1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files downloaded to your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit a website. They allow the website to recognize your device, preserve navigation states, remember user preferences, and compile aggregate usage metrics. In modern web environments, websites also utilize client-side Web Storage (such as localStorage) to record configuration choices without transmitting data back to the web server on every HTTP request.
2. How Brightssortscot Uses Storage Technologies
Brightssortscot Media Nordic Ltd utilizes cookies and local storage tokens to deliver an efficient, secure reading experience. We strictly distinguish between essential technical mechanisms required to render our platform and optional analytical technologies designed to evaluate article readership across different cities.
3. Classification Table of Cookies and Local Storage
The table below provides a detailed inventory of the cookies and storage keys utilized across brightssortscot.quest:
| Storage Key / Name | Category | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
brightssortscot_cookie_consent |
Essential (Local Storage) | brightssortscot.quest | Records your choice regarding cookie consent so the banner does not reappear on reload. | Persistent (1 Year) |
__cf_bm / _sec_token |
Essential (Cookie) | Cloud Security Layer | Mitigates bot traffic, prevents DoS attacks, and manages secure session load balancing. | Session to 24 Hours |
_pk_id.* / _pa_read |
Analytics (Optional) | Privacy-First Analytics | Aggregates anonymous view counts and reading duration per monograph without tracking PII. | 13 Months |
_pk_ses.* |
Analytics (Optional) | Privacy-First Analytics | Tracks active page sessions to determine navigation journeys through city articles. | 30 Minutes |
4. Managing and Modifying Your Preferences
When you first access our website, you are presented with our cookie banner offering three distinct choices:
- Accept All: Enables both essential technical cookies and privacy-preserving aggregate analytics.
- Reject Non-Essential: Disables all analytical and measurement cookies. Only essential security and consent tokens remain active.
- Preferences: Allows you to review our policy before confirming your selection.
You may reset your preference at any time by clearing your browser's local storage or clicking "Reject Non-Essential" in the persistent controls. Your choice will be stored and respected across all subsequent page views.
5. Browser-Level Cookie Opt-Out Instructions
Most modern web browsers enable you to manage, block, or delete cookies globally. Please refer to your specific browser documentation below:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection & Cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data & Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that blocking essential cookies entirely through your browser settings may affect site layout stability or prevent the cookie banner from remembering your preference.
6. Contact and Inquiries
If you have any questions regarding our use of cookies and local storage, please reach out to our team:
Privacy Desk
Brightssortscot Media Nordic Ltd
14 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AF, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]