1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone when you visit web pages. Local storage (such as HTML5 localStorage) is a comparable web technology that allows a website to preserve your preferences directly within your browser client across sessions without transmitting data back to our server on every HTTP request.
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2. Cookie Categories Deployed on This Site
We classify all client storage mechanisms into two distinct categories:
| Category | Identifier / Key | Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | nordic_trail_cookie_consent |
Records whether you accepted or rejected non-essential telemetry to prevent repetitive banner display. | 12 Months (localStorage) |
| Strictly Necessary | __cf_bm / Edge Token (if active) |
Used by content delivery network providers to distinguish genuine trail readers from automated scrapers. | 30 Minutes |
| Aggregated Analytics (Optional) | _nt_route_views (if opted in) |
Aggregated, anonymized counts of which field guides are read to help us determine where trail updates are required. | Session only |
3. Third-Party Behavioral Advertising
showzacheerdeck.com does not utilize third-party behavioral advertising cookies, Facebook/Meta tracking pixels, retargeting beacons, or biometric fingerprinting scripts. Your route planning research remains your personal backcountry business.
4. Managing Cookies via Your Browser
In addition to our on-page consent manager above, you can modify cookie handling at any time within your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
5. Policy Revisions & Inquiries
We review this Cookie Policy periodically to align with directives from the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) and European data protection authorities. Inquiries regarding our cookie implementation may be dispatched to [email protected].
Effective Date: March 28, 2026