1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They help enable certain features, improve the user experience, and keep the website secure.
Cookies can be set either by the website you visit ("first-party cookies") or by other parties whose content appears on the site ("third-party cookies"). MacherTV uses first-party cookies exclusively and does not use any third-party cookies, tracking cookies or marketing cookies.
2. Technically necessary cookies
These cookies are strictly required for the proper operation of our website. Without them, basic functions such as page navigation, secure areas and login cannot be provided. These cookies do not store personal data and cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Purpose | Storage period | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
machertv_session |
Session cookie that maintains the connection between your browser and our server. Enables access to login-protected areas. | Session (deleted when browser is closed) | MacherTV (first party) |
XSRF-TOKEN |
Protection against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. Ensures form submissions actually originate from our server. | Session | MacherTV (first party) |
mtv_cookie_consent |
Stores your decision in the cookie consent banner so it is not shown again on subsequent visits. | 1 year | MacherTV (first party) |
remember_web_* |
"Stay logged in" function. Only set when you enable this option during login. | 30 days | MacherTV (first party) |
3. Functional cookies
Functional cookies enable enhanced features and personalisation, such as saving your language preferences or dashboard display settings. They are not strictly required but improve the user experience.
| Cookie | Purpose | Storage period | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
mtv_sidebar |
Stores the state of the sidebar navigation (collapsed/expanded) in the dashboard. | 1 year | MacherTV (first party) |
mtv_theme |
Stores your preferred colour scheme (e.g. light/dark mode) where this feature is available. | 1 year | MacherTV (first party) |
4. How to manage cookies
You can manage or delete cookies at any time via your browser settings. The following links lead to the relevant instructions for the most common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Manage cookies
- Mozilla Firefox: Manage cookies
- Apple Safari: Manage cookies
- Microsoft Edge: Manage cookies
Please note: If you disable cookies, some features of our website may be restricted. In particular, login-protected areas (dashboard) cannot be used without session cookies.
5. Legal basis
The legal basis for using technically necessary cookies is § 25 para. 2 TDDDG (Telecommunications and Digital Services Data Protection Act). Technically necessary cookies may be set without consent as they are strictly required to provide the service explicitly requested by the user.
The associated processing of personal data is based on Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest). Our legitimate interest lies in providing a functional and secure website.
For functional cookies beyond the technically necessary ones, we obtain your consent (legal basis: § 25 para. 1 TDDDG in conjunction with Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR). You may withdraw your consent at any time with effect for the future.
6. Contact
If you have questions about our cookie policy or data protection in general, please contact us:
WERBUNGMACHER.DE UG (haftungsbeschränkt)
E-Mail: support@macher.tv
Website: https://macher.tv
Further information on how we handle your personal data can be found in our Privacy Policy.