Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies and browser local storage mechanisms are small alphanumeric text keys or data records deposited on your client workstation or mobile device when you load web pages. They permit the web server to recognize your device across subsequent sessions, remember operational preferences, and evaluate website performance without personally identifying individual users.
2. Technical Inventory of Storage Objects
Matsystorycrate maintains an explicit inventory of storage keys deployed across our static architecture. We categorize our storage mechanisms into three operational tiers:
| Storage Key | Category | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| matsystorycrate_cookie_consent | Essential | Records your consent choices for cookie tiers so banners do not reappear. | 12 Months (LocalStorage) |
| matsy_session_token | Essential | Maintains client cryptographic state during contact form submission verification. | Session Duration |
| _matsy_anl_hit | Analytics | Collects aggregated, anonymous route visitor counts to evaluate popular guides. | 90 Days |
| matsy_map_coord_cache | Functional | Remembers static map zoom levels and preferred distance units (metric/imperial). | 6 Months (LocalStorage) |
3. Operational Categories
Essential Storage: These elements are indispensable for platform accessibility, core layout integrity, and security safeguards. Disabling these via aggressive browser configurations may prevent form submissions and trigger visual defects.
Analytics Storage: Deployed only upon receiving affirmative consent via our banner. These metrics do not collect personally identifiable information (PII) and are never cross-referenced against external databases.
Functional Storage: Used to record user-selected display parameters, such as metric elevation readouts or static map centering.
4. Browser-Based Opt-Out Instructions
In addition to our integrated on-site preferences banner, you can control or eliminate storage objects directly within your web browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
5. Policy Updates and Inquiries
We reserve the prerogative to modify this Cookie Policy to reflect changes in legal mandates or our static infrastructure. For inquiries, reach out to our team at [email protected].