Cookie Policy & Technical Classification
1. Definition & Functionality of Cookies
A cookie is a compact alphanumeric text file transmitted by a web server and stored locally on your personal computing device or mobile hardware. Cookies enable web applications to distinguish your device from others, retain user preferences (such as selected language, tab selections, or consent statuses), and guarantee proper session security.
2. Comprehensive Cookie Classification Table
The following table sets forth every category of cookie and local storage key deployed on villagessparkparcel.motorcycles:
| Identifier / Name | Type | Provider | Lifespan | Functional Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
villagessparkparcel_cookie_consent |
Strictly Essential | First-party | 1 Year | Stores your decision (Accept/Reject) regarding privacy and cookie preferences. |
_session_sec_token |
Strictly Essential | First-party | Session | Defends against Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) on contact and feedback forms. |
_vsp_canal_tab_pref |
Functional | First-party | 30 Days | Remembers your active tab preference across the Itinerary and Canal explorer tools. |
_pk_id / _pk_ses |
Performance / Analytics | Self-hosted Matomo | 13 Months | Anonymously measures aggregate page view volume with masked IP octets. |
3. Legal Basis for Cookie Deployment
In accordance with Article 5(3) of Directive 2002/58/EC and Section 11.7a of the Dutch Telecommunications Act (Telecommunicatiewet):
- Strictly Essential Cookies do not require prior consent because they are technically necessary to provide services explicitly requested by the user.
- Analytics and Functional Cookies are loaded strictly after you have granted explicit affirmative consent via our Smart Cookie Consent banner.
4. Managing and Disabling Cookies via Browser Settings
You maintain autonomous control to disable, block, or delete cookies at any time through your browser configuration settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Site permissions > Cookies and site data.
Please note that disabling strictly essential cookies may impair the display of the canal reflection engine and form submission mechanisms.