Cookie Policy

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit our website. They allow us to remember your website activity. Cookies generally do not contain information that personally identifies you, unless you have signed in.

There are different types of cookies:

• Session cookies: These are deleted when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies: These remain on your device until they expire or you delete them.
• Third-party cookies: These are set by third-party providers, not by our website.

2. Which Cookies Do We Use?

2.1 Essential / Necessary Cookies

These cookies are necessary to provide our services. They enable basic functions such as page navigation and access to secure areas of the website. Without these cookies, we could not properly deliver the website.

2.2 Optional Analytics Cookies

Only if you click "Accept" in the cookie banner, we load Vercel Web Analytics and Speed Insights. They help us understand page performance and how the site is used. Declining has no effect on how the platform works.

3. Cookieless Analytics (Plausible)

We use Plausible Analytics to count page views and a few anonymous actions (for example, creating an account or publishing a topic). Plausible sets no cookies, stores nothing on your device, does not collect personal data or IP addresses, and does not track you across websites or days. Data is processed in the EU (Germany). Because no information is stored on or read from your device, no consent is required; the legal basis is our legitimate interest in understanding how the platform is used (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).

We do not use advertising networks, marketing cookies, or third-party tracking cookies such as Google Analytics.

4. Your Cookie Preferences

4.1 Consent

On your first visit to our website, you will be asked to consent to cookies. You can change your consent at any time by accessing our cookie management tool.

4.2 Browser Settings

You can control the use of cookies in your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:

• Block all cookies
• Accept cookies only from specific websites
• Receive notifications when cookies are stored
• Automatically delete cookies when you close your browser

For more information, see your browser's documentation:

• Google Chrome
• Mozilla Firefox
• Apple Safari
• Microsoft Edge

5. Do Not Track (DNT)

Some browsers support the Do Not Track (DNT) feature, which lets you signal to websites that you do not want to be tracked. We never set tracking cookies without your consent. Our cookieless Plausible statistics are anonymous and do not follow individuals, so they are not affected by DNT.

6. Consequences of Refusing Cookies

If you decline all cookies, some features of our website may not work properly. In particular:

• You may not be able to sign in
• Your preferences will not be saved
• Website performance may be affected
• Personalized content may not be displayed

Necessary cookies cannot be declined as they are required for core website functionality.

7. Cookie List

A detailed list of all cookies we use, along with their purpose and duration, can be found in our Privacy Policy.

8. Contact

If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at:

Email: [Email]
Address: [Address]

For more information on how we handle your data, see our Privacy Policy.