Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are compact text files stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit web pages. They permit web applications to remember your actions, retain preferences, and analyze navigational patterns over time. We also use modern browser storage technologies (such as localStorage) to retain your consent state directly on your client device.
2. Categories of Cookies We Employ
Our website classifies cookies and client storage mechanisms into three distinct operational categories:
| Cookie / Key Name | Category | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|---|
viewtickercreewscab_cookie_choice |
Essential / Functional | viewtickercreewscab.skin | Stores user consent choice (Accept, Reject, Preferences) to prevent repetitive banner display. | Persistent (1 Year) |
__cf_bm |
Essential / Security | Cloudflare / CDN | Differentiates legitimate human requests from malicious automated bot traffic. | 30 Minutes |
_ga_sess_sample |
Analytics (Optional) | Internal Analytics | Measures anonymized page dwell time and route navigation without storing identifying IP info. | Session (End of browser) |
theme_contrast_pref |
Functional | viewtickercreewscab.skin | Remembers user high-contrast or reduced-motion preference settings. | Persistent (6 Months) |
3. Legal Basis for Cookie Deployment
In compliance with European ePrivacy Directives and the GDPR:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Do not require prior user consent, as they are mandatory to provide requested core functions (such as site security and preserving your consent choice).
- Analytics and Functional Cookies: Are deployed only after you click “Accept All” on our consent banner. If you choose “Reject Non-Essential”, these scripts and storage keys remain disabled.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies via Browser Settings
You hold full control over the storage of cookies on your personal machine. In addition to our website banner, you can configure your browser to block or purge cookies entirely:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party Cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Open Settings > Safari > Advanced > Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Access Settings > Cookies and Site Permissions > Manage and Delete Cookies.
Please note that blocking all cookies may prevent our website from remembering your consent preferences, requiring the banner to reappear upon subsequent visits.
5. Policy Updates and Inquiries
We may update this table as we refine our technical architecture or adjust third-party utilities. Any revisions will be reflected on this page with an updated modification date. For additional information regarding our data practices, consult our Privacy Policy or email [email protected].