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 Cookies are small text files that websites place on your device as you are browsing. They are processed and stored by your web browser. In and of themselves, cookies are harmless and serve crucial functions for websites. Cookies can also generally be easily viewed and deleted.
+=== Strictly necessary cookies ===
+These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off. They are only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request of services, such as logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not work without them. These cookies do not store any personally identifiable information.
 ^ Name ^ Duration ^ Provenance ^ Purpose ^ Data ^ Expiry ^
-| DW<hash> | persistent\\ cookie | first-party\\ (Visiometa) | Strictly necessary. Used for authentication. | the encrypted username and password | at the end of the browser session. |
+| DW<hash> | persistent\\ cookie | first-party\\ (Visiometa) | strictly necessary\\ for authentication | the encrypted username and password | at the end of the browser session. |
-| DokuWiki | session\\ cookie | first-party\\ (Visiometa) | Strictly necessary. Used to avoid CSRF attacks. | a randomized session identifier | at the end of the browser session. |
+| DokuWiki | session\\ cookie | first-party\\ (Visiometa) | strictly necessary\\ to avoid CSRF attacks | a randomized session identifier | at the end of the browser session. |

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