In order to make our website user-friendly and tailor it to your needs, we use cookies in some areas. A cookie is a small file that is stored on your computer each time you visit a website. When you visit the website again using the same device, the cookie indicates, for example, that it is a repeat visit. Cookies also allow us to analyze the use of our website. You can change your browser's cookie settings yourself.
You can specify the acceptance or rejection of cookies—including those used for web tracking—through your web browser settings. You can configure your browser to systematically block cookies or to inform you in advance each time a cookie is being stored. However, in these cases, certain website functions may be affected (e.g., ordering). Your browser also offers a function for deleting cookies (e.g., deleting browsing data via the browser). You can find further information in the operating instructions or, generally, in your internet browser settings.
Change cookie preferences:
Internet Explorer
Open Internet Explorer.
Select “Tools” > “Internet Options.”
Select the Privacy tab.
In the "Settings" section, under "Sites," you can block or allow cookies from a particular website simply by adding the website address to the list.
In the "Advanced" tab, you can configure how cookies will be used while browsing.
Select "OK." You can now close the window.
Google Chrome
Open Google Chrome.
Click on “Settings”.
A menu page will appear, click on “Advanced Settings” and select “Privacy and Security.”
Click on "Site settings" and then on "Site data and cookies" to configure how cookies are used when browsing with Chrome.
Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox.
Click the "Open Menu" button on the top right of Firefox and select "Options."
Click on “Privacy and security”.
Select one of three levels: “Standard,” “Strict,” or “Custom.”
You can also select an option to delete cookies: "Delete cookies and site data when I close Firefox"
Click "OK" once you've selected your settings. You can now close the window.
safari
Open Safari.
Select “Preferences” and click “Privacy.”
Next, select the settings for "Prevent cross-site tracking" and "Cookies and website data."
Other browsers
To configure cookies in other browsers, you can obtain information through the help or assistance section of that browser.
We use different types of cookies:
- Strictly necessary cookies
These cookies are essential for the proper functioning of our website. Through session cookies, we receive so-called anonymous session IDs. These cookies are used to unify multiple searches on a web server or to ensure the correct functioning of orders and requests. - Marketing and social media cookies
Cookies installed by the website collect information managed by third parties (YouTube, Vimeo) to enable video playback. - Performance and statistics cookies
These cookies collect information about a user's use of our website. However, they do not collect information that allows the user to be personally identified through the data stored in the cookies. The browsing data retrieved by cookies is anonymous and not associated with any individual. They are used to continuously improve the quality of our website.
This cookie policy may be modified by DEKRA at any time, for example, due to updates to our website or changes to the cookie guidelines. We reserve the right to modify the contents of the cookie guidelines and to modify the cookies included in the list at any time and without prior notice. The new cookie policy takes effect upon its publication. If you do not agree with the revised policy, you can modify your personalized settings or consider no longer using DEKRA websites. If, after these modifications, you wish to continue using or accessing our services, this constitutes acceptance of the cookie policy. The current version can be viewed on this website. List of cookies
| Name | DURATION | DESCRIPTION | FUNCTIONALITY | CATEGORY |
| AL_LB | Session | Session cookie | The cookie exists during the online visit. The visit ends when you close the browser window. It assigns an ID. anonymous (session ID) to the browser during a visit to merge multiple related requests to the server and assign them to a session. | 1 |
| AL_SESS-S | Session | Session cookie | 1 | |
| Jsessionid | Session | Session cookie | 1 | |
| MWF_JSESSIONID | Session | Web form session cookie | 1 | |
| ARRAffinity | Session | Session cookie | ARR stands for "Application Request Routing." This cookie, which stores the session ID, ensures that requests for each visitor's page in each browser session are redirected to the same server. | 1 |
| _ga _gid _cdGa _cdGa_gid | 2 years 24h 2 years 24h | Google Analytics (via Google Tag Manager) | The Google Analytics analysis cookie is used in conjunction with IP anonymization to differentiate between different visitors. It also helps us understand how the website is used. This information is used to continuously improve the convenience and performance of our website. See Google Cookie Policy. Google Analytics analysis cookie with a unique value for each page visit. | 3 |
| IDE | 1 year | Used by Google DoubleClick to record and report user actions on the website after viewing or clicking on one of the advertiser's ads for the purpose of measuring the effectiveness of an ad and presenting specific ads to the user. See Google Cookie Policy. | 2 | |
| test_cookie | 1 day | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. See Google Cookie Policy. | 2 | |
| GPS PREF VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE YSC remote_sid | YouTube | YouTube sets cookies when you play a YouTube video. See Google Cookie Policy. | 2 | |
| _you searched continuous_play_v3 player vuid | Vimeo | Vimeo sets cookies when a Vimeo video is played. See Vimeo Cookie Policy. | 2 |