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Translation for convenience — the German version is legally binding.
1. What are cookies and similar technologies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. There are also similar storage technologies such as local storage and session storage, where information is kept directly in your browser. These technologies make it possible to provide core functions, remember your settings and — only with your consent — analyse usage or personalise content.
This website is deliberately built to be data-minimal: we use only technically essential storage technologies and no third-party cookies.
2. The categories we use
Our consent manager distinguishes four categories:
Essential
Required for the secure and reliable operation of the website — for example page navigation, your language preference (German/English) and storing your cookie choices. This category cannot be disabled.
Functional
Enable enhanced convenience features, e.g. remembered form inputs. This category is only activated with your consent; we currently do not set any functional cookies.
Analytics
Would help us understand how visitors use the website so we can improve content and performance. We currently do not use any analytics tools. Before any future activation, we will obtain your explicit consent.
Marketing
Would be used to deliver relevant content and offers. We currently do not use any marketing technologies. Before any future activation, we will obtain your explicit consent.
3. Overview of the storage technologies in use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Category | Storage period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
hfs-lang | Local storage | Stores your language preference (German or English). | Essential | Unlimited — until you delete it |
hfs-consent | Local storage | Stores your cookie consent (selected categories and timestamp). | Essential | Until you delete it; we recommend renewing after 12 months |
Analytics and marketing technologies are currently not set. Should we use such services in the future, we will inform you in advance, obtain your explicit consent via the cookie banner and update this overview.
4. How to change your choices
You can adjust or withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future. Simply open our preference centre:
Alternatively, the 'Cookie Settings' button is available in the footer at any time. You can also view, block or delete cookies and site data (including local storage) in your browser settings. Please note: deleting site data also removes your language and consent preferences.
5. Legal bases
Where we ask for your consent, the legal bases are Art. 6 (1) (a) GDPR and § 25 (1) of the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG). Technically essential storage is based on our legitimate interest in a secure and functional website pursuant to Art. 6 (1) (f) GDPR in conjunction with § 25 (2) TTDSG.
6. Contact
If you have any questions about this cookie policy or about data protection, you can reach us at: info@hfs-global.de. Further information is available in our Privacy Policy.
This cookie policy was last updated in July 2026.