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Cookie Policy & Telemetry Matrix.

Effective Date: January 1, 2026. This Cookie Policy explains how cookies, local storage objects, and web beacons are deployed on Sortnestrout.homes in compliance with European ePrivacy and Swiss regulations.

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

A cookie is a small text file placed onto your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. It allows the website to recognize your device across browsing sessions, remember user interface preferences, maintain security protocols, and compile anonymous aggregated performance statistics.

In addition to cookies, we utilize modern browser localStorage to store your persistent consent state without setting intrusive network tracking cookies.

2. Comprehensive Cookie Breakdown Matrix

The table below provides a full breakdown of every cookie category operating on our site:

Cookie / Key Name Category Lifespan Functional Purpose
sortnestrout_cookie_consent Essential (Local Storage) 12 Months Stores your selection from the cookie consent banner (Accepted / Essential Only) so the prompt does not reappear on page reload.
__cf_bm / _cfuvid Essential Security 30 Minutes / Session Deployed by edge network firewall providers to identify legitimate human users and defend against automated scraper bot traffic.
_sn_tab_pref Functional Preference 30 Days Remembers your last selected view tab (e.g. Top 5 Places vs. Top 5 Experiences) across city guide pages.
_sn_analytics_id Performance & Analytics (Opt-In) 90 Days Collects anonymized page view statistics, scroll depth, and render speed metrics without linking to personally identifiable information.

3. How to Manage and Opt-Out of Cookies

You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can manage your preferences at any time through our on-site banner or directly via your web browser settings:

  • Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-Party Cookies → Block third-party cookies or customize site permissions.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Strict / Custom.
  • Apple Safari: Preferences → 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 disabling strictly essential cookies may cause certain interactive features, such as map node highlighting or tab switching, to operate with degraded functionality.

4. Contact Us

For questions or comments about our Cookie Policy and technical telemetry implementations, please reach out to our team at [email protected].