Cookie Policy
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work, improve performance, and provide information to website owners. Cookies can be “session cookies” (deleted when you close your browser) or “persistent cookies” (stored for a set period).
Local storage and session storage are similar technologies that store data in your browser. We use local storage to remember your theme preference (dark/light mode) across sessions.
2. Types of Cookies We Use
2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies
These cookies are essential for the website to function. They cannot be switched off. They are typically set in response to actions you take such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block these cookies, but then some parts of the site may not work.
2.2 Preference / Functionality Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your dark/light theme preference) and provide enhanced, personalised features. The information these cookies collect is anonymised.
2.3 Analytics Cookies
These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This helps us improve the website's structure, content, and performance. Analytics data is aggregated and not used to identify individuals.
2.4 Marketing Cookies
We may use marketing cookies to track visitors across websites to display relevant and personalised advertisements. These cookies are only set if you provide your consent.
3. Cookie Reference Table
| Cookie Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| sv-theme | Preference | Stores your dark/light mode preference (localStorage) | Persistent |
| _session | Necessary | Maintains your session state while browsing | Session |
| _ga, _gid | Analytics | Google Analytics (if enabled): tracks page views and site usage anonymously | 2 years / 24 hrs |
| __cf_bm | Necessary | Cloudflare bot management — distinguishes humans from automated traffic | 30 minutes |
4. Third-Party Cookies
Some cookies are set by third-party services that appear on our pages. We have no direct control over these cookies. Third-party services we use that may set cookies include:
- Google Fonts — May log requests for font files. See Google's Privacy Policy.
- Cloudflare — Security and performance cookies. See Cloudflare's Privacy Policy.
- EmailJS — Used for form submissions. Does not set persistent tracking cookies.
5. Managing Your Cookies
You can control and manage cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to:
- View the cookies stored on your device;
- Block some or all cookies;
- Delete cookies at any time.
Browser-specific cookie management instructions:
Please note that disabling certain cookies may affect the functionality of our website, including your saved theme preference.
6. Cookie Consent
In accordance with the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and GDPR, we require your consent before setting non-essential cookies. Strictly necessary cookies do not require consent as they are essential for the site to function.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by clearing cookies from your browser or adjusting your browser settings. This will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before your withdrawal.
7. Contact Us
If you have questions about our Cookie Policy or how we use cookies, contact us at support@streamvaultiptv.com.