1. Understanding Cookies & Local Storage
Cookies and modern web storage mechanisms (such as HTML5 localStorage) are small text and key-value records placed on your computing device when visiting our website. They enable our smartphone comparison engine to preserve your active device selections across sessions and register your cookie consent status so that notifications do not repeatedly interrupt your browsing experience.
2. Categorization of Cookies in Use
Sortsptstoryporch limits the deployment of browser storage to what is strictly necessary for tool operation, complemented by optional anonymous performance metrics. We do not employ third-party advertising tracking networks.
| Identifier | Classification | Operational Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
sortspt_cookie_consent |
Essential Storage | Stores your choice (accept, reject, preferences) to suppress re-prompting. | 12 Months (localStorage) |
__cf_bm / _sec_token |
Essential Security | Assigned by network firewalls to differentiate human traffic from automated botnets. | Session / 24 Hours |
_spt_analytics_id |
Analytics (Optional) | Anonymously tallies device comparison queries to determine hardware popularity trends. | 90 Days |
spt_matrix_cache |
Functional Storage | Locally caches smartphone specs to accelerate rendering when navigating back and forth. | Session (localStorage) |
3. Managing Cookie Choices on Sortsptstoryporch
You can adjust your preferences at any time using our fixed banner at the foot of every page:
- Accept All: Enables essential security tokens, functional specification caching, and anonymous metric evaluations.
- Reject Non-Essential: Disables analytics, ensuring only strictly necessary security and consent keys are retained.
- Preferences: Allows you to review storage types before making a choice.
4. Browser-Level Controls and Opt-Out
In addition to our on-site toggles, modern web browsers allow you to block, delete, or inspect stored cookies and local storage tokens directly:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies > See all site data and permissions.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data > Clear 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.
Note: Disabling essential local storage may cause our comparison tool to lose state when toggling between sub-pages or reloading.
5. Policy Updates and Inquiries
We review our cookie inventory periodically to ensure full compliance with the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and UK GDPR guidelines. Direct any questions regarding our storage practices to [email protected].