Cookie Policy
Published: 1 January 2026. Effective: 1 January 2026.
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are compact text strings placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you load website pages. Similarly, modern web browsers utilize technical "Local Storage" (HTML5 Web Storage) to preserve stateful values without transmitting them continuously across network headers. Teamstoreelscoop uses these technical standards strictly to ensure site stability, remember your cookie selection, and collect privacy-respecting, aggregated metrics.
2. Detailed Table of Cookies and Technical Storage
The table below itemizes every key, purpose, classification, and retention duration utilized across our domain:
| Identifier / Name | Category | Purpose & Data Stored | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
teamstoreelscoop_cookie_consent |
Essential | Stores the reader's cookie preference selection ("accept", "reject", or "preferences") in browser LocalStorage so the consent banner does not re-appear on page refresh. | 12 Months |
__session_route_id |
Essential | Maintains routing integrity and server cluster load balancing across requests. Contains an anonymous hash token. | Session end |
_pk_id / _pk_ses |
Analytics (Non-Essential) | Aggregated, anonymized visit duration and referral counters for editorial traffic evaluation. Operates without cross-site tracking or personal identification. | 13 Months (ID) / 30 Min (Session) |
pref_font_contrast |
Functional | Retains user-toggled high-contrast or readability view modes if enabled by the user. | 6 Months |
3. Cookie Classifications Explained
- Essential Cookies & Storage: Strictly required to deliver core functionality, such as navigating between guide chapters, securing web forms against forgery attacks, and recording your privacy consent. These cannot be disabled through our consent banner.
- Functional Storage: Used to remember your interface preferences, such as preferred display density or font contrast choices, ensuring consistent experiences across visits.
- Analytics Cookies: Assist our editorial team in understanding which café guides resonate with readers, which sections experience high drop-off, and aggregated device screen sizes to optimize layout delivery.
4. Browser-Level Cookie Management & Opt-Out
You possess full control over cookie storage via your web browser settings. You can delete existing cookies, block third-party cookies, or receive a warning prior to any cookie installation:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies > Block all third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection (set to "Strict") or Cookies and Site Data > Clear Data.
- Apple Safari (macOS & iOS): Preferences / Settings > Safari > Privacy > Prevent Cross-Site Tracking and Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that completely blocking all cookies—including strictly essential session tokens—may impair normal website navigation and reset your consent preferences on each visit.
5. Questions and Contact
For queries concerning our technical cookies or data management practices, please contact our compliance team at [email protected].