1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites function properly, enhance security, remember preferences, and provide aggregated reporting to site operators.
In addition to standard HTTP cookies, modern web browsers utilize local storage technologies (such as localStorage) to record user preferences locally without transmitting data with every network request.
2. Cookies and Storage Used on This Website
We operate a minimal tracking policy. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of the storage mechanisms implemented on zippycornerfeedburst.lat:
| Identifier / Name | Category | Purpose | Duration | Third-Party Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cookie_consent_status |
Essential / Functional | Stores your explicit cookie banner choice (accept, reject, preferences) to prevent repeating banners. | Persistent (localStorage) | None (First-Party) |
__cf_bm / _sec_token |
Essential Security | Protects the server infrastructure against automated malicious traffic and DDoS attacks. | Session / 30 Minutes | Infrastructure CDN |
_atlas_anon_ref |
Analytical (Optional) | Measures aggregated visitor interest in tennis guide topics (only if accepted). | Session | First-Party Self-Hosted |
3. Detailed Category Explanations
- Strictly Essential Cookies: These items are required for technical operation, page rendering, navigation stability, and server security. Because the site cannot function without them, they do not require prior consent under European privacy rules.
- Functional Storage: Remembers user interface state, such as keeping mobile navigation responsive and retaining your cookie consent status.
- Analytical Cookies: Help us discover which tennis city guides or tournament summaries are most popular among readers, allowing us to expand helpful editorial content. These are deactivated unless accepted.
4. How to Control Cookies in Your Browser
You have the right to accept, limit, or refuse cookies entirely. In addition to our website cookie banner, most web browsers allow you to manage cookie settings via their preferences menus:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Settings → Privacy → Block all cookies / Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
5. Inquiries Regarding Cookies
If you have any questions or concerns regarding our use of cookies or browser storage technologies, please contact our technical administration desk at [email protected].