Cookies we use
Cookies are small text files that websites store on your device while you visit them. On the next visit, your browser sends this information back to the server.
There are different types of cookies: some are essential and necessary for the site to work correctly, while others are used to analyse usage or personalise content.
This website uses only essential cookies required for basic functionality. They include storing your cookie preferences and managing sessions. Without these cookies, features such as signing in or hiding the cookie banner would not be available.
Why do we use essential cookies without consent?
The cookies used on this website are essential for basic site functionality. Their use is therefore based on Article 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interests) and Article 6(1)(b) GDPR (performance of a contract or pre-contractual steps).
Under the GDPR, essential cookies do not require the user’s consent, because they only ensure that the website works as expected. Examples include storing session information, remembering logins, or saving your cookie choice.
Current cookies
You can click the name (with the blue “i” icon) to open the detailed information.
| Active | Name | Value | Expires | Domain | Path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOKIE_CONSENT | 1 year | raphaelkirchner.com | / | ||
| SESSION_ID | *************** | This session | raphaelkirchner.com | / |
COOKIE_CONSENT
- Purpose
- This cookie stores your choice about the use of cookies on this website so that you do not have to make it on every visit and can view the site without the banner.
- Validity & expiry
- It remains valid for one year; after that you will be asked again.
- No disclosure
- This cookie does not contain personal data and is not shared with third parties.
- Necessity
- Without this cookie your settings cannot be saved.
- Manual changes
- Manual changes are not intended.
- Legal basis
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR
SESSION_ID
- Purpose
- This cookie stores a unique session ID for the user so that server-side data can be associated with a session, for example login state or temporary settings.
- Validity & expiry
- The cookie is valid only for the duration of the session and is deleted when the browser is closed.
- No storage of personal data
- The cookie itself does not store personal data; it is only used to identify the session on the server.
- Necessity
- This cookie is essential for the functionality of the website, in particular for login mechanisms and other server-side features.
- Manual changes
- Because this is a session cookie, it is deleted automatically when the browser is closed. Manual changes are not intended.
- Legal basis
- Article 6(1)(f) GDPR, Article 6(1)(b) GDPR