Cookie Policy
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely used to make websites function efficiently, provide a customized user experience, and offer statistical insights to the site owners. We also utilize local storage (such as `localStorage`) for similar purposes, allowing us to store preferences without sending data back and forth to the server unnecessarily.
How We Use Cookies
Our implementation of cookies is categorized into three distinct types: Essential, Analytics, and Functional. You have the ability to opt-out of Analytics and Functional cookies via our consent banner, but Essential cookies are necessary for the core operation of the site.
| Cookie / Storage Key | Category | Lifespan | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
buddyshufflebreeze_cookie_consent |
Essential | 1 Year | Stores your explicit choice regarding cookie consent (accept, reject, or preferences) so the banner does not constantly reappear. |
SESSION_ID |
Essential | End of Session | Maintains state during your visit, ensuring load balancers route your requests efficiently. |
_ga, _gid |
Analytics | 2 Years / 24 Hours | Used to differentiate visitors for statistical traffic tracking, helping us understand which guides are most useful. |
ui_theme_pref |
Functional | 30 Days | Remembers interface interactions or accessibility overrides if triggered by the user. |
Browser-Level Opt-Out Instructions
In addition to our on-site cookie banner controls, you can manage or delete cookies through your browser settings. Be aware that disabling Essential cookies will negatively impact site performance.
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data. From here, you can block third-party cookies or clear specific data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security. Choose your preferred level of Enhanced Tracking Protection (Standard, Strict, or Custom).
- Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences > Privacy. Check "Prevent cross-site tracking" and optionally "Block all cookies."
- Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Updates to this Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect changes in technical standards or legal requirements. Any structural changes in how we utilize tracking tech will prompt a new consent banner to appear upon your next visit, allowing you to reaffirm or change your preferences.