1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you load website pages. They allow web applications to recognize your browser, maintain stateful operations, remember reader preferences, and compile aggregated traffic statistics. Along with standard cookies, we also utilize client-side localStorage objects to securely retain your consent choices without generating tracking identifiers.
2. How Vaultlistrippl Uses Cookies
We classify our cookies into three distinct categories in compliance with the EU ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC) and GDPR guidelines:
- Essential / Strictly Necessary: Required for the fundamental technical operation, security, and responsive routing of the website. These cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Functional & Preference: Allow the platform to remember choices you make (such as itinerary filter status and dismissed notices) to provide an enhanced editorial experience.
- Performance & Analytics: Collect anonymized telemetry regarding page load times, viewport resolutions, and interaction patterns to help our editorial engineering team improve website speed and accessibility.
3. Comprehensive Breakdown Table
| Cookie / Key Name | Classification | Exact Purpose | Storage Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
vaultlist_cookie_consent |
Essential / Storage | Stores user selection (accepted/declined) for the cookie consent banner to avoid repeated display. | 12 Months |
__cf_bm |
Essential Security | Cloudflare bot mitigation and rate-limiting security cookie to protect servers from automated scrapers. | 30 Minutes |
_vl_session_id |
Functional | Preserves active waypoint pin states across map tabs during a continuous browsing session. | Session Only |
_pk_id / _vl_analytics |
Performance | Aggregated, privacy-friendly telemetry measuring page engagement without storing PII or IP traces. | 6 Months |
4. Managing & Disabling Cookies in Your Browser
You maintain full control over cookie storage. Most web browsers allow you to configure settings to block all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you before a cookie is stored. You may also delete all existing cookies directly from your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data / Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may impair responsive layout behaviors and prevent your itinerary selections from persisting during your session.
5. Updates to This Cookie Policy
We may update this policy periodically to reflect evolving regulatory requirements or technological adjustments. The latest version will always be accessible on this page with the updated revision date.
6. Inquiries
If you have questions regarding our cookie practices, please contact us at [email protected].