1. Scope
This policy explains cookies and similar browser storage used by rankrosterbuddiesb.com, published as European Garden Atlas. A cookie is a small piece of data stored by a browser. Similar technologies can include local storage, which keeps information within a browser profile but is not technically a cookie. We describe both so visitors can make an informed choice.
2. What this site uses
The site uses browser local storage to remember a visitor’s cookie-banner selection. It allows the banner to remain dismissed while browsing other pages and after a later visit on the same browser. The choice is stored as a simple preference. It is not used to identify a person, measure visits, build advertising profiles or track activity across other websites.
The static website does not implement an analytics platform, advertising network, social-media tracking pixel or analytics cookie. The contact form in this build does not send data to a server. A web host may process technical request information to deliver and protect the site; this is not an analytics feature controlled by the page interface. A browser or network provider may apply its own storage or logging outside the publisher’s direct control.
3. Categories and durations
| Category | Purpose | Example | Duration | Essential |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core site operation | Cookie preference | Persistent until removed or cleared | Yes |
| Analytics | Usage measurement | Analytics identifier | Varies | No |
| Functional | Remember preferences | Interface settings | Varies | No |
The table describes common categories for clarity. At present, the implemented preference storage is the essential cookie-choice record in local storage. Analytics identifiers and additional functional settings are not active on this site. If new optional technologies are introduced, this policy and the choice interface should be updated before they are used where consent is required.
4. Cookie banner choices
Accept All stores an acceptance choice. Reject Non-Essential stores a rejection choice. Preferences opens a simple interaction where you can choose whether to accept or reject optional storage; because optional analytics and additional functional storage are not currently active, neither choice enables an analytics service. Your response is kept in local storage. You can change or clear that response using browser controls. Clearing it may cause the banner to appear again.
5. Browser management
Most browsers let you inspect, block or delete cookies and site data through Settings, Privacy or Security. Search the browser’s help for “clear site data” or “manage cookies”. You can remove the local-storage preference by clearing site data for rankrosterbuddiesb.com. Browser controls vary by device and software version. Blocking all storage may prevent the banner from remembering your selection, but guide pages remain available.
Private or incognito browsing usually removes stored data when the private session closes, depending on browser settings. If you use more than one browser or device, the preference is stored separately on each one. A browser extension may also change how local storage or cookies operate.
6. Third-party services
This site does not embed an external map, video player, social-media feed or analytics service. Illustrative images are requested from a remote image host and may cause the browser to connect to that host; its own network logs and privacy practices are governed by its terms. The publisher does not use that image request to set an analytics identifier. Review third-party privacy information where you want details about their infrastructure.
7. Updates and contact
Storage practices may change if site functionality changes. We will revise this policy when necessary and identify the effective date. For questions about cookies or local storage, contact [email protected]. For broader information about personal data, read the Privacy Policy.