Web Storage and Cookies

Definition of Local Storage, Session Storage and Cookies

Web Storage is a technical solution for storing data in a web browser. In this context, there is a distinction between local storage and session storage. However, both types of storage are only available at the client and only the client manages this data. This means that this technology cannot be used for so-called “tracking”, since a server has no control over this data.

  1. Local Storage is saved locally and is defined by the connection between the accessed web page and the profile of the accessing computer. This data usually is retained after closing the browser. Deleting or disabling this data is possible depending on the browser and current settings.

  2. Session Storage includes data that is always associated with and limited to the browser window in which it is created. If the window is closed, the associated session storage data is also deleted automatically.

  3. Cookies are similar to web storage but form a separate category because they can be accessed from both the client and a server. The user can decide to accept cookies or reject them using the appropriate settings in their browser. However, this may have a negative impact on the functionality of the relevant website.

Use of this website

The website is divided into a public area and an internal area. In the respective areas partially different data are processed.

Public area

The public area of the website is accessible to any user and does not require registration. During use, only data necessary for website use is collected. This data is listed below along with the associated purpose.

  1. Local Store
    • Technically necessary data for the cookie notice displayed when the portal is accessed for the first time (across multiple sessions)
    • Technical parameters of embedded applications from the connected SAP system

  2. Session Store
    • Technical notice if the browser window is active
    • Technical parameters of embedded applications from the connected SAP system

  3. Cookies
    • Are used in order to display the correct/desired language
    • Checks if cookies are possible because they are needed to login for example
    • Technical parameters of embedded applications from the connected SAP system

Internal area

The internal area of the website is accessible only to users after they have successfully logged in. During use, only data necessary for website use is collected. This data is listed below along with the associated purpose.

  1. Local Store
    • Technically necessary data for the cookie notice displayed when the portal is accessed for the first time (across multiple sessions)
    • Colour values and fonts that are used globally
    • Saves parameters such as position and zoom level when accessing embedded PDFs
    • Technical parameters of embedded applications from the connected SAP system

  2. Session Store
    • Technical notice if the browser window is active
    • Various runtime parameters for WordPress
    • Technical parameters of embedded applications from the connected SAP system

  3. Cookies
    • Are used in order to display the correct/desired language
    • Checks if cookies are possible because they are needed to login for example
    • Various runtime parameters for WordPress
    • Necessary for logging in to the connected SAP system
    • Technical parameters of embedded applications from the connected SAP system