What are cookies?

Cookies are small files that we send to and store on your device when you visit our website. Certain functions on our website cannot be provided without the use of technically mandatory cookies. Other cookies, however, enable us to perform a range of analyses. Cookies can, for example, recognize the browser you are using when you visit our website again and transfer various items of information to us. Among other things, cookies enable us to make our website more user-friendly and effective for you, for example by tracking your use of our website and determining your preferred settings (e.g. country and language settings). If third parties process information via cookies, they collect this information directly via your browser. Cookies do not harm your device. They cannot execute any programs and do not contain viruses.

First-party cookies

First-party cookies are set by us, FUCHS PETROLUB SE.

Third-party cookies

Third-party cookies are text-based data records stored in your browser (on your device) when you visit a website. They are used not by the operator of the website itself, but by a third party. Unlike first-party cookies, they can be read by the third-party cookie provider. Third-party cookies allow the number of page views, the duration of a website visit or the pages viewed to be determined.

Legal basis for the use of cookies

The legal basis for the processing of technically mandatory cookies is our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data pursuant to Article 6(1f) of the GDPR. Personal data will be deleted if it is no longer necessary for this purpose, especially if cookies are disabled. We require your consent to use non-mandatory cookies and third-party cookies. If you give us your consent to the use of cookies on the basis of a notice (“cookie banner”) provided by us on the website, the legality of use is additionally governed by Article 6(1a) of the GDPR. As soon as the data transmitted to us via the cookies is no longer required for the purposes described above, it is deleted. Any further storage may occur only in individual cases if provided for by law.

Configuring your browser settings

You can manage the cookie settings using the settings described below or by configuring your browser settings. Most browsers are set by default to accept cookies, but you can change your settings to block some or, if you prefer, all cookies. Via your browser settings, you can also delete cookies already stored in your browser or view the storage duration. You can also set your browser so that you are notified before cookies are stored. Since the different browsers can differ in terms of the functions they offer, refer to your browser’s help menu for the configuration options. If you want a comprehensive overview of all instances of third-party access to your Web browser, we recommend that you install specially developed plug-ins.

Declining cookies

If you decline cookies for which we require your consent, this setting will be applied for the future. Note that if you disable cookies through your browser settings or directly on our website, you may no longer be able to use all the features and functions available on our website. If you want to delete third-party cookies, you can do this for your previous sessions only via your browser settings.