1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or smartphone by websites that you visit. They are widely used to make websites work properly, enhance navigation speed, and provide general analytical reporting to website publishers.
Modern websites also make use of Web Storage (localStorage). Similar to cookies, localStorage allows a website to persist small items of data in your browser without transmitting that data automatically across every single network request. On this Site, we use localStorage primarily to remember your cookie consent preferences so you aren't asked repeatedly on every page load.
2. Detailed Cookie & Storage Classification
We organize our browser cookies and local storage tokens into three clear categories:
| Category | Purpose | Example Identifier | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Core website functionality, security, and consent retention. These cannot be disabled without breaking basic site navigation. | jollystack_cookie_consent_v1 |
1 Year (localStorage) |
| Analytics | Anonymous usage measurement to evaluate which household guides receive the most traffic and detect 404 broken links. | _bhs_anon_reader_id |
Session / 30 Days |
| Functional | Optional interface preferences, remembering selected unit toggles (metric measurements) or form field preservation. | _bhs_ui_prefs |
90 Days |
3. Detailed Breakdown of Usage
Essential Cookies & Storage
Essential keys are required for the basic technical operation of jollystackreelbeacn.lat. For instance, when you click "Accept All", "Reject Non-Essential", or "Preferences" in our bottom banner, your choice is written to your browser’s localStorage under the key jollystack_cookie_consent_v1. Without this essential token, our website would show the banner again on every sub-page you open.
Analytics Cookies
Analytical data helps us understand whether homeowners are looking more for wooden terrace maintenance guides in spring or radiator bleeding checklists in November. All analytical metrics gathered are strictly anonymized, aggregated, and do not track your browsing across third-party websites.
Functional Cookies
Functional cookies store lightweight preferences, such as keeping mobile menu states stable during orientation changes or preserving non-submitted form entries if you accidentally refresh a tab.
4. How to Manage and Disable Cookies in Your Browser
In addition to using our on-site cookie banner controls, you have full authority to block or delete cookies directly through your web browser settings. Here is how you can manage cookies across major modern browsers:
- Google Chrome: Click the three vertical dots menu > Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies. You can block third-party cookies or remove existing cookies for specific sites.
- Mozilla Firefox: Click the menu button > Settings > Privacy & Security. Under Enhanced Tracking Protection, select Standard or Strict, or clear cookies under Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari (macOS & iOS): Go to Safari Settings > Privacy > check Prevent cross-site tracking and manage stored website data.
- Microsoft Edge: Open Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Please note that completely blocking all cookies in your browser may prevent our consent banner from remembering that you have closed it, resulting in the banner reappearing during subsequent visits.
5. Policy Updates and Inquiries
We periodically review our cookie implementation to ensure compliance with updated European ePrivacy Directives and EDPB guidelines. If you have questions about our cookie usage, please reach out to:
Baltic Utility Home Services OÜ
Registry code: EE16894021
Telliskivi tn 60a, 10412 Tallinn, Estonia
Email: [email protected]