1. What Are Cookies & Local Storage Objects?

A cookie is a compact text string stored in your web browser directory when accessing web domains. Related mechanisms include the W3C Web Storage API (specifically localStorage and sessionStorage), which allow static web applications to persist configuration states across page reloads without re-transmitting tokens back to remote web servers.

At Vaultbundletempone, we operate under a strict consent-first model in alignment with the ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

2. Comprehensive Inventory of Cookies & Storage Objects

The following table itemizes all persistent browser keys and cookies deployed across this platform:

Identifier / Key Classification Provider Operational Purpose Retention Duration
vaultbundle_cookie_consent Strictly Necessary First-Party (Local) Stores the user's explicit cookie selection (accept, reject, or preferences) to prevent persistent modal intrusion. Persistent (Until cleared)
__cf_bm Strictly Necessary Cloudflare / Edge Bot management cookie applied by European edge network nodes to mitigate automated credential stuffing and malicious volumetric attacks. 30 Minutes
_vbt_anon_analytics Aggregated Analytics First-Party (Sub-processor) Collects non-identifiable, aggregated clickpath metrics and document scroll depths to guide technical article updates. Requires consent. 90 Days
vbt_theme_preference Functional Storage First-Party (Local) Retains user UI preferences (such as high-contrast font toggles or reduced motion state). 1 Year

3. Strictly Necessary vs Non-Essential Mechanisms

Under European law, cookies categorized as Strictly Necessary do not require prior affirmative consent because our digital service cannot operate safely without them (e.g. edge load balancer security and recording whether you have responded to our consent notice). All other mechanisms, including analytical metrics, remain dormant until you explicitly press "Accept All" on our consent interface.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies in Your Browser

Beyond our on-site consent banner, you retain absolute authority to inspect, block, or delete cookies via your browser's native privacy configuration settings:

  • Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies. Here you can block all third-party cookies or inspect stored data under See all site data and permissions.
  • Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Select "Strict" mode, or manage site data under Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.
  • Apple Safari: Navigate to Settings / Preferences → Privacy and enable "Prevent cross-site tracking", or access Manage Website Data to delete stored entries individually.
  • Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.

5. Opt-Out Directives for Do Not Track (DNT) & GPC

Vaultbundletempone honors the Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT) browser signals. When your browser transmits a valid GPC header, our scripts automatically treat this as an explicit rejection of non-essential analytics tracking without requiring manual interaction with our consent banner.

6. Updates to This Disclosure

As technical architectures, reverse proxy providers, or regulatory guidelines evolve, we may update this inventory. Any revisions will be reflected on this page with an amended "Last Updated" timestamp.