Cookie Policy & Local Storage Disclosures
This Cookie Policy clarifies how Brightsrankpntry uses HTTP cookies, web tokens, and browser local storage to maintain security and evaluate platform performance.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are compact alphanumeric text files stored on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites you visit. They allow web platforms to remember your browser state, maintain user preferences across page navigation, and protect against automated security exploits.
2. Cookie Classification Framework
Our website utilizes three distinct functional tiers of cookies and local storage tokens:
- Strictly Necessary Cookies: Essential for foundational site operations, page navigation, security verification, and the preservation of your cookie consent state. These cannot be disabled in our systems.
- Performance & Analytics Cookies: Measure aggregated, anonymous visitation patterns, helping us identify frequently read monographs and detect navigation errors.
- Functional Preferences: Store typographic rendering settings, contrast options, and language preferences.
3. Inventory of Stored Cookies and Identifiers
| Identifier Name | Category | Purpose Description | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|
brightsrankpntry_consent |
Strictly Necessary | Stores your selection from our cookie banner (accept, reject, or preferences). | 12 Months (LocalStorage) |
__cf_bm |
Strictly Necessary | Cloudflare bot mitigation and fraud prevention token. | 30 Minutes (Session) |
_pk_id |
Analytics (Optional) | Anonymized internal visitor ID for aggregated reading statistics. | 13 Months |
_pk_ses |
Analytics (Optional) | Short-lived session tracking to group monograph page views. | 30 Minutes |
4. Managing and Revoking Cookie Consent
You may modify your cookie preferences at any time using the "Preferences" trigger in our cookie banner or by adjusting your web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to:
- Inspect the cookies stored on your hard drive and delete them individually or en masse.
- Block third-party cookies from tracking your browsing across different domains.
- Configure notifications whenever a server attempts to write a cookie to your machine.
Browser-Specific Management Guides:
For step-by-step instructions on managing cookie settings in your browser, consult the respective developer resources:
- 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 → Cookies and Site Permissions → Manage and delete cookies
Please note that disabling strictly necessary cookies may degrade core website navigation features and reset custom display preferences on subsequent visits.