Yes the dreaded C word, cookies. phpBB uses cookies. This forum's cookies are NOT shared with 3rd parties or used for advertising. They are just used for this forum's functions. You will receive cookies even if you just view this forum. I the webmaster and owner of Delta Fox Design made changes to the cookie notice and privacy policy text in this phpBB forum to make it clearer how and why the cookies are used.
The new cookie notice is:
This forum uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on it. These cookies are only used for the functioning of this phpBB forum and are NOT shared with any 3rd party. Learn more
You can view the cookies in your web browser. In The Firefox browser go to menu -> "Web Developer" -> "Inspector" or "Web Developer Tools" (or Ctrl+Shift+I), then click the storage tab.
And of course you can delete and block cookies.
phpBB cookies are set to expire 1 year after they are created, but you are automatically logged out when you close the browser unless you select "remember me" when loging in.
As an example these are all the cookies I have from using this phpBB forum now:
cookieconsent_status: dismiss (because I clicked OK on cookie popup)
phpbb3_vbeyw_k: REDACTED (session key, only used for "remember me feature")
php3_vbeyw_sid: REDACTED (Session ID, a unique number identifying me as the user)
phpbb3_vbeyw_u: 2 (my user ID)
See also What is the list of cookies that phpBB uses ?
Cookies on this Forum (phpBB)
Cookies on this Forum (phpBB)
Jacob Persico
Owner & Webmaster
Delta Fox Design
Owner & Webmaster
Delta Fox Design
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If you are wondering what cookies are or how they work check this link out: What are cookies? | Cookies & You
Jacob Persico
Owner & Webmaster
Delta Fox Design
Owner & Webmaster
Delta Fox Design