Cookie Usage
C O O K I E - U S A G E
Status: 20. Mai 2018 | Last update: 11. Oktober 2018 | Last correction: 11. Oktober 2018
Preambel
We (as the "Operator") use cookies for this web portal as the "Board").
By using this board, you (as the "User") implicitly consent to the use of cookies.
By using this board, you (as the "User") implicitly consent to the use of cookies.
§ 1 | Description and scope of data processing
Cookies are text files that are stored in the Internet browser or by the Internet browser on the user's computer system.
When a user visits a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system.
Cookies can be stored on the user's computer for a short time (e.g. only while the browser is open) or for longer periods.
Cookies, which were not set by this board, are also NOT accessible for this board.
A cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the user visits the site again.
This board uses cookies to make the site more user-friendly.
Some elements of this board require that the calling browser can be identified even after a page change.
For example, the following data is transmitted and stored in the cookies:
When a user visits a website, a cookie can be stored on the user's operating system.
Cookies can be stored on the user's computer for a short time (e.g. only while the browser is open) or for longer periods.
Cookies, which were not set by this board, are also NOT accessible for this board.
A cookie contains a characteristic string of characters that allows the browser to be uniquely identified when the user visits the site again.
This board uses cookies to make the site more user-friendly.
Some elements of this board require that the calling browser can be identified even after a page change.
For example, the following data is transmitted and stored in the cookies:
- Registration and maintenance of user preferences. This also includes that the user can remain logged in. The user's language or the last page visited and the appearance in which he or she last requested the page are also retained.
- Analytics. This allows the operator to determine how users are using the board and can improve it continuously.
- Advertising cookies (possibly third party). If this board displays third-party advertisements, advertisers may set cookies to determine whether the user has already seen a particular advertisement or similar. These cookies can be set from the board by third parties. In this case, the Board will not be able to read, set, modify or delete these cookies.
- Other third-party cookies for things like Facebook or Twitter sharing. These cookies are usually set independently by embedded third parties, so the board has no access to them.
§ 2 | Legal basis for data processing
The legal basis for the processing of personal data using cookies is Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
§ 3 | Purpose of data processing
The purpose of using technically necessary cookies is to simplify the use of websites for users.
Some functions of the board cannot be offered without the use of cookies.
For these it is necessary that the browser is recognized also after a page change.
We need cookies for the following applications:
In these purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
Some functions of the board cannot be offered without the use of cookies.
For these it is necessary that the browser is recognized also after a page change.
We need cookies for the following applications:
- already read topics (threads) and contributions
- already read profile conversations and messages
- remembering categories that have been expanded or collapsed
- remembering search terms
In these purposes, our legitimate interest lies in the processing of personal data in accordance with Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f DSGVO.
§ 4 | Duration of storage, possibility of objection and removal
Cookies are stored on the user's computer and transmitted to our site by the user.
Therefore, the user has full control over the use of cookies.
By changing the settings in his Internet browser, he can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies.
Furthermore, they can be deleted at any time directly via the option "Delete all board cookies".
This can also be done automatically.
If cookies are deactivated for the board, it is possible that not all functions of the board can be used to their full extent.
Therefore, the user has full control over the use of cookies.
By changing the settings in his Internet browser, he can deactivate or restrict the transmission of cookies.
Furthermore, they can be deleted at any time directly via the option "Delete all board cookies".
This can also be done automatically.
If cookies are deactivated for the board, it is possible that not all functions of the board can be used to their full extent.
§ 5 | Remove/deactivate cookies
The administration of cookies and cookie settings is carried out exclusively via the browser settings on the user side.
Below is a list of instructions on how to adjust these settings for the most popular browsers:
Below is a list of instructions on how to adjust these settings for the most popular browsers:
§ 6 | Miscellaneous
The conditions under which the use of this board is permitted are described under Terms of Use.
Information about how this board handles users' personal information is described in the Privacy Policy.
Information about how this board handles users' personal information is described in the Privacy Policy.
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Standard cookies we set
| Name | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Essential cookies | |
| These cookies are required to enable core functionality such as security, network management, and accessibility. You may not reject these. | |
| xf___crossTab | This local storage item is used to store information used to communicate across tabs, such as the current cross-site request forgery token. |
| xf_cacheKey | This local storage item is used to store the cache key used for offline storage items. |
| xf_consent | This cookie is used to store a user's cookie consent preferences. |
| xf_csrf | This cookie is used to store a user's cross-site request forgery token, preventing other applications from making malicious requests on the user's behalf. |
| xf_dbWriteForced | This cookie is used to indicate that the request should be completed using the database write server. |
| xf_editorDisabled | This local storage item is used to store whether or not a user has the rich text editor enabled. |
| fr-copied-html | This local storage item is used to store a user's copied rich text when pasting into the text editor. |
| fr-copied-text | This local storage item is used to store a user's copied plain text when pasting into the text editor. |
| xf_guestUsername | This local storage item is used to store a guest user's username. |
| xf_inline_mod_* | These cookies are used to store a user's currently selected inline moderation items. |
| xf_language_id | This cookie is used to store a user's selected language. |
| xf_lbSidebarDisabled | This local storage item is used to store whether or not a user has toggled the lightbox sidebar. |
| xf_ls | This cookie is used to store a user's local storage contents in the event their browser does not support the native local storage mechanism. |
| xf_multiQuote* | These local storage items are used to store a user's multi-quote selections. |
| xf_notice_dismiss | This cookie is used to store a user's dismissed notices. |
| xf_push_history_user_ids | This local storage item is used to store which users on this device have enabled push notifications. |
| xf_push_notice_dismiss | This cookie is used to determine whether or not a user has dismissed the push notification notice. |
| xf_push_subscription_updated | This cookie is used to determine if a user's push subscription preferences have been updated. |
| xf_session | This cookie is used to store a user's session identifier. |
| xf_style_id | This cookie is used to store a user's selected style. |
| xf_tfa_trust | This cookie is used to determine if a user has previously chosen to trust this device without requiring further two-step verification for a period of time. |
| xf_toggle | This cookie and local storage item are used to store a user's preferences for toggling various controls open or closed. |
| xf_user | This cookie is used to store a user's "remember me" token, allowing their credentials to persist across multiple sessions. |
| xf_visitorCounts | This local storage item is used to store counts of a user's unread conversations and alerts. |
| Optional cookies | |
| We deliver enhanced functionality for your browsing experience by setting these cookies. If you reject them, enhanced functionality will be unavailable. | |
| xf_emoji_usage | This cookie is used to store which emojis a user has recently used when composing a message. |
| xf_from_search | This cookie is used to track when a user has arrived on the site from a search engine. |
| Third-party cookies | |
| Cookies set by third parties may be required to power functionality in conjunction with various service providers for security, analytics, performance or advertising purposes. | |
| Apple Music | These cookies are set by Apple Music, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| Dailymotion | These cookies are set by Dailymotion, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| These cookies are set by Facebook, and may be used for displaying embedded content. | |
| Flickr | These cookies are set by Flickr, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| Giphy | These cookies are set by Giphy, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| Google reCAPTCHA | These cookies are set by Google reCAPTCHA, and may be used for verifying legitimate traffic. |
| Imgur | These cookies are set by Imgur, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| These cookies are set by Instagram, and may be used for displaying embedded content. | |
| Meta | These cookies are set by Meta, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| These cookies are set by Pinterest, and may be used for displaying embedded content. | |
| These cookies are set by Reddit, and may be used for displaying embedded content. | |
| SoundCloud | These cookies are set by SoundCloud, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| Spotify | These cookies are set by Spotify, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| TikTok | These cookies are set by TikTok, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| Tumblr | These cookies are set by Tumblr, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| Twitch | These cookies are set by Twitch, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| These cookies are set by Twitter, and may be used for displaying embedded content. | |
| Vimeo | These cookies are set by Vimeo, and may be used for displaying embedded content. |
| YouTube | These cookies are set by YouTube, and may be used for analytics, verifying legitimate traffic, or other embedded content. |