I. Introduction

This Cookie Policy provides information on the different types of cookies that may be used in connection our website, www.himacs.eu, controlled by LX Hausys Europe GmbH (“Website”).

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Cookies collect standard Internet log information and visitor behavior information. When you visit our Website, we may collect information from you automatically through cookies to improve your experience on our Website. A cookie also may contain information about your computer, such as user settings, browsing history and activities conducted while using our services. Web beacons (also called pixel tags, clear GIFs or single pixel gifs) are another type of data collection technology. A web beacon is computer code that enables us to monitor user activity and Application audience. Web beacons also include pixel image used to let the sender of marketing emails know when the email, or when the links included in the email have been accessed. (cookies and other tracking technologies are herein referred to together as “Cookies”).

Please note that we may only use these cookies subject to your consent made via the cookie banner presented when you visit the Website for the first time.

You can either agree or disagree to our use of the cookies by selecting the relevant settings on the banner or by changing your browser settings in accordance with the instructions set forth in this policy.

We may update this Cookie Policy to take into account changes in our use of cookies. The date of last update of this policy is indicated at the bottom of this page. Any modification made to this policy will come into effect when it is posted on the Website.

 

II. What cookies are used on the Website?

We use the following cookies on the Website:

 

First party and third party cookies

First-party cookies and third-party cookies are different types of cookies:

  • First-party cookies are placed on your device directly by us. For example, we use first-party cookies to adapt the Website to your device or language preferences and to secure your use of Website.
  • Third-party cookies are placed on your device by our third-party business partners and service providers. For example, we use third-party cookies to analyze the audience on our Website.

Session and persistent cookies

Session cookies and persistent cookies are also different types of cookies.

  • Session cookies only last from the moment they are placed on your browser until the moment when you close your browser. We use session cookies for a variety of purposes, including to learn more about your use of our Website during one single browser session and to help you to use our Website more efficiently.
  • Persistent cookies have a longer lifespan and are not automatically deleted when you close your web browser. These types of cookies are primarily used for analytical purposes.

Strictly necessary cookies

These cookies are essential and necessary for the operation of our Website, including cookies that allow you to access secure areas of the Website. Without these cookies, the services you have requested cannot be provided.

Statistical Cookies

These cookies allow us to recognize and count the number of visitors, learn how visitors move around within the Website and improve the functionality of the Website. All information collected by these cookies is anonymous and only used to improve the functionality of our website.

Google Analytics Cookies

Our Website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics services provided by Google, Inc. (“Google”). Google Analytics use cookies to help analyze how the users use the Website. The information generated by the cookie about your use of the website, including your IP address will be transmitted to and stored by Google on servers in the United States in accordance with their privacy policy.

Marketing Cookies

These cookies are used to track visitors across websites and collect information about your visit to our site, including the content you have viewed, the links you have followed and information about your browser, device and your IP address. The intention is to display ads that are relevant and engaging for the individual user and thereby more valuable for publishers and third party advertisers.

You can find more information about the types of cookies we use for the Website

Name

Type of Cookie

Source

Purpose

Retention Period

has_js

Necessary

www.himacs.eu

To store whether the browser supports JavaScript

100 days

cookie-agreed

Necessary

www.himacs.eu

To store whether the cookie hint was already displayed

100 days

cookie-agreed-categories

Necessary

www.himacs.eu

To store which cookie categories were accepted. This cookie is stored for 100 days

100 days

newsletter-popup

Necessary

www.himacs.eu

To store whether the newsletter pop-up has already been displayed.

30 days

yt-remote-device-id

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves the unique device ID when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites.

Until the browser cookies are deleted.

yt-remote-device-id

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves the unique device ID when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites.

Until the browser cookies are deleted.

yt-player-headers-readable

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves whether the player's streaming headers can be read when a YouTube video integrated on other websites is called up.

Until the browser cookies are deleted.

yt-player-bandaid-host

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves the streaming servers when you retrieve a YouTube video integrated on other websites.

Until the browser cookies are deleted.

yt-remote-connected-devices

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves the connected devices when viewing a YouTube video integrated on other websites.

Until the browser cookies are deleted.

yt-player-bandwidth

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves the determination of the bandwidth when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites.

Until the browser cookies are deleted.

yt-remote-session-app

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves the name of the app when you watch a YouTube video integrated on other websites.

Until the browser session is closed.

yt-remote-cast-installed

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves whether a cast device is installed when a YouTube video integrated on other websites is called up.

Until the browser session is closed.

yt-remote-session-name

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves the name of the session when a YouTube video integrated on other websites is called up.

Until the browser session is closed.

yt-remote-cast-available

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves, when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites, whether a cast device is available.

Until the browser session is closed.

yt-remote-fast-check-period

Marketing

www.himacs.eu

Saves the user settings when retrieving a YouTube video integrated on other websites.

Until the browser session is closed.

_ga

Statistics

www.himacs.eu

This cookie is installed by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to calculate visitor, session and campaign data and to track the use of the website for the website analysis report.
 The cookies store information anonymously and assign a randomly generated number to identify individual visitors.

2 years

_gid

Statistics

www.himacs.eu

This cookie is installed and stored by Google Analytics. The cookie is used to store information on how visitors use a website and helps to produce an analysis report on the state of the website.
 The data collected, including the number of visitors, the source from which they came and the pages that are offered in anonymous form.

24 hours

_gat

Statistics

www.himacs.eu

These cookies are installed by Google Analytics to reduce the request rate and thus limit the collection of data on highly frequented websites.

1 minute


 

III. Changes in Cookie Settings

You can disable cookies by changing your browser settings, allowing you to refuse the installation of all or some cookies. However, if you disable all cookies through your browser settings (including cookies strictly necessary for operation), it is likely that you will no longer be able to access all or part of the Sites.

Please be aware that disabling a cookie or a category of cookies does not remove them from your browser, as deletion requires a specific action. However, we will stop using the disabled cookies to collect other information.

If you wish to change the cookie settings, please go to the "Options" or "Preferences" menus of your browser. For more information, go to the "Help" option in your browser.