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Cookie statement
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to ensure the proper functioning of our site, to personalize content and advertisements, to provide social media features, and to analyze our traffic.
We also share information about your use of our site with our analytics and advertising partners, who may combine it with other information that you have provided to them or that they have collected from your use of their services, but only if you give us your consent.
You can choose which categories of cookies to accept or reject using the buttons below or manage your preferences in detail.
What are cookies
Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device to ensure the site functions, enhance your user experience, and support certain technical and marketing functions. Cookies may store information such as language preferences, login status, or page activity.
Why we use cookies
By law, we are permitted to store strictly necessary cookies on your device without your consent, as they are essential for the operation of this website. For all other types of cookies, such as analytics, advertising, or preference cookies, we request your explicit consent through our cookie banner.
Types of cookies we use
Our website uses the following categories of cookies:
- Necessary cookies: Enable core functionality such as page navigation, secure access, and session handling. These cannot be switched off.
- Preferences cookies: Remember your settings and preferences, such as language selection or accessibility options.
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how visitors interact with our site (e.g., page views, scrolls, click patterns). These may include Google Analytics cookies, which are only activated after consent.
- Advertising cookies: Used to track visitors across websites to display relevant and engaging advertisements.
Some cookies are set by third-party providers, including Google LLC, who may process data in accordance with their own privacy policies. See our Cookie Declaration for the full list of cookies used, including their purpose and duration.
Managing your consent
You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time by clicking the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of our website or by visiting the Cookie Declaration section. Any withdrawal of consent will be enforced immediately, and third-party cookies will be disabled accordingly via our consent management platform (Cookiebot).
Retention Period
Cookie retention varies:
- Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser.
- Persistent cookies remain for a defined period unless manually removed. Analytics cookies are retained for up to 14 months, unless otherwise configured.
You can review and adjust retention settings in the Cookie Declaration.
Data Transfer and Sharing
Cookie data may be processed by third parties. Where applicable, we have concluded Data Processing Agreements with these parties and ensured that data stays within the European Economic Area (EEA) or is subject to appropriate safeguards in case of international transfer.
Your Privacy Rights
For details on how we process personal data, your rights under GDPR, and how to reach our Data Protection Officer, please consult our Privacy Statement.
Contacting us about your consent
If you contact us regarding cookies or consent, please include:
- Your Consent ID (visible in the Cookie Declaration)
- The date and time of consent
This helps us locate your record in our Consent Management Platform.
Your consent applies to the following domains: aeteurope.com
You can change or withdraw your consent at any time via the cookie icon in the bottom-left corner of the website.
Cookie Declaration
Cookie declaration last updated on 28 September 2026 by Cookiebot.
Necessary (14)
Strictly necessary cookies are essential for the website to operate securely and reliably. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, access to secure areas, session management, and fraud prevention. These cookies are set automatically and do not require user consent, as the site cannot function properly without them.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __cf_bm [x7] | HubSpot hs-banner.com | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| bcookie | Used in order to detect spam and improve the website's security. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie | |
| CookieConsent | Cookiebot | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| cookietest | HubSpot | This cookie is used to determine if the visitor has accepted the cookie consent box. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| li_gc | Stores the user's cookie consent state for the current domain | 180 days | HTTP Cookie | |
| rc::a | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. This is beneficial for the website, in order to make valid reports on the use of their website. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage | |
| rc::c | This cookie is used to distinguish between humans and bots. | Session | HTML Local Storage | |
| test_cookie | Used to check if the user's browser supports cookies. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
Preferences (1)
Preference cookies allow the website to remember user settings and choices — such as language selection, region, or accessibility options — to provide a more personalized and consistent experience across visits. These cookies may be set by us or by third-party services embedded on our pages.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lidc | Registers which server-cluster is serving the visitor. This is used in context with load balancing, in order to optimize user experience. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
Statistics (8)
Analytics cookies collect aggregated and anonymous data to help us understand how visitors use our website. This includes metrics like page views, click paths, session durations, and bounce rates. The insights allow us to improve website performance, structure, and content relevance. These cookies are only set after obtaining your consent.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __hssc | HubSpot | Identifies if the cookie data needs to be updated in the visitor's browser. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| __hssrc | HubSpot | Used to recognise the visitor's browser upon reentry on the website. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
| __hstc | HubSpot | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. | 180 days | HTTP Cookie |
| _hjSession_# | Hotjar | Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read. | 1 day | HTTP Cookie |
| _hjSessionUser_# | Hotjar | Collects statistics on the visitor's visits to the website, such as the number of visits, average time spent on the website and what pages have been read. | 1 year | HTTP Cookie |
| hjActiveViewportIds | Hotjar | This cookie contains an ID string on the current session. This contains non-personal information on what subpages the visitor enters – this information is used to optimize the visitor's experience. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |
| hjViewportId | Hotjar | Saves the user's screen size in order to adjust the size of images on the website. | Session | HTML Local Storage |
| hubspotutk | HubSpot | Sets a unique ID for the session. This allows the website to obtain data on visitor behaviour for statistical purposes. | 180 days | HTTP Cookie |
Marketing (6)
Marketing cookies are used to monitor browsing behavior across websites. They enable us and our partners to build user profiles, deliver targeted advertising, and measure the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. These cookies involve tracking technologies and require explicit user consent before activation.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| __ptq.gif | HubSpot | Sends data to the marketing platform Hubspot about the visitor's device and behaviour. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. | Session | Pixel Tracker |
| _ga | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie | |
| _ga_# | Used to send data to Google Analytics about the visitor's device and behavior. Tracks the visitor across devices and marketing channels. | 2 years | HTTP Cookie | |
| _gcl_au | Used by Google AdSense for experimenting with advertisement efficiency across websites using their services. | 3 months | HTTP Cookie | |
| _gcl_ls | Tracks the conversion rate between the user and the advertisement banners on the website - This serves to optimise the relevance of the advertisements on the website. | Persistent | HTML Local Storage | |
| pagead/1p-user-list/# | Tracks if the user has shown interest in specific products or events across multiple websites and detects how the user navigates between sites. This is used for measurement of advertisement efforts and facilitates payment of referral-fees between websites. | Session | Pixel Tracker |
Unclassified (1)
Unclassified cookies are those that are still under review. We are currently working with the cookie providers to assess their purpose, behavior, and data handling practices. These cookies will be categorized as soon as sufficient information becomes available.
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Maximum Storage Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| blocksy:mega-menu:2d6de8:main-menu | aeteurope.com | Pending | Persistent | HTML Local Storage |