1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files stored on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by websites you visit. They enable sites to recognize your device across sessions, remember preferences, and verify security protocols.
2. Cookie Classification Table
We classify our cookies and browser storage keys into three transparent tiers:
| Cookie / Key Name | Category | Provider / Host | Function & Purpose | Expiration Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
vbr_cookie_consent |
Essential | vaultsbreezyrank.bond | Records your consent decision (accept, reject, or preferences). | 12 Months (Persistent) |
vbr_session_sec |
Essential | vaultsbreezyrank.bond | Prevents Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) on contact forms. | Session end (Browser close) |
_vbr_anonymized_id |
Analytics | vaultsbreezyrank.bond | Measures traffic density on hiking routes with hashed IP address. | 6 Months |
vbr_topo_theme |
Functional | vaultsbreezyrank.bond | Remembers map contrast preferences for high-glare environments. | 30 Days |
3. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies
Strictly Essential Cookies: These items are required for the website to function technically. They do not store personally identifiable data and do not require user consent under the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).
Analytics & Functional Cookies: These cookies collect aggregated behavioral insights without tracking users across unrelated third-party websites. You may refuse or disable them at any time without forfeiting access to our articles.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies via Browser Settings
You can modify, block, or delete cookies directly within your web browser settings. Please review the instructions for your specific browser below:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies → Block third-party cookies or remove stored data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Custom / Cookies.
- Apple Safari (macOS / iOS): Settings → Safari → Advanced → Privacy → Block All Cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in regulatory guidance or website functionality. The current version was approved in February 2026.