1. Understanding Cookies & Local Storage
Cookies are compact text strings stored on your device when you load web pages. Local storage works similarly by retaining key-value parameters inside your browser sandbox. They ensure basic operational tasks—such as keeping your navigational preferences active or remembering whether you have acknowledged our privacy banner—without requiring persistent server-side account profiling.
2. Inventory of Cookies Deployed
We categorize storage tokens into strictly necessary and aggregate analytics instruments:
| Token Name | Category | Provider / Domain | Purpose & Technical Scope | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sortscout_cookie_consent |
Strictly Necessary | sortscouttempon.com (Local) | Remembers user consent choice (accepted, rejected, customized) so the prompt does not reappear. | 12 Months |
__cf_bm |
Security / Essential | Cloudflare / Edge CDN | Distinguishes authentic human requests from automated bot networks to prevent DDoS disruptions. | 30 Minutes |
_sst_traffic_v2 |
Aggregated Analytics | sortscouttempon.com (First-party) | Measures anonymous page scroll depth and guide viewing counts. Does not track across domains. | 90 Days |
3. Purpose and Legal Basis
Under the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC) and Article 6(1)(a) of the GDPR, strictly necessary cookies do not require prior consent because they are required to fulfill user-requested transmission services. Any non-essential analytical measurement is enabled only after you choose "Accept All" or configure your settings via the preferences interface.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies via Browser Settings
Beyond our on-site preferences controller, every modern desktop and mobile browser allows you to review, restrict, or purge stored cookies entirely:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-party cookies → Clear browsing data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
Note that disabling all local storage mechanisms may require you to re-acknowledge our consent banner on every subsequent session.
5. Updates to this Policy
If we introduce alternative CDN infrastructure or update our minimal analytics tracking methods, this table will be revised with corresponding lifespans and purpose descriptions.
6. Contact Regarding Storage Practices
For inquiries regarding local storage security on sortscouttempon.com, contact our technical desk at [email protected].