Cookie Policy
Transparent disclosure of how storycrateteamtons.homes uses small text files and browser storage mechanisms to guarantee site functionality and measure aggregated user interactions.
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed onto your computer, tablet, or smartphone by websites that you visit. They are widely used across the European digital ecosystem to ensure web pages function efficiently, preserve user preferences across sessions, and provide anonymized analytical reports to site administrators. In addition to cookies, local storage mechanisms (such as HTML5 localStorage) are utilized to remember consent decisions without transmitting unnecessary network payloads.
2. Cookie Categories Deployed on This Platform
We strictly distinguish between essential cookies that are technically mandatory for site navigation, and optional performance or analytics cookies that require your prior explicit consent under the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC as amended) and GDPR.
Detailed Cookie Registry Table
| Category | Identifier / Key | Purpose & Technical Scope | Lifespan | Management Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential (Strictly Necessary) | cookie_consent_status (localStorage) |
Stores the visitor’s cookie banner decision (accept, reject, or preferences) to avoid recurring popups. | 12 Months | Exempt from consent under ePrivacy Art. 5(3) |
| Essential (Security) | __cf_bm / sec_session |
Maintains web application firewall security tokens and mitigates distributed denial-of-service attempts. | Session / 30 min | Mandatory for technical delivery |
| Functional | ui_nav_state |
Preserves high-contrast or reduced-motion interface states across internal page transitions. | Session | Legitimate Interest / Functional convenience |
| Analytics & Performance | _pk_id / _ga_minimal |
Aggregates anonymous page view durations and scroll depth to identify popular fleet guides without tracking personal identity. | 6 Months | Optional — Requires explicit opt-in |
3. Managing Cookie Preferences On-Site
When you first load storycrateteamtons.homes, our consent banner gives you immediate control to accept all cookies, reject all non-essential cookies, or fine-tune preferences. Your preference is recorded in your browser's local storage and respected on every subsequent visit.
You may reset your on-site cookie preference at any time by clearing your browser cache for this domain, which will re-trigger the consent selection banner upon your next page visit.
4. Browser-Based Cookie Opt-Out Instructions
In addition to our on-site banner controls, every modern desktop and mobile browser allows you to review, block, or delete cookies through its core settings:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies. You can block all third-party cookies or wipe existing site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection. Select "Strict" mode or customize cookie permissions per domain.
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences > Privacy and ensure "Prevent cross-site tracking" and "Block all cookies" are selected according to your preference.
- Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that completely disabling essential cookies may impact specific structural interface features, such as remembering your menu state or maintaining smooth form submissions.
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We review this policy periodically to reflect updates in technical tooling or European regulatory guidance. Any modifications will be posted directly to this page with an updated effective date.
6. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding our cookie implementation or data processing standards, please contact our data governance team at [email protected].