1. What Are Cookies and Client Storage Identifiers?
Cookies are small alphanumeric text files placed onto your device by web browsers when you visit internet destinations. Alongside HTTP cookies, modern web browsers offer Local Storage and Session Storage mechanisms capable of persisting key-value tokens directly on your client machine without transmitting them across headers on every request.
At Choicegrdtogethrly, we maintain a strict policy of technological restraint: we do not deploy invasive cross-site behavioural tracking pixels, third-party advertising cookies, or cross-device fingerprinting scripts.
2. Comprehensive Storage & Cookie Inventory
The following table discloses every storage key and cookie employed across the choicegrdtogethrly.baby domain:
| Identifier / Name | Classification | Provider / Origin | Operational Purpose | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
cgt_cookie_consent |
Strictly Necessary | First-Party (LocalStorage) | Records whether you accepted, rejected, or customised non-essential storage tokens. Prevents banner re-prompting. | 365 Days |
cgt_session_token |
Strictly Necessary | First-Party (Cookie) | Maintains CSRF protection token state across contact submissions to thwart cross-site forgery attempts. | Session Duration |
cgt_theme_mode |
Functional | First-Party (LocalStorage) | Preserves high-contrast or reduced-motion rendering preferences across pages. | 180 Days |
_cgt_perf_metric |
Analytics (Optional) | First-Party (Cookie) | Aggregates anonymous page load latencies and resource retrieval durations to identify server bottlenecks. | 30 Days |
3. Granular Breakdown of Cookie Classifications
Strictly Necessary Storage
These tokens are technically indispensable for the website to function securely and reliably. They enable core functionalities such as page navigation, form validation, and recording your consent preferences. Under UK PECR and GDPR Art. 6(1)(f), strictly necessary cookies do not require prior consent, but may be disabled via browser settings (which may impair site operation).
Functional Storage
Functional tokens allow the site to remember choices you make—such as accessibility adjustments or interface configurations—providing a personalised browsing experience. These are not used to identify individuals across third-party websites.
Performance & Analytics Tokens
Optional performance tokens collect aggregated, anonymous data regarding how visitors navigate the compendium. All IP addresses are truncated at point of collection, and no personally identifiable profile is compiled or shared with outside vendors.
4. Step-by-Step Browser Opt-Out Procedures
In addition to using our on-page consent controls, you can block or remove cookies through your browser settings. Below are the standard procedures for modern browsers:
Google Chrome
- Navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
- Select Block third-party cookies or Block all cookies.
- To inspect or clear stored tokens for this site, open See all site data and permissions and search for
choicegrdtogethrly.baby.
Mozilla Firefox
- Open Settings > Privacy & Security.
- Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select Strict or configure custom cookie exclusions.
- Under Cookies and Site Data, click Manage Data to inspect or clear tokens for our domain.
Apple Safari (macOS & iOS)
- Go to Preferences (or Settings on iOS) > Privacy.
- Enable Prevent cross-site tracking and toggle Block all cookies if desired.
- Click Manage Website Data to remove locally cached records for this domain.
Microsoft Edge
- Open Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
- Adjust third-party cookie blocking or view cached tokens under See all cookies and site data.
5. Re-triggering Cookie Preferences
If you previously chose to accept or reject non-essential cookies and wish to change your preference, you can clear your browser storage or click the button below to reset your decision and redisplay the banner:
6. Policy Updates and Inquiries
We evaluate our technical inventory biannually. Any operational changes to storage keys will be reflected in this table. Questions regarding cookie handling can be directed to [email protected].