Netflix ends episode on its own?

Moin Moin, in any case, if I watch something on Netflix, then pause the series and I'm gone a little longer, Netflix automatically kicks me out of the episode and I land on the star screen. Does anyone know why that is? Can you somehow deactivate this function, because it is actually quite annoying.

How long is "a little longer"?

Can't I say spontaneously - around 10-15 minutes? Then I'll get kicked. Sometimes I also take a shower while watching a series and also pause the series.

I can easily resume the stream with one click after an hour of inactivity.

I'm not aware of any option in the Netflix settings in this regard.