Data protection information for the use of cookies
Cookies are small text files that your browser saves on your device at our website’s command. Cookies facilitate user interactions and other expedient things when you use websites. Cookies do not damage your computer or contain viruses.
To make the visit to our website appealing and to enable the use of certain functions, we use various cookies.
Description and scope of data processing
We use both temporary cookies, which are automatically deleted when you close your browser, and so-called "persistent" (permanent) cookies, whose expiration time is set to a date in the future for your convenience. Cookies can be provided by us or by third parties.
The user data collected in this way is pseudonymised. It is therefore not possible to assign the data directly to the requesting user. The data is not stored together with other personal data of the user.
When you visit our pages, an integrated application provides you with complete information on the cookies used, as well as the option of preventing the use of non-essential cookies or of consenting to their use via opt-in.
Details of the cookies used and setting options for the websites operated by ICAROS can be found here:
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Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using
- essential cookies are Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest) or Article 6(1)(c) GDPR (compliance with legal obligations).
- Analysis and marketing cookies require the user's consent (Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.
- Cookies, by which data is transferred to third countries, require the consent of the user (Article 49(1)(a) GDPR)
Purpose of the data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users. Certain functions of websites cannot be offered without the use of cookies. This applies, for example, to the integrated application with which consent can be obtained for the use of functional cookies or for the provision of the shopping basket in the web shop.
These purposes also include our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data in accordance with Article 6(1)(f) for the use of cookies not requiring consent.
The purpose of the consent management service is to comply with legal requirements regarding the legal basis for cookie use.
Analysis and marketing cookies are used to improve the quality of our website and its content. The use of marketing cookies enables us to provide you with personalised content and offers that match your interests. These cookies are only activated if you give us your consent to do so.
Transfer to third countries
If consent is given, data may be transferred to the USA, through third-party cookies.
According to the case law of the European Court of Justice (judgement of 16.07.2020, ref.: C-311/18 ("Schrems II")) there is no adequate level of data protection in the USA. There is a risk that your data may be processed by U.S. authorities, for control and monitoring purposes, possibly without the possibility of legal recourse.
Duration of storage
Cookies are stored on the user's computer, which transmits them to our website. "Session-Cookies" are automatically deleted after the end of your visit. Other cookies remain stored on your device until a storage period, which may vary, has expired or until you delete them.
The storage times of individual cookies for the websites operated by ICAROS can be found in the setting options above.
Possibility of objection and removal
As user, you have full control over the use of cookies and can change or withdraw your consent for the websites operated by ICAROS at any time in the setting options above.
Global cookie settings
By changing the settings in your Internet browser, you can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies. Cookies already stored can be deleted at any time.
Many third-party applications that use cookies offer opt-out features that set opt-out cookies. These opt-out cookies must not be deleted for deactivation to remain active. If you have deleted all your cookies in your browser, you will need to set the opt-out cookie again the next time you visit our site.
If cookies are deactivated for our website, it may no longer be possible to use all functions of the website to their full extent.
You can use the following links to check cookie settings in your browser and adjust them according to your preferences: