1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed onto your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites that you visit. They are widely utilized to make web platforms function efficiently, provide customized interactive features (such as retaining the selected month on our seasonal selector), and furnish anonymized aggregate reporting to website operators.
In addition to standard HTTP cookies, Signalloopstr utilizes HTML5 Local Storage (specifically localStorage) to reliably store your consent preference so that the cookie notice bar does not persistently reappear across page reloads.
2. Comprehensive Breakdown of Cookies Used
Below is a complete, exhaustive breakdown of every cookie and storage object implemented across signalloopstr.asia:
| Cookie / Key Name | Category | Provider | Lifespan | Purpose & Data Stored |
|---|---|---|---|---|
signalloopstr_cookie_consent |
Essential | signalloopstr.asia | Persistent (1 Year) | Stores your choice regarding cookie categories (accepted/rejected). |
__cf_bm |
Essential / Security | Cloudflare | 30 Minutes | Distinguishes human users from malicious automated scraping bots. |
_sl_sess_planner |
Functional | signalloopstr.asia | Session | Maintains your active filter selections in the 12-month explorer. |
_pk_id / _pk_ses |
Analytics (Optional) | Matomo / Self-Hosted | 13 Months / 30 Mins | Collects de-identified visit volume and guide engagement metrics. |
3. Detailed Category Descriptions
A. Strictly Necessary & Security Cookies
These items are essential for the fundamental technical operation and security of our web application. They facilitate encrypted HTTPS communication, load-balancing, and bot defense. Because the website cannot function properly without them, they do not require prior consent under GDPR Article 6(1)(f) and ePrivacy exemptions.
B. Functional & Preference Cookies
These cookies allow the site to remember your specific settings—such as your selected travel month, preferred currency display, or previously calculated itinerary configurations—delivering a streamlined, personalized visit.
C. Privacy-First Analytical Telemetry
We employ strictly privacy-compliant analytics to understand which regional guides (e.g., May in Andalusia vs. October in the Dolomites) provide the greatest value to our readers. All IP addresses are truncated (e.g., 192.168.xxx.xxx), cookies are not linked across other websites, and we never construct behavioral advertising profiles.
4. How to Manage and Opt-Out in Major Web Browsers
You have the absolute right to accept, configure, or reject cookies at any time. You can adjust your preferences via our bottom consent banner or directly configure your browser settings to block or delete stored cookies:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-Party Cookies → Block or clear cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Strict or Custom.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data → Remove All or Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Note: If you disable strictly necessary cookies, certain navigational functions and customized itinerary tools may experience limited performance.
5. Inquiries and Contact
For additional questions regarding our cookie practices, please reach our technical privacy desk at:
Signalloopstr Global Media Ltd.
71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H 9JQ, United Kingdom
Email: [email protected]