Use of Cookies

Cookies are small files that we send to the browser on your device and store there when you visit our website. Some features of our website cannot be provided without the use of technically necessary cookies. Other cookies, however, enable us to perform various analyses. For example, cookies can recognize the browser you are using when you visit our website again and transmit various types of information to us. Among other things, cookies help us make our website more user-friendly and effective for you by, for example, tracking your use of our website and identifying your preferred settings (such as country and language settings). If third parties process information via cookies, they collect this information directly through your browser. Cookies do not cause any damage to your device. They cannot execute programs and do not contain viruses.

So-called first-party cookies are set by us, the Technical University of Applied Sciences Augsburg.

Third-party cookies are text files that are stored in the user’s browser or on their computer when they visit a website. They are not used by the website operator itself, but by a third-party provider. Unlike first-party cookies, these can be read by the provider of the third-party cookies. Third-party cookies make it possible to determine the number of page views, the duration of a website visit, or the websites visited.

The legal basis for processing so-called technically necessary cookies is our legitimate interest in the processing of personal data pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) of the GDPR. The personal data will be deleted when it is no longer necessary for this purpose, in particular when the cookies are deactivated. For cookies that are not technically necessary, or so-called third-party cookies, we require your consent. If you have given us your consent to the use of cookies based on a notice we have provided on the website (“cookie banner”), the lawfulness of the use is additionally governed by Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR. As soon as the data transmitted to us via cookies is no longer necessary to achieve the purposes described above, this information will be deleted. Further storage may occur in individual cases if required by law.

You can manage your cookie settings using the options listed below or by configuring your browser settings.

Most browsers are set by default to accept cookies. However, you can configure your browser to accept only certain cookies or none at all. Through your browser settings, you can also delete cookies already stored in your browser or view how long they are stored. Furthermore, you can set your browser to notify you before cookies are stored. Since different browsers may function differently, we ask that you consult your browser’s help menu for configuration options. If you would like a comprehensive overview of all third-party access to your web browser, we recommend installing plug-ins specifically designed for this purpose.

Cookie Settings

If you choose to opt out of cookies in the future—which we are only permitted to use based on your consent—this setting will be applied. Please note that you may no longer be able to use all features of our website if you disable cookies through your browser settings or directly on our website. If you wish to delete third-party cookies, you can do so for previous sessions only through your browser settings.

Essential cookies ensure that the website functions properly.

Essential cookies on www.tha.de

Name: fe_typo_user
Software component: TYPO 3 CMS
Purpose: Essential. Required for logging in to the intranet.
Validity: End of session

Name: __Secure-typo3nonce
Software component: TYPO 3 CMS
Purpose: Essential. Required for logging into the intranet.
Duration: End of session 

Cookies used for marketing purposes are provided by third parties and placed on the THA website. They are used to collect information for advertising, web statistics, and personalized content.

Statistical Cookies on www.tha.de

Name: _pk_id
Provider: Matomo
Purpose: This cookie recognizes visitors, for example, if they already have an active session, and counts unique visitors. In addition, the cookie generates the reports “Number of visits required for conversion,” “Days since last visit,” “Days until conversion,” and “Count visits” to identify returning visitors. Recognizing visitors (e.g., if the visitor already has an active session), calculating unique visitors, generating the “Number of Visits Required for Conversion” report. “Days since last visit,” “Days until conversion,” and “Count visits” to identify returning visitors.
Retention period: 1 year

Name: _pk_ses
Provider: Matomo
Purpose: If the cookie is not available and the last visit (stored in the pk_id cookie) was more than 30 minutes ago, the number of visits in the pk_id cookie is incremented.
Storage period: 30 minutes

Name: _pk_testcookie
Provider: Matomo
Purpose: This cookie checks whether the visitor’s browser supports cookies. It is set to verify whether the visitor’s browser supports cookies.
Storage duration: End of session

Name: NID
Provider: Google Maps
Purpose: Map services Storage
duration: 4 months

Matomo Web Analytics

This website uses the web analytics tool Matomo for user-centered design, analysis, and planning of resource requirements in accordance with Section 15(3) of the German Telemedia Act (TMG) and Article 6(1)(e) of the GDPR in conjunction with Article 6(1) of the Bavarian Data Protection Act (BayDSG) as well as Article 7(1) of the Bavarian Public Finance Act (BayHO). The following usage information is collected and stored via so-called cookies (small text files) when you visit our website:

• Name of the file accessed
• Date and time of access
• Amount of data transferred
• Indication of whether the access was successful
• Anonymized IP address
• The website visited immediately prior
• Browser identification

As a user, you remain anonymous to us due to anonymization, and no personal usage profiles are created. 

The standard retention period for usage information collected via Matomo is 12 months.

Name: YEC
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used to save the user's video player settings for embedded YouTube videos.

Name: DEVICE_INFO
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used to track the user’s interaction with embedded content.

Name: remote_sid
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used for the implementation and functionality of YouTube video content on the website.

Name: test_cookie
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is a test for cookie setting permissions in the user’s browser.

Name: VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used to measure the user’s bandwidth to determine whether they receive the new or old player interface.

Name: YSC
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This cookie is set by the YouTube video service on pages with embedded YouTube videos.

Name: PREF
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used to store information such as your preferred page configuration and playback settings, including explicit autoplay options, shuffle mode, and player size.

Name: pm_sess
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used to maintain your browser session.

Name: CGIC
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used to provide search results by automatically completing search queries based on a user’s initial input.

Name: UULE
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used to determine the user’s geographic location.

Name: _Secure-YEC
Provider: YouTube
Purpose: This is used to save the user’s video player settings for embedded YouTube videos.