1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are compact text files placed onto your device by a website server when you view a web page. In addition to HTTP cookies, modern web browsers offer localStorage, which stores small configuration strings locally on your machine without transmitting them on every server request. This technology allows us to remember your consent preferences so you are not confronted with repetitive consent banners on every visit.
2. Inventory of Cookies and Storage Keys
The following table provides a comprehensive register of all technical keys and cookies deployed on this website:
| Identifier / Name | Category | Specific Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sortbench_cookie_choice |
Strictly Essential | Stores user choice ('accept', 'reject', 'preferences') to hide banner | Persistent (365 days) |
__cf_bm |
Strictly Essential | Cloudflare bot mitigation and malicious traffic protection | 30 minutes |
_pk_id |
Analytical (Non-essential) | Anonymous visit frequency and page interaction recording | 13 months |
_pk_ses |
Analytical (Non-essential) | Temporary session tracking during active navigation | 30 minutes |
3. Managing and Revoking Cookie Choices
You may adjust or reset your cookie decisions at any time. When you select "Reject Non-Essential" in our consent dialogue, analytical cookies are not activated, and only strictly necessary operational tokens are retained.
To reset your preference immediately, open your browser developer tools or settings, clear local storage for sortbenchprismerparts.makeup, and reload the page to display the banner again.
4. Universal Browser Opt-Out Instructions
Most browsers enable you to block cookies entirely or clear them when you close your session. Review instructions for your specific software:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies and choose your preferred blocking level.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection and select "Strict" mode.
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences → Privacy and ensure "Prevent cross-site tracking" and "Block all cookies" settings are toggled as desired.
- Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.