1. What Are Cookies and Storage Technologies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. In addition to HTTP cookies, modern web browsers utilize local storage tokens (such as localStorage) to retain preferences and state across sessions without transmitting redundant data on every server request.
Socialspryrankt Advisory Technologies Ltd. uses cookies and local storage tokens to provide a secure, fast, and accessible digital experience. We believe in complete transparency regarding every token deposited onto your device.
2. Cookie Classification and Complete Inventory
Our website utilizes three distinct tiers of tracking technologies. The table below provides an exhaustive audit of each active cookie and local storage key:
| Identifier | Category | Provider | Purpose & Technical Role | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
socialspryrankt_cookie_consent |
Strictly Essential | First-Party (LocalStorage) | Stores your cookie consent choice ("accept", "reject", or "preferences") so the consent banner is not displayed repeatedly. | 12 Months |
__cf_bm |
Strictly Essential | Cloudflare Inc. | Automated bot management and DDoS protection token ensuring human traffic is not blocked by edge firewalls. | 30 Minutes |
cf_clearance |
Strictly Essential | Cloudflare Inc. | Validates successful completion of security challenges, preserving secure access for enterprise users. | 12 Months |
_spry_pref_fontSize |
Functional | First-Party (LocalStorage) | Saves user accessibility adjustments, such as increased contrast or typography scaling where enabled. | Session |
_spry_anon_analytics |
Analytical / Telemetry | First-Party (Internal) | Captures aggregate, privacy-preserving pageview metrics (no IP logging or cross-site tracking) to measure guide readership. | 90 Days |
3. Strictly Essential Cookies
Strictly essential cookies are necessary for the technical operation and cybersecurity of our website. They enable core functions such as secure navigation, bot mitigation, and consent persistence. Under UK and European data privacy laws (including the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations - PECR), essential cookies do not require prior affirmative consent. You may disable them in your browser, but key site features will cease to function properly.
4. Functional & Analytical Cookies
Functional cookies allow our web servers to remember choices you make (such as preference states) to provide enhanced, personalized functionality. Analytical tokens assist us in understanding how advisory teams navigate our research modules, allowing us to refine the information architecture. These non-essential tokens are deployed strictly with your affirmative consent.
5. How to Control and Opt Out via Browser Settings
In addition to using our on-page cookie banner controls, you have the right to inspect, manage, block, or delete cookies directly through your web browser settings. Below are standard instructions for major enterprise browsers:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies. Select "Block third-party cookies" or manually delete stored cookies under "See all site data and permissions".
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection. Select "Strict" mode or choose "Manage Data..." under Cookies and Site Data to clear stored tokens.
- Apple Safari: Open Settings > Safari > Advanced. Enable "Block All Cookies" or utilize Safari’s native Intelligent Tracking Prevention (ITP) which restricts third-party tracking by default.
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data. Adjust blocking levels or review per-domain storage.
6. Resetting Preferences on Socialspryrankt
You can re-invoke our consent interface at any time to modify your choices. Simply click the button below to clear your local choice token and reload the preferences banner:
7. Contacting the Compliance Desk
If you have specific inquiries regarding our cookie governance or tracking technologies, please contact our data governance officers:
Data Governance Officer
Socialspryrankt Advisory Technologies Ltd.
48 St Vincent Street, Level 4, Financial District, Glasgow, G2 5TS, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]