Cookie Policy
This policy explains how Storycrateteamtons uses cookies, local browser storage tokens, and tracking mechanisms. We believe in minimal data footprint and total transparency regarding digital tracking.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small textual data fragments stored directly within your web browser by visited web servers. They allow websites to remember user settings, authenticate sessions, and track aggregated readership statistics. Similar technologies include web storage (`localStorage` and `sessionStorage`).
2. Cookie Classification Table
The table below details all cookies and local storage parameters utilized on Storycrateteamtons:
| Identifier Name | Category | Specific Purpose | Retention Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
storycrate_cookie_preference_2026 |
Essential (Local Storage) | Remembers your consent decision (accept, reject, preferences) so the notice banner does not reappear. | 12 Calendar Months |
_sct_session_security |
Strictly Necessary | Maintains anti-forgery tokens for form validation and prevents automated bot spamming. | Current Session Only |
_sct_analytics_ref |
Analytics (Optional) | Collects aggregated, non-identifying page view counts and reading dwell times to prioritize editorial coverage. | 30 Days |
_sct_font_pref |
Functional (Optional) | Caches accessibility preferences such as contrast adjustments and reduced motion overrides. | 6 Months |
3. Managing & Disabling Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to our on-site cookie banner controls, you have the unilateral right to configure your browser to reject all cookies or notify you whenever a cookie is set. Consult your browser vendor’s documentation:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection & Cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data & Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site Permissions → Cookies and site data.
Please observe that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair the functioning of our editorial contact forms.
4. Modifications to this Policy
We may update our cookie classification table as new editorial features are introduced. Readers will always find the current cookie inventory published on this page.