Cookie Policy
Information about the cookies used on this website and how you can control them.
Last updated: 1 January 2025
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, smartphone, or tablet) when you visit a website. They allow websites to recognise your browser and remember certain information about your visit, such as your preferences or whether you have consented to the use of cookies.
Cookies are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to improve the user experience, and to provide website operators with analytical information.
2. How We Use Cookies
Siemens Pensionsfonds AG uses a minimal number of cookies on this website. We do not use cookies for advertising, marketing, or third-party tracking purposes. Our cookies fall into the following categories:
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the basic functioning of this website. They cannot be disabled, as the website cannot function properly without them. They do not store any personally identifiable information.
- cookies_accepted — Stores your cookie consent preference (accepted or declined). Duration: 12 months. Purpose: To avoid showing the consent banner on every page visit.
2.2 Functional Cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced functionality on the website. They may be set by us or by third-party providers whose services we have added to our pages.
At present, we do not use additional functional cookies beyond those listed in section 2.1.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
We do not currently deploy analytics cookies or any form of visitor tracking technology on this website. If this changes in the future, this Cookie Policy will be updated accordingly and your consent will be requested prior to any analytics processing.
2.4 Third-Party Cookies
This website loads resources from third-party providers (such as Google Fonts and Phosphor Icons CDN). These providers may set their own cookies or use other storage mechanisms. We have no control over the content or use of such cookies. We encourage you to review the privacy and cookie policies of those providers.
3. Session Storage
In addition to cookies, this website uses the browser's localStorage mechanism solely to store your cookie consent preference. This data does not leave your device and is not shared with any third party.
4. Your Choices and Cookie Management
When you first visit this website, a cookie consent banner is displayed. You may:
- Accept All: All cookies described in this policy will be set.
- Decline: Only strictly necessary cookies required for the website to function will be stored.
You may change your preferences at any time by clearing your browser's local storage for this website and reloading the page, which will cause the consent banner to reappear.
Browser-Level Cookie Controls
You can also manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View which cookies are stored and delete them individually
- Block cookies from specific websites
- Block third-party cookies
- Clear all cookies when you close your browser
- Enable "Do Not Track" requests
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of this website. For instructions on managing cookies, please consult your browser's help documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
5. Legal Basis
The use of strictly necessary cookies is based on our legitimate interest in providing a functional website (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR). For any non-essential cookies that may be introduced in the future, we will rely on your explicit consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR).
6. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Changes will be reflected on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically.
7. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact:
Siemens Pensionsfonds AG
Marktplatz 3, 82031 Grünwald, Deutschland
Email: support@siemensag.org
Phone: +49 30 58591200