Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2025
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored by your browser on your device. They allow websites to store information about your visit and improve your user experience.
Cookies can be divided into two main categories:
- Session cookies: Deleted when you close your browser
- Persistent cookies: Remain stored on your device for a specified time
2. Which Cookies Do We Use?
2.1 Technically Necessary Cookies (no consent required)
These cookies are essential for the operation of the platform and cannot be disabled.
Supabase Authentication Session
Language (Locale)
Admin Session
2.2 Functional Cookies (consent required - future)
These cookies are currently not active, but could be implemented in the future:
Favorites (not logged in)
Map Settings
Note: If we introduce functional cookies, you will be asked for your consent beforehand (cookie banner).
2.3 Analytics & Marketing Cookies (consent required - future)
We currently do not use external analytics tools like Google Analytics or Facebook Pixel.
Current Situation
Privacy-friendly: Our analytics data is stored exclusively server-side in our PostgreSQL database. We collect anonymized IP addresses, user agents, and geo data - without cookies!
3. Cookie Table (Overview)
| Cookie Name | Purpose | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sb-auth-token | Authentication | Technically necessary | Session |
| sb-refresh-token | Session renewal | Technically necessary | 7 days |
| NEXT_LOCALE | Language (DE/EN/ES) | Technically necessary | 1 year |
| admin-session | Admin access | Technically necessary | Session |
4. How Can You Manage Cookies?
You can manage, block, or delete cookies at any time in your browser settings:
Google Chrome
Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
Mozilla Firefox
Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
Safari (macOS/iOS)
Settings → Privacy → Manage Cookies and Website Data
Microsoft Edge
Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data
Important: If you block technically necessary cookies, the platform may not function correctly (e.g., login not possible).
5. Future Cookie Banner
As soon as we use functional or analytics cookies that require your consent, we will implement a cookie banner. This will allow you to:
- Accept all cookies
- Accept only technically necessary cookies
- Select individual cookie categories
- Change your settings at any time
6. Additional Information
Detailed information about data processing can be found in our Privacy Policy.
7. Contact
For questions about cookies, contact us:
