This article provides comprehensive information about cookies used in EFS (Enterprise Feedback Suite). It covers the types of cookies used in different areas of the system, including Projects, People, and Portals, along with their purposes and durations.
Projects
The following cookies are used in the Projects section of EFS:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __Secure-#md5-hash#-cookiePolicy(until the 21.2 release: surveyCookiePolicy) | Stores the confirmation of the cookie banner | 90 days by defaultConfigurable |
| __Host_csite(until the 21.2 release: csite) | Stores the language of the last visited panel web page. If surveys are available in multiple languages, the survey will be delivered in the language of the last visited panel website. | 1 hour by defaultConfigurable |
| __Secure-efs-#md5-hash#-session(until the 21.2 release: efs-#md5-hash#-session) | Stores the progress of a survey. If a survey is closed before it is completed, the survey may continue seamlessly from the point of previous completion for a period of two (2) hours. | 2 hours by defaultConfigurable |
| __Secure-debugclose(until the 21.2 release: debugclose) | Stores the display variant of the debug toolbar. This debug toolbar is used for testing questionnaires. This allows you to navigate between questions in the survey questionnaire. This cookie is only set if the debug toolbar is activated. If the debug toolbar is activated, a note will be displayed before the start of the survey, since this toolbar is only intended for testing surveys. Against this background, the information about this cookie can generally be deleted. | Session Cookie |
| themeSettings | This cookie is only set for the dedicated survey type for downloading reports and ensures the correct display of the download platform | Session-Cookie |
People
The following cookies are used in the People section of EFS:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __Secure-panel-session(until 21.2: panel-session) | Stores the login so that no new login is required during the lifetime of the cookie. | 1 hour by defaultConfigurable |
| __Host_csite(until the 21.2 release: csite) | Stores the language of the last visited panel web page. If surveys are available in multiple languages, the survey will be delivered in the language of the last visited panel website. | 1 hour by defaultConfigurable |
| __Secure-efs-#md5-hash#-session(until the 21.2 release: efs-#md5-hash#-session) | Stores the progress of a survey. If a survey is closed before it is completed, the survey may continue seamlessly from the point of previous completion for a period of two (2) hours. | 2 hours by defaultConfigurable |
| __Host-Device_is_mobile(until the 21.2 release: Device_is_mobile) | Stores if the page is displayed on a mobile device in order to display the mobile version of the page. | Session-Cookie |
Portals
The following cookies are used in the Portals section of EFS:
| Name | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| __Secure-panel-session(until the 21.2 release: panel-session) | Stores the login so that no new login is required during the lifetime of the cookie. | 2 hours by defaultConfigurable |
| __Secure-efs-#md5-hash#-session(until the 21.2 release: efs-#md5-hash#-session) | Stores the progress of a survey. If a survey is closed before it is completed, the survey may continue seamlessly from the point of previous completion for a period of two (2) hours. | 2 hours by defaultConfigurable |
| __Host-Device_is_mobile(until the 21.2 release: Device_is_mobile) | Stores if the page is displayed on a mobile device in order to display the mobile version of the page. | Session-Cookie |
| #md5-hash-link-to-survey# | This cookie is only set to prevent multiple participations in a guide survey. This is because a guide survey, which is a personalized survey, also allows anonymous participation. This cookie is rarely used. | 2 days by defaultConfigurable |
FAQ
Are these cookies necessary?
Yes, all cookies used in EFS are considered absolutely necessary for the proper, user-friendly, and safe use of the system. They are essential for maintaining functionality and user experience.
Do users need to consent to these cookies?
Due to the essential nature of these cookies, it is not considered necessary to obtain explicit consent from survey participants for their use.
Can users opt-out of these cookies?
Given that these cookies are necessary for the proper functioning of EFS, there are no technical precautions in place to deactivate cookies in individual cases (opt-out).