytics | Helps us understand, in aggregate, how visitors use this site so we can improve content and navigation. Only active with your consent. | Yes |
| Marketing | Would be used to measure the relevance of outreach. Not currently active on this website, but the setting is available for future use. | Yes |
3. Managing your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by selecting "Cookie Settings" in the footer of any page. You may also clear cookies directly through your browser settings, though this may affect how parts of the site function.
4. Third-party content
Some pages on this site may load resources from third parties, such as web fonts or map embeds, which may set their own cookies or similar technologies subject to their own privacy practices.
5. Changes to this policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the cookies we use or for legal reasons. The "Last updated" date above reflects the most recent revision.
6. Contact
For questions about this Cookie Policy, contact us at support@bv-ag.org or +49 234 912831 60. See also our Privacy Policy.