The Importance of Cookies: How They Affect Your Online Experience!
Find out everything about the DEL game Mannheim against Nuremberg on December 31, 2025, including detailed information on cookies and tracking.

The Importance of Cookies: How They Affect Your Online Experience!
On the last day of 2025, all ice hockey fans looked forward to the encounter between Nuremberg and Mannheim. The clash in the German Ice Hockey League (DEL) promises exciting moments and thrilling action. Kicker reports on a game that not only thrills the fan bases of both teams, but also draws attention to the league table. With a lot of anticipation, the game is being treated as a highlight at the end of the year.
But while the players give it their all on the ice, the digital world also plays a role - especially when watching the games. A topic that is currently on everyone's lips is cookies and tracking in digital platforms. Headtopics highlights the impact of these technologies on advertising and personalization. A PUR subscription allows users to read without ads or tracking, while the use of cookies continually collects information about users and tailors content.
Cookies and their benefits
But what exactly are these cookies? According to BfDI they are small text files that are generated when you visit a website. They have various functions, including the technical necessity for certain services as well as the ability to display personalized advertising. A distinction is made between first-party cookies, which are created by the domain visited, and third-party cookies, which come from external domains. Both types can be either necessary or non-essential for the site to function.
The need for cookies should not be underestimated, especially when it comes to the shopping cart function or the storage of language settings. These features are considered legal according to the GDPR, while non-essential cookies require prior consent. This not only ensures transparency, but also gives users the opportunity to revoke their consent at any time.
Transparency and data protection-compliant use
The digital world has changed significantly, and with it the expectations of data protection and user-friendliness. The ECJ has emphasized in its case law that effective consent must be obtained via a consent banner, while at the same time making the technical requirements clear. This makes it clear that operators of websites and digital services have a duty to provide their users with clear and understandable information.
So it may be that the next match, be it the exciting game today in Nuremberg or another exciting ice hockey duel, will also be involved in the background on the digital front. Whether collecting personal data or displaying personalized advertising, users should be aware of how their data is used and what options they have to tailor this experience to their liking.
In a sport that relies so heavily on passion, commitment and community, it is important that digital interaction also lives up to these values. So stay informed, enjoy the game and take the opportunity to take an active role in the digitalization of ice hockey!