Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains which cookies are used on playSoF.org, what purpose they serve, and which third-party cookies may be set through embedded content. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They allow certain information to be retained between page views — for example your login status or your cookie decision.
2. Our own cookies
We use strictly necessary cookies only. These are essential for the website to function and cannot be disabled. They serve no analytics or advertising purposes.
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| sof_consent | Stores your cookie decision so the consent notice is not shown again on return visits. | 365 days |
| sof_sess | Game session for registered members. Enables login and saving of game progress. | Session / max. 8 hrs. |
| sof_lang | Stores the selected language (DE/EN) after cookie consent is given. | 365 days |
3. Third-party cookies (YouTube)
Scroll of Fate game sequences are streamed as embedded YouTube videos. When a video plays, YouTube may set cookies on your device. These cookies are set by Google Ireland Limited (Gordon House, Barrow Street, Dublin 4, Ireland) and are subject to their privacy policies.
| Name | Purpose | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | Estimates user bandwidth for video quality | YouTube / Google |
| YSC | Security cookie for YouTube embeds | YouTube / Google |
| PREF | Stores YouTube user preferences | YouTube / Google |
KID-Institut has no control over cookies set by YouTube. For more information, see Google's Privacy Policy. Legal basis: Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR (legitimate interest in providing game content).
4. No analytics or marketing cookies
We do not use analytics, marketing or tracking cookies. No user data is collected for advertising purposes or shared with advertising networks.
5. Legal basis
Technically necessary cookies are permitted without consent under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR, as they are strictly required for the operation of the website. Consent for optional cookies (currently not used) is obtained via the cookie settings.
6. Managing cookie settings
You can withdraw your cookie consent for playSoF.org at any time on the game page. Click "Cookie Settings" in the footer of the game page.
→ To the game page (Cookie Settings in footer)
You can also disable or delete cookies directly in your browser. Please note that this may limit the functionality of the website:
7. Updates to this policy
Should further third-party services or optional cookies be introduced in future, this policy will be updated and consent will be obtained again if required. Current version: 1.0 — June 2026.
As of: June 2026 | Version 1.0