1. What are Cookies and Local Storage?
A cookie is a compact text file stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Local storage (such as HTML5 `localStorage`) performs a comparable function by retaining small key-value strings directly inside your local browser client without transmitting them on every single server request header.
2. Inventory of Technical Storage Mechanisms
The table below provides full transparency regarding the exact storage keys and cookies implemented on this website:
| Name / Key | Category | Specific Purpose | Duration | User Choice |
|---|---|---|---|---|
teamtonics_cookie_consent |
Essential / Functional | Stores your explicit cookie banner interaction status (accept, reject, preferences) to prevent re-displaying the banner on every page navigation. | 12 Months (Persistent localStorage) | Mandatory for UI state persistence |
__cf_bm / sec_session (Server-side if active) |
Strictly Necessary | Protects server infrastructure from automated spam bots and distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) traffic. | Session (up to 30 mins) | Strictly Necessary |
3. Marketing & Tracking Cookies Clarification
In strict alignment with European ePrivacy directives and privacy-by-design standards:
- We do NOT deploy third-party advertising tracking pixels (e.g., social media ad trackers).
- We do NOT sell cross-site behavioral telemetry to third-party data brokers.
- We do NOT track personal location coordinates without explicit browser permission.
4. Managing Cookies in Your Web Browser
You have the legal right to block, modify, or erase cookies and local storage directly through your web browser configuration. Note that disabling essential storage keys may cause interactive elements (such as remembering that you dismissed the cookie notice) to reset upon page refresh.
Instructions for common web browsers:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies & Site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Settings → Safari → Advanced → Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
5. Policy Updates and Contact
We may update this policy periodically to reflect changes in our technical setup or statutory regulations. For questions regarding our cookie implementation, please email [email protected].