Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026 | Version 2.1
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are compact alphanumeric text files placed onto your workstation or mobile device by websites you visit. Similar technologies include web storage (`localStorage` and `sessionStorage`) which permit applications to store key-value configurations locally within your client browser.
Sortsptstoryporch uses these mechanisms strictly to retain your consent state and preserve customized calculation parameters across page transitions.
2. Inventory of Utilized Cookies & Storage
| Key / Identifier | Classification | Lifespan | Purpose & Technical Function |
|---|---|---|---|
sortspt_cookie_consent |
Essential / Storage | 12 Months | Stores your selection (accept, reject, or custom preferences) to avoid prompting you repeatedly across browsing sessions. |
__cf_bm / Security Token |
Strictly Necessary | 30 Minutes | Deployed by edge security routing to identify legitimate human traffic from abusive automated bot clusters. |
_sortspt_calc_pref |
Functional (Optional) | Session | Retains your slider positions within the Weight vs Battery Analyzer as you navigate between sub-pages. |
_sp_perf_telemetry |
Performance (Optional) | 30 Days | Aggregates anonymous render completion times for SVG visualizers across diverse mobile displays. |
3. How to Manage and Disable Cookies in Your Browser
You have the legal right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can update your choice at any moment using our on-page cookie consent banner or by adjusting your client 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 → Custom / Strict mode.
- Apple Safari: Settings → Safari → Advanced → Privacy → Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that blocking strictly essential cookies may impact security validation and prevent the cookie consent banner from remembering your preference.
4. Updates to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological adjustments or statutory regulatory updates. The "Effective Date" at the header will indicate the latest revision.