Cookie Policy & Browser Storage Standards
Effective Date: January 1, 2026. This policy explains how buddyshuffleboxs.site uses cookies, local browser storage tokens, and telemetry to deliver an optimal educational experience.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your computer, smartphone, or other Internet-enabled device when you browse websites. They are widely used to make web interfaces function reliably, remember your navigation state between pages, secure forms against unauthorized script forging, and gather high-level aggregate usage insights.
Alongside traditional HTTP cookies, modern websites also utilize local storage (localStorage) within your web browser to preserve user choices—such as your consent banner dismissal status—without transmitting redundant tracking headers across every page request.
2. Cookie Categories Deployed on This Website
We classify all cookies and storage mechanisms utilized across buddyshuffleboxs.site into three distinct categories:
| Category | Purpose | Example | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core website operation, navigation state, form validation, and recording privacy banner dismissal. | Cookie preference flag (cookie_consent_choice) |
Session / persistent (Up to 12 months) |
| Analytics | Anonymous usage analysis to understand which restoration guides are read most frequently and improve guide structure. | Anonymous aggregate session token | Varies (Session to 24 months) |
| Functional | Remembering user interface display preferences and accessible text sizing states. | Interface contrast preference | Varies (Persistent) |
3. Managing Your Preferences via Our Website
When you first arrive on our website, a floating consent banner gives you the choice to Accept All, Reject Non-Essential, or open your Preferences dialog. If you select “Reject Non-Essential”, only strictly necessary operational cookies will be retained.
You can reopen your preferences at any time by clearing your browser storage or clicking the “Preferences” link in our cookie banner when available.
4. Managing Cookies Directly in Your Web Browser
Most modern web browsers allow you to control and delete cookies through their internal settings menus. Here is how you can manage cookie settings in common browsers:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings → Privacy and Security → Cookies and other site data. You can block third-party cookies or delete specific stored site tokens.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection to select Standard or Strict cookie controls.
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences → Privacy and enable “Prevent cross-site tracking” or manage stored website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that if you disable all cookies in your browser, certain functional elements of our website (such as contact form state management and persistent navigation settings) may not function as intended.
5. Contact Us Regarding Cookie Practices
If you have questions regarding our implementation of cookies or data privacy standards, please reach our desk via email at [email protected] or write to Buddy Shuffleboxs Automotive Interior Craft Ltd., Studio 4B, Stannary Mews, London, SE11 4SE, United Kingdom.