1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files placed onto your computing device when you load web pages. Local Storage is a modern web browser mechanism that enables platforms to store key-value pairs persistently across browser sessions without transmitting data payloads in every HTTP server header.
2. Categories of Cookies Employed on Festivalvaultvista
| Identifier / Key | Type | Lifespan | Functional Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
festivalvault_cookie_consent |
Essential / Local Storage | 365 Days | Stores your banner consent state to prevent repeated popups. |
__cf_bm / Edge Security |
Strictly Necessary | Session (30 mins) | Mitigates bot networks and security attacks on our cloud gateway. |
fvv_river_view_state |
Functional / Preferences | 90 Days | Retains waypoint map zoom coordinates and filter settings. |
_pk_id (Telemetry) |
Anonymized Analytics | 13 Months | Evaluates country-level interest in regional Danube dispatch guides. |
3. Purpose and Legal Basis of Processing
Essential security and consent cookies operate under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) (Legitimate Interest) and the ePrivacy Directive derogation for strictly necessary functional features. Any non-essential analytical cookies are loaded solely after receiving your affirmative consent via the banner interface.
4. Managing and Revoking Cookie Preferences
You can adjust, clear, or block cookies at any time via your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-Party Cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security → Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.
Note that disabling strictly necessary storage may cause certain map interaction layers and user interface elements to reset upon page navigation.