Cookie Policy

Last revised: December 2023

Cookie-Settings

This Cookie Policy explains how OSRAM uses cookies on its websites.

1. Scope of data collection
Our websites use cookies. Cookies are text files that are stored in or by the web browser on the user’s computer system. If a user calls a website, a cookie may be stored on the user’s operating system. This cookie contains a characteristic string that allows the browser to be identified unambiguously when the website is called again.

When calling up our website, users are informed about the use of cookies on our websites by a cookie banner containing basic information about cookies applied and related data processing activities.

There are following types of cookies are used:

1. technically necessary cookies,
2. performance cookies,
3. functional cookies and
4. marketing cookies (incl. US-American provider)

Processing of cookie-data based on individual consent

Before we process data or let data being processed in the context of the use of cookies, we ask users for their consent, which can be revoked at any time. Before consent has not been given, cookies will be used only if they are necessary for the operation of the website and the basic online offer (technically necessary).

2. Cookies
You can find all details about the cookies in the corresponding descriptions of the cookie categories in the Cookie Settings .

Technically necessary cookies:

These cookies are necessary for the essential functioning of the website and cannot be deactivated in the cookie banner. Generally, these cookies are only set in response to actions you take relating to a service request, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling out forms.

You can set your browser to block these cookies or to notify you about these cookies. However, some areas of the website may not work properly.

These cookies do not store any personal data. Technically necessary cookies help to make a website usable by enabling basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. The website cannot work properly without these cookies.

The following data can be stored in the cookies if required:

  • Language settings
  • Articles in a shopping cart
  • Log-in information

Performance cookies

These cookies enable us to count visits and traffic sources so that we can measure and improve the performance of our website. They help us understand which pages are most popular, which are least used and how visitors move around the website. All information collected by these cookies is aggregated and therefore anonymous. If you do not allow these cookies, your visit of our webpage will not be accounted for.

Functional cookies

These cookies enable the website to provide enhanced advantageous functionality and personalization. They may be set by us or by third parties whose services we use on our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, some or all of these enhanced functionalities may not work properly.

Cookies for Marketing Purposes (incl. US American providers)

These cookies can be set via our website by our advertising partners. They may be used by these companies to create a profile of your interests and display relevant advertisements to you on other websites. They do not store any direct personal information. Instead, they are based on the unique identification of your browser and Internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will receive less targeted advertising.

3. Changes to settings for and withdrawal of consent to cookies
Data collection and processing is based on your consent. You can withdraw your consent to the use of cookies at any time. To do that, please use Cookie Settings above.

Please note that you can continue to visit our OSRAM websites even if you have not consented to the use of cookies, but that certain parts and functions of OSRAM’s websites (e.g., embedded videos) may no longer work, or may no longer be accessible.

You can also change your cookie settings in your web browser. The browser settings for cookies are usually found in the “Options,” “Tools” or “Preferences” menu of your web browser. You can also refer to your browser’s “Help” menu. Different browsers may use different mechanisms to disable cookies.

You can find more information on changing your cookie settings at:

You can find more information on blocking or deleting cookies at: www.allaboutcookies.org

When users call our website, an info banner notifies them that cookies are used for analysis purposes and refers them to this Cookie Policy. Users are also informed in this connection that they can prevent storage of cookies in their browser settings.

4. Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for processing personal data using cookies is consent under Article 6 (1) point (a) GDPR. The consent may be withdrawn any time in the Cookie Settings above.

5. Purpose of data processing
The purpose of technically necessary cookies is to make it possible to use the website. The user data collected by technically necessary cookies is not used to create user profiles.

Functional cookies provide for additional functionalities to provide users with extra services when using the website. Some functions of our website cannot be offered without the use of cookies.

The analytics cookies are used to improve the quality and content of our website. These analytics cookies help us learn how the website is used so that we can keep on optimizing our offering.

Marketing cookies are employed to collect information on your preferences and provide you with information about products that may be interesting for you.

6. Contact data
If you have any further questions on OSRAM’s Cookie Policy, please do not hesitate to contact us at privacy@ams-osram.com or via post at:

OSRAM GmbH
CDPD - Corporate Data Privacy Department
Marcel-Breuer-Str. 4
80807 Munich
Germany