The Open User Map Vote feature allows you to add a Like, Upvote, or Flag button to each location. To prevent users from voting multiple times on the same location, the plugin can store information in the user’s browser.

Depending on your settings, this is done using either a persistent cookie, a session cookie, or no storage at all.

Cookie Types Used

1. Persistent Cookie (High protection – default)

• Purpose: Prevents multiple votes by remembering the user’s vote for a set duration (default: 365 days).
• Storage method: Cookie stored in the browser.
• Data stored: Marker ID + vote confirmation (no personal data).
• Impact: Works across multiple sessions in the same browser.
• Consent: May require explicit consent under the TTDSG/GDPR.

2. Session Cookie (Medium protection)

• Purpose: Prevents multiple votes during the current browser session only.
• Storage method: Session cookie that is deleted when the browser is closed.
• Data stored: Marker ID + vote confirmation (no personal data).
• Impact: Vote protection is lost after closing the browser.
• Consent: Usually considered technically necessary and can be used without explicit consent, but must still be disclosed in your privacy policy.

3. No storage (Very low protection)

• Purpose: No storage in the browser; users can vote multiple times by refreshing the browser.
• Impact: Maximum privacy, but least protection against vote manipulation.

Privacy Policy Text Modules

Persistent Cookie:

Voting Function (Persistent Cookie)
For the voting function (“Like” or “Upvote” button) in Open User Map, we use a persistent cookie to prevent multiple votes for the same location. This cookie stores only the ID of the voted location and a confirmation of the vote, without any personal data. The cookie remains stored for 365 days unless you delete it manually. The legal basis for this is your consent according to Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR in conjunction with §25(1) TTDSG.

Session Cookie:

Voting Function (Session Cookie)
For the voting function (“Like” or “Upvote” button) in Open User Map, we use a session cookie to prevent multiple votes for the same location during your current browser session. This cookie stores only the ID of the voted location and a confirmation of the vote, without any personal data. It is technically necessary to provide the requested functionality and is deleted when you close your browser. The legal basis for this is Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR in conjunction with §25(2) No. 2 TTDSG.

Summary Table

* Check with your local privacy regulations.