xHamster Cookie Policy changes — first seen 2026-08-22 (NOTED)

What changed, in plain language

This update only touches the cookie tables. xHamster renamed the age-verification cookie and gave it a clearer description, added two new site cookies (one that protects against a common web attack, one that powers a "fix our translations" feature), and corrected the description of an existing cookie. Nothing about tracking, advertising, data sharing, or your choices changed.

This change appears to be cosmetic (formatting, typos, or contact details).

Changelog

± CHANGEDAge verification cookie renamed and better explained
The cookie listed as "av" is now listed as "av_..." and its purpose is described more clearly as enabling age verification where the law requires it. It still lasts 365 days.
| av | xhamster.com | AV for applicable countries | 365 days |
| av\_... | xhamster.com | Enables the age verification process in applicable jurisdictions | 365 days |
+ ADDEDNew security cookie added
A cookie called x_csrf_token was added to the essential list. It guards the site against a common attack where another site tries to make requests using your logged-in session. It disappears when you close your browser.
| x\_csrf\_token | xhamster.com | Protects the website against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) | session |
+ ADDEDNew cookie for the translation-fixing feature
A cookie called translation_suggest was added to the functionality list. It powers the "Fix xHamster translations" feature and only lasts for your browsing session.
| translation\_suggest | xhamster.com | Enables the feature "Fix xHamster translations" | session |
± CHANGEDCorrected description of an existing cookie
The my-content-line-view cookie is now described as enabling a content editing tool instead of a page for viewing liked content. The cookie itself and how long it lasts did not change.
| my-content-line-view | xhamster.com | Enables viewing page of liked content | session |
| my-content-line-view | xhamster.com | Enables content editing tool | session |

Full text changes

COLOUR MARKS THE SEVERITY OF A FLAGGED CLAUSE · + AND − MARK ADDED AND REMOVED

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75	75	The following list includes the essential cookies that are currently used on the Website. Since we periodically change our cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website, the current list may not reflect exactly our currently used cookies. However, we are always striving to keep it up to date.
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77	77	\| Cookie Name \| Domain \| Purpose/Function \| TTL \|
78	78	\| --- \| --- \| --- \| --- \|
79	79	\| \_id \| xhamster.com \| Authentication session key \| session \|
80		\| av \| xhamster.com \| AV for applicable countries \| 365 days \|
	80	\| av\_... \| xhamster.com \| Enables the age verification process in applicable jurisdictions \| 365 days \|
81	81	\| c-xh-env-{username} \| xhamster.com \| Show tooltip after failed email verification redirect \| 10 min \|
82	82	\| c-xh-ev-{username} \| xhamster.com \| Hide tooltip after email verification redirect \| 30 days \|
83	83	\| c-xh-na \| xhamster.com \| Creator's Dashboard notification \| 30 days \|
84	84	\| c-xhl-na \| xhamster.com \| Creator's Dashboard notification \| 30 days \|
85	85	\| cookie\_accept, cookie\_accept\_v2 \| xhamster.com \| Stores user consent to cookie categories \| 365 / 3 days \|
86	86	\| old\_browser \| xhamster.com \| Enables visiting from old version, unsupported browsers \| 30 days \|
108	108	\| pShowMob, pShowMob2 \| xhamster.com \| Limits the frequency of advertisements on mobile version \| 60 min \|
109	109	\| pShow, pShow2 \| xhamster.com \| Limits the frequency of advertisements on desktop version \| 60 min \|
110	110	\| video\_view\_count \| xhamster.com \| Limits the frequency of postitial advertisements \| 3 hour \|
111	111	\| 2fa\_needed \| xhamster.com \| Enables two-factor authentication, when applicable \| 60 sec \|
112	112	\| ageProtectAgreement \| xhamster.com \| 18+ overlay for applicable countries \| 365 days \|
113	113	\| stats\_cd \| xhamster.com \| User's clicks functionality \| 20 sec \|
	114	\| x\_csrf\_token \| xhamster.com \| Protects the website against cross-site request forgery (CSRF) \| session \|
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115	116	Functionality cookies (giving you a better online experience)
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117	118	These cookies remember your preferences and tailor the Website to provide enhanced features, without identifying you. Without these cookies, we cannot remember your choices or personalize your online experience. We use this type of cookies to:
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119	120	- login faster by recognizing you if you are logged into the Website; and
138	139	\| x\_viewes \| xhamster.com \| Recommendation filter \| 7 days \|
139	140	\| last\_video\_search \| xhamster.com \| Recommendation identifier \| 30 minutes \|
140	141	\| u-c-channels \| xhamster.com \| Enables models' page history \| 30 days \|
141	142	\| u-v-channels \| xhamster.com \| Enables video category page history \| 30 days \|
142	143	\| u-p-channels \| xhamster.com \| Enables photo category page history \| 30 days \|
143	144	\| dating \| xhamster.com \| Preferences/filters for dating \| session \|
144		\| my-content-line-view \| xhamster.com \| Enables viewing page of liked content \| session \|
	145	\| my-content-line-view \| xhamster.com \| Enables content editing tool \| session \|
145	146	\| last\_photo\_search \| xhamster.com \| Recommendation identifier \| 30 minutes \|
146	147	\| x\_redirect \| xhamster.com \| Redirect loop detection \| 1 min \|
147	148	\| x\_redirect\_prv \| xhamster.com \| Redirect loop detection \| 1 min \|
148	149	\| x\_notifications:filters \| xhamster.com \| Notification page filters configuration \| 30 days \|
149	150	\| slided \| xhamster.com \| Enables sliding function on mobile version \| session \|
150	151	\| ab\_log \| xhamster.com \| A/B test support \| 10 min \|
158	159	\| x\_vdnkey \| xhamster.com \| Night mode preference \| 356 days \|
159	160	\| x\_vdnkey-light \| xhamster.com \| Day mode preference \| 356 days \|
160	161	\| pr-rej-not-{month}{year} \| xhamster.com \| Rejected videos notification \| 30 days \|
161	162	\| p-xh-pdp \| xhamster.com \| Payment details for producers \| 1 day \|
162	163	\| c-xh-rvn-{username} \| xhamster.com \| Hide rejected video count notification \| 7 days \|
163	164	\| a-xh-pdp \| xhamster.com \| Hide payment details update popup for creators \| 1 day \|
	165	\| translation\_suggest \| xhamster.com \| Enables the feature "Fix xHamster translations" \| session \|
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165	167	Targeting cookies
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167	169	These cookies are used to deliver advertisements relevant to you and your interests. both on the Website and on other websites These cookies can track your browsing history across the Website, the pages you have visited and the links you have followed.
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169	171	The following list includes the targeting cookies that are currently used on the Website. Since we periodically change our cookies to improve the functionality and user experience of the Website, the current list may not reflect exactly our currently used cookies. However, we are always striving to keep it up to date. You may disable these cookies by clicking on the manage button on the upper right corner of this page.