Legal
Cookie Policy
Last updated: March 15, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your device when you visit a website. They serve various purposes, such as remembering your preferences, maintaining your session, and protecting against security threats. Some cookies are essential for the website to function, while others are optional.
2. Cookies We Use
clubstream.io uses only technically necessary cookies. We do not use advertising, marketing, or third-party tracking cookies.
2.1 Essential Cookies (Strictly Necessary)
Legal basis: TDDDG §25(2) — Strictly necessary for the provision of the service. No consent required.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
next-auth.session-token | clubstream.io | Encrypted session token for authentication (JWT). HttpOnly, Secure, SameSite=Lax. | Session |
next-auth.csrf-token | clubstream.io | CSRF protection for form submissions and authentication flows. | Session |
next-auth.callback-url | clubstream.io | Stores the redirect URL after successful authentication. | Session |
2.2 Security Cookies (Cloudflare)
Legal basis: TDDDG §25(2) — Strictly necessary for security and bot protection. No consent required.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
__cf_bm | Cloudflare | Bot management — distinguishes humans from automated traffic. | 30 minutes |
cf_clearance | Cloudflare | Stores proof that the visitor has passed a Cloudflare security challenge. | 30 minutes |
2.3 Third-Party Cookies (Twitch Embed)
Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR / TDDDG §25(1) — Loaded only with your consent.
When you watch an embedded Twitch stream on clubstream.io, the Twitch player may set cookies in your browser. These cookies are controlled by Twitch Interactive, Inc. and are subject to the Twitch Privacy Notice.
Common Twitch cookies include session and authentication cookies required for the player to function. clubstream.io has no control over these cookies.
3. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use browser Local Storage for the following:
| Key | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
cs_cookie_consent | Stores your cookie consent preference ("all" or "essential"). | Persistent |
4. Analytics (Cookie-Free)
Our website analytics system does not use cookies. It uses a privacy-preserving approach based on anonymized, daily-rotating visitor hashes. No persistent identifiers are stored on your device. See our Privacy Policy (Section 5) for details.
5. Managing Cookies
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Please note that disabling essential cookies may prevent you from using certain features (such as logging in).
6. Reset Cookie Consent
Click the button below to reset your cookie consent preference. The consent banner will appear again on your next page load.
7. Contact
For questions about our use of cookies, contact us at [email protected].