Cookie Policy

🍪 Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how and why we use cookies and similar technologies on this website. It provides detailed information on the types of cookies we use, the data they collect, your rights as a user, and how we ensure compliance with the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR / DSGVO).

This policy is part of our Privacy Policy and applies to all visitors of this website.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device (computer, tablet, smartphone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to ensure websites function properly, remember your preferences, and help site owners understand how users interact with their content.

There are two main types of cookies:

• Session cookies – Temporary cookies that expire when you close your browser.
• Persistent cookies – Stored on your device until they expire or are deleted manually.

Cookies may be set by the website you are visiting (first-party cookies) or by third-party services used by the website (third-party cookies).

2. Legal Basis for Using Cookies

Under the GDPR, the use of non-essential cookies (such as those for analytics) requires your explicit consent before they can be placed on your device.

We rely on the following legal bases for processing personal data via cookies:

• Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR – Your explicit consent for analytics cookies.
• Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR – Our legitimate interest in operating a secure and user-friendly website, in the case of essential cookies required for technical functionality.

3. Types of Cookies We Use

a) Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the operation of the MediaWiki software and enable basic functions such as page navigation and login. Without these cookies, the website cannot function properly. These cookies are only set when you log in or perform administrative actions.

Examples may include:

• Session cookies for logged-in users (`wikidb_session`)
• Login token cookies (`wikidbUserID`, `wikidbToken`)

These cookies do not require prior consent.

b) Performance and Analytics Cookies

We use Google Analytics to collect anonymized information about how visitors use our website. These cookies help us understand user behavior and improve our content and usability. All data is processed in accordance with privacy regulations.

Google Analytics cookies used:

• `_ga` – Used to distinguish users. (Expires: 2 years)
• `_gid` – Used to distinguish users. (Expires: 24 hours)
• `_gat` – Used to throttle request rate. (Expires: 1 minute)

We have implemented the following privacy safeguards:

• IP anonymization is enabled (`anonymize_ip`)
• No personal data (such as names or emails) is sent to Google
• No remarketing or advertising features are enabled
• Data sharing with other Google services is disabled

Analytics cookies are only set after you provide explicit consent via the cookie banner.

4. Managing and Withdrawing Consent

Upon your first visit, a cookie banner is displayed requesting your consent to place analytics cookies. You may choose to:

• Accept all cookies
• Refuse all non-essential cookies

You can withdraw or change your consent at any time by:

• Clearing your browser cookies
• Revisiting the site and reconfiguring your preferences if the banner is shown again

Alternatively, you can block or delete cookies via your browser settings:

• Firefox Help
• Chrome Help
• Safari Help
• Edge Help

5. Google Analytics and Data Transfers

Please note that Google LLC is a US-based company. While we have configured Google Analytics to anonymize IP addresses and prevent data sharing, some minimal data may still be processed on servers located outside the EU. Google is subject to the EU–U.S. Data Privacy Framework.

For more information, see:

• Google Privacy Policy
• Google Analytics GDPR compliance overview
• Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on

6. Data Retention

The data collected through Google Analytics is retained for a period of 14 months and is used solely for aggregate statistical reporting.

7. Your Rights Under the GDPR

As a data subject, you have the following rights:

• The right to be informed about data collection
• The right of access to your data
• The right to rectification
• The right to erasure (the “right to be forgotten”)
• The right to restrict or object to processing
• The right to data portability
• The right to withdraw consent at any time

To exercise any of these rights, or if you have concerns about how your data is processed, you can contact us (see below).

8. Contact

For any questions regarding our use of cookies or your data protection rights, please contact:

Handhelds Wiki

Email: contact@handhelds.wiki

Or visit the Privacy Policy page for more details.

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Last updated: 17 April 2026