1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your client device by web servers when visiting digital domains. HTML5 Local Storage allows client-side applications to store key-value configuration pairs directly in your browser without transmitting them over network request headers.
2. Comprehensive Inventory of Storage Keys
| Key / Name | Type / Source | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| curiovault_cookie_consent | Local Storage (First-Party) | Stores your choice regarding privacy banner dismissal so the banner does not reappear on page reload. | Permanent (Until cleared) |
| __cf_bm / __cf_chl | Strictly Necessary Cookie | Cloudflare infrastructure security to distinguish legitimate human visitors from malicious automated bot attacks. | 30 Minutes |
| _pk_id / _pk_ses | Analytics (Matomo / Privacy Self-Hosted) | Aggregated, non-personal page-view counters to evaluate European vehicle search popularity. | 13 Months |
3. How to Manage and Disable Cookies in Your Browser
You possess full autonomous control over cookie storage. Most web browsers allow you to inspect, block, or delete cookies via their security settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Site permissions → Cookies and site data.
4. Contact Regarding Cookie Practices
If you have questions regarding our technical storage architecture or wish to reset your stored preferences manually, contact our technical desk at [email protected].