Cookie policy

 
This policy explains what cookies are and why we use them. If you want further information about how we process and protect your data in general, please have a look at our Data Protection Notice.  

WHAT ARE COOKIES AND WHAT DOES GEA USE THEM FOR?

GEA uses cookies and similar technology on its websites for a variety of reasons which we will describe in this policy. When this policy refers to “cookies”, it refers to both cookies and similar technologies which function in the same way as cookies. When this policy refers to “computers”, it refers to computers, smartphones and all other devices used for accessing the internet.

When you visit a website, it may retrieve or store information about your browser. This usually happens in the form of cookies. Cookies are small text files used by websites to make the user experience more efficient. They allow your browser to remember certain pieces of information which internet servers can later retrieve and use. When you visit a GEA website we may send a cookie to your computer.

By law, we may store cookies on your device if they are strictly necessary for the operation of this site. For all other cookie types, we need your consent. 

Many cookies we use are designed to enhance your experience of using the internet. We may also use cookies to conduct research and analytics to improve our websites, services and products. This may include compiling statistical information on how often you use our websites, which pages you viewed and for how long.

For a further description of any cookie we use, please find all information in the Cookie List below. 

We may update our Cookie Policy from time to time without further notice. Please review this Cookie Policy regularly to ensure you are informed of potential changes or updates.

CAN I PREVENT COOKIES FROM BEING SENT TO AND STORED ON MY COMPUTER?

As a default, most browsers are set to accept strictly necessary cookies. However, you can block all cookies by changing your browser settings. Your browser’s “Help” function will tell you how to do this. You may also be able to configure your browser settings to block certain types of cookies or to notify you each time a new cookie is about to be stored on your computer, so you can then accept or reject it. Again, your browser’s “Help” function will explain how to do this, should you have this function available to you. We do, however, point out that in this case you will maybe not be able to use all functions of this website.

HOW CAN I ADJUST MY COOKIE PREFERENCES?

Upon your first view of our website, you will be given different options for cookie settings and asked for your preferences. Please note, that based on a legal permission, without requiring your consent, GEA uses technically necessary cookies to enable the website functions unless you blocked cookies within your browser settings. 

By clicking the "Accept All Cookies" button, you give us your consent to use preference cookies, statistics cookies and marketing cookies.

Alternatively, you may refuse consent by clicking the "Reject all" button or click the "Edit preferences" button and then select on the basis of further information whether and which further data processing to consent to provide.


You can (partially) change and revoke your consent at any time by clicking on "Cookie settings"  at the bottom of every page.

COOKIE LIST

Google Analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google, Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses cookies to analyze website usage. The information generated by a cookie about your use of the website is usually transmitted to a Google server in the USA and stored there.

If IP anonymization is activated on this website, your IP address will be shortened in advance by Google in member states of the European Union or in other contracting states of the Agreement on the European Economic Area. Only in exceptional cases will the full IP address be transmitted to a Google server in the USA and shortened there. At the direction of the operator of this website, Google uses this information to evaluate your use of the website, to compile reports on website activity and to provide other services relating to website and internet usage to the owner of the website. The IP address transmitted from your browser to Google Analytics will not be merged with other Google data.

You can prevent the storage of cookies by selecting the appropriate settings in your browser. Please note, however, that in this case you will probably not be able to use all the functionality of this website. In addition, you can prevent the data generated by a cookie and the data about your use of the website (including your IP address) from being transmitted to, and processed by, Google. To do this, you need to download and install an appropriate browser plugin.