Last updated: October 2026

This Cookie Policy provides information about cookies and similar technologies used on the website of Bayerische Patentallianz GmbH. Further information about how we process personal data is available in our Privacy Policy.

What are cookies?

Cookies are small files or pieces of information that may be stored on or read from your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies may include local storage and other browser storage mechanisms.

Which categories do we use?

We distinguish in particular between:

Necessary

Technologies required for the basic provision and security of the website or for managing your privacy preferences.

Preferences

Technologies that allow a website to remember information that changes the way the website behaves or appears. We do not currently use dedicated preference cookies; the category may still be shown by Cookiebot.

Statistics

Technologies that help us understand how visitors use our website. These include, in particular, Google Analytics 4 and Microsoft Clarity (loaded via Google Tag Manager).

Marketing

Technologies that may be used to measure or personalise advertising. We do not currently load marketing pixels or advertising cookies via Google Tag Manager. The category may still be shown by Cookiebot and would only be used after the corresponding consent.

Consent and withdrawal

We only use non-essential cookies and similar technologies after you have given your consent.

Your preferences are managed through Cookiebot CMP (Usercentrics A/S). You can change or withdraw your consent at any time through the Cookie Settings on our website.

Where storage of or access to information on your device is strictly necessary, this is based on Section 25(2) TDDDG. Non-essential technologies are used on the basis of Section 25(1) TDDDG in conjunction with Article 6(1)(a) GDPR.

Current cookie inventory

The list below describes the cookies and similar storage typically used on our website. The list is not exhaustive and may change when services are updated or newly integrated. Retention periods may vary depending on configuration and provider documentation.

Necessary

CookieConsent (Cookiebot / Usercentrics): Stores your cookie consent choice. Typical retention: up to 1 year. Consent: not required (strictly necessary).

• ‍_cfuvid (Cloudflare via Webflow CDN): Supports rate limiting and distinguishing visitors behind the same IP. Typical retention: session. Consent: not required where strictly necessary.‍
• __cf_bm (Cloudflare via Webflow CDN / site files): Bot management and protection against automated abuse. Typical retention: approx. 30 minutes. Consent: not required where strictly necessary.

Statistics (only after consent)

• ‍_ga (Google Analytics 4): Distinguishes users. Typical retention: up to 2 years. Consent: required (Statistics).‍
• _ga_* (Google Analytics 4): Session and state data for the property. Typical retention: up to 2 years. Consent: required (Statistics).‍
• _clck (Microsoft Clarity): Persistent user/browser ID for returning visits. Typical retention: up to 1 year. Consent: required (Statistics).‍
• _clsk (Microsoft Clarity): Links page views into a single session. Typical retention: 1 day. Consent: required (Statistics).

Preferences

No dedicated preference cookies are currently in use.

Marketing

No marketing cookies or advertising pixels are currently in use.

Browser controls

You can delete or block cookies and website data at any time in your browser settings. Doing so may limit the functionality of the website.

Further information

Details on the processing of personal data, recipients and your rights are set out in our Privacy Policy.