Cookie Policy
Last updated: 19th July 2025
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit our website. They help us recognize your device on future visits, remember your preferences, and collect statistical data to improve our services.
Cookies may be set directly by us (first-party cookies) or by third-party services (third-party cookies).
2. Why do we use cookies?
We use cookies for the following purposes:
- Strictly necessary cookies: Essential for the basic functionality and security of our website (e.g., login, session handling)
- Functional cookies: We embed videos and streams via third-party providers (e.g. YouTube, Twitch). These services may collect personal data such as your IP address and set cookies. Data may be transferred to the USA
- Performance cookies: Store user preferences such as language or display settings
- Analytics cookies: Help us understand how users interact with the site
- Marketing cookies: Used to track users across websites and display relevant ads
3. What cookies do we use?
| Cookie Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| sharedou_session | Sharedou | User login and session handling | Session | Strictly necessary |
| Twitch | Amazon | Embed Twitch content | Session | Functional |
Note: This list may be updated periodically.
4. Legal basis for using cookies
- Strictly necessary cookies: Legitimate interest (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR)
- All other cookies: Consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR) via our cookie banner
5. Consent and how to manage it
On your first visit to our site, we ask for your consent to use non-essential cookies. You can manage or withdraw your consent at any time via the following link:
Your choices are stored securely and respected on all subsequent visits.
6. Managing cookies in your browser
You can delete or block cookies through your browser settings at any time. Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our site.
Helpful links:
7. Contact us
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, feel free to contact us:
Last updated: February 2026