Cookie Documentation
Purpose
This document provides a transparent account of all cookies and comparable storage technologies used on durchd8.com, effective 23 March 2026. DURCHD8 follows a strict necessity principle: only cookies required for the technical operation of the website are deployed. No advertising, profiling, or cross-site tracking technologies are in use.
Currently Active Cookies
The following cookies are set by durchd8.com. All cookies listed are classified as strictly necessary for the operation of the website.
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| wordpress_sec_[hash] | durchd8.com (WordPress) | Authentication session cookie for logged-in administrators | Session | Strictly necessary |
| wordpress_logged_in_[hash] | durchd8.com (WordPress) | Identifies logged-in administrators to the WordPress backend | Session | Strictly necessary |
| wp-settings-[UID] | durchd8.com (WordPress) | Stores admin interface preferences | 1 year | Strictly necessary |
| wp-settings-time-[UID] | durchd8.com (WordPress) | Timestamp for wp-settings cookie | 1 year | Strictly necessary |
| PHPSESSID | durchd8.com (PHP) | Server-side session identifier | Session | Strictly necessary |
| _ga | Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) |
Distinguishes users | 2 years | Analytics |
| _ga_<container-id> | Google Analytics 4 (Google LLC) |
Persists session state | 2 years | Analytics |
Note: The WordPress cookies listed above are typically set only for authenticated administrator sessions. Regular visitors may additionally receive analytics-related cookies where Google Analytics 4 is active and not blocked prior to consent.
Cookies Not in Use
Analytics cookies from Google Analytics 4 are currently in use. No advertising or retargeting cookies are currently in use. No third-party social media tracking pixels are currently in use.
Consent
Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent under § 25(2) TDDDG where they are indispensable for providing the digital service expressly requested by the user.
Google Analytics 4 cookies are not strictly necessary. Where Google Analytics 4 is used, these cookies and the related access to end-user terminal equipment require prior consent under § 25(1) TDDDG. The related processing of personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.
How to Manage Cookies
You can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Instructions for common browsers:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions
Disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the functionality of the website.
Updates
This Cookie Documentation is reviewed and updated whenever changes are made to the cookies or storage technologies used on durchd8.com. The effective date at the top of this document indicates the most recent revision.
