1. What are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text strings deposited onto your computing device when visiting modern web repositories. In addition to HTTP cookies, Sortsycompss utilizes standard HTML5 Local Storage keys (`localStorage`) to remember your explicit privacy preferences and layout configurations without creating cross-site tracking profiles.
2. Exhaustive Registry of Storage Identifiers
The following matrix details all active client-side identifiers deployed across the domain:
| Identifier Key | Category | Provider / Host | Lifespan | Specific Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
sortsy_cookie_consent |
Strictly Essential | Sortsycompss.com (1st Party) | 365 Days (Local) | Stores the user's consent status (accepted/rejected) to suppress the consent prompt on subsequent page visits. |
__cf_bm |
Security / Essential | Cloudflare CDN | 30 Minutes | Distinguishes legitimate human researchers from malicious bot nets to protect archive infrastructure. |
_pk_id.* |
Anonymized Telemetry | Sortsycompss Sovereign Server | 13 Months | Anonymously calculates page reading duration on historical monographs (no cross-site tracking). |
_pk_ses.* |
Session Telemetry | Sortsycompss Sovereign Server | 30 Minutes | Temporarily groups page requests during a single research session. |
3. How to Manage and Opt-Out
You can reset your consent choice at any time by clearing your browser's local cache or clicking the button below to re-arm the Cookie Preference Banner:
Browser-Level Cookie Management
Every modern web browser allows you to review, block, or delete cookies globally:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Third-Party Cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent Cross-Site Tracking.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and Site Permissions.
4. Updates to This Policy
Sortsycompss audits client storage quarterly to ensure ongoing alignment with European Data Protection Board (EDPB) guidelines.