Cookie & Local Storage Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. Principles of Storage
Socialsprchoicetickr values transparent, privacy-first web standards. This Cookie Policy explains what cookies, web storage items, and tracking tokens are, which specific files we store, and how you retain complete agency over your browser configurations.
A cookie is a small data file saved on your computer or mobile device when you load web pages. Modern websites also use HTML5 Web Storage (localStorage) to retain preferences without transmitting overhead data across every HTTP request.
2. Itemized Table of Stored Elements
| Identifier / Key | Category | Provider | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
socialspr_cookie_pref_2026 |
Essential | Socialsprchoicetickr | Stores your choice regarding the cookie banner (accept, reject, preferences). | Persistent (1 Year) |
__cf_bm |
Essential Security | Cloudflare / CDN | Protects against automated bot traffic and mitigates DDoS attempts. | 30 Minutes |
_pk_id |
Analytics (Optional) | Matomo / Self-Host | Records non-personally identifiable visit counters and referral paths. | 13 Months |
_pk_ses |
Analytics (Optional) | Matomo / Self-Host | Temporarily groups page views into an active browsing session. | 30 Minutes |
3. Managing Your Preferences
You can adjust how cookies are handled on your device directly within your browser settings. You can delete existing cookies, block third-party trackers, or receive an alert whenever a website requests to write storage.
Consult the official management guidelines for common browser platforms:
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
Please note that disabling strictly essential cookies or clearing local storage will reset your banner consent preferences upon your next visit.
4. Contact Us
If you have questions regarding our use of storage technologies, reach out to our team at [email protected].