Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 • Last Updated: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files downloaded to your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, store preference state (such as acknowledging a banner), and ensure stable navigation.
Modern websites also utilize localStorage, a client-side storage feature built into modern web browsers that stores key-value pairs without transmitting data back to the web server on every HTTP request.
2. How We Use Storage on socialsprrankrostr.autos
We do not operate third-party advertising networks, affiliate trackers, cross-site profiling scripts, or social media tracking pixels. Our use of storage is strictly limited to essential operational state and privacy preference retention.
3. Detailed Cookie & Storage Inventory
| Identifier | Type | Category | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
terra_cookie_pref |
localStorage | Strictly Essential | Stores your selection (accept / reject / custom) to prevent the consent banner from re-appearing on every page reload. | Persistent (365 days or until cleared) |
terra_analytics_opt |
localStorage | Functional / Analytics | Records whether you have opted into anonymous aggregated page-load counters. | Persistent (365 days or until cleared) |
__cf_bm / _tls |
HTTP Cookie | Strictly Essential | Session routing and denial-of-service bot mitigation provided by upstream network edge infrastructure. | 30 minutes to 24 hours |
4. Legal Categories of Storage
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR, storage mechanisms are classified into distinct categories:
- Strictly Essential Cookies: These items are required for the technical functioning of the website, such as security routing and storing your explicit privacy choices. They do not require consent and cannot be turned off in our banner.
- Functional / Analytics Storage: These items allow us to understand aggregate interaction patterns, such as verifying that documentation pages load correctly across mobile screen widths. These items are strictly disabled by default until you grant affirmative consent.
5. How to Control and Disable Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to using our website banner controls, you can manage or delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Blocking all cookies may affect basic functionality:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies → choose "Block third-party cookies" or remove stored site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → select "Strict" or manage individual site data.
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences → Privacy → check "Prevent cross-site tracking" and "Block all cookies".
- Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
6. Re-Opening Your Cookie Preferences
You may modify your choice at any time. Simply click the button below to re-open the preferences modal and update your stored preference:
7. Questions and Contact
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies or client storage mechanisms, please contact our compliance desk at: [email protected].