1. Definition and Operational Purpose
Cookies are compact text files placed onto your local computing device by web servers when you access websites. Local storage (such as HTML5 `localStorage`) provides client-side key-value pairs that persist across navigation sessions without transmitting redundant data on every HTTP request.
Buddiesmeadowrel Aviation Insights Ltd. adheres to strict data minimization principles under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR) and the EU ePrivacy Directive. We do not use third-party behavioral advertising trackers.
2. Detailed Cookie & Storage Classification
The table below provides a full inventory of all browser storage technologies utilized across our static engineering modules:
| Identifier / Key | Category | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
bmr_cookie_consent |
Strictly Necessary | Records your response to the bottom consent banner ('accept', 'reject', or 'preferences') to prevent repeat popups. | 12 Months | localStorage |
bmr_sec_crumb |
Strictly Necessary | Temporary cryptographic token utilized to detect cross-site request forgery during contact form validation. | Session | HTTP Cookie |
bmr_view_pref |
Functional | Preserves table display preferences and reduced-motion states for accessibility across page reloads. | 6 Months | localStorage |
_bmr_telemetry_id |
Performance / Analytics | Stores an anonymized hash of visits to assess page load latencies and server cache hit rates. No PII stored. | 30 Days | HTTP Cookie |
3. Essential vs. Non-Essential Cookies
Strictly Necessary Storage: These items are required for the basic technical functioning of the website. Without `bmr_cookie_consent`, our system would be unable to remember whether you dismissed the privacy banner. They do not require consent under PECR Regulation 6(4).
Functional & Telemetry Storage: These items optimize your browsing experience (such as remembering high-contrast or reduced-motion layout modes) and calculate aggregated server latency metrics. These items are only activated if you click "Accept All" on our consent interface.
4. How to Manage and Opt-Out via Browser Settings
You can revoke or modify your cookie consent at any time directly through your web browser settings. Disabling cookies will not hinder your ability to read the technical analysis articles on our site:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies → Block third-party cookies or Clear site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection → Strict, or Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Prevent cross-site tracking, and Advanced → Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
5. Policy Updates and Inquiries
We review our cookie inventory annually. Any modifications to our storage usage will be documented in an updated version of this policy. For inquiries regarding our cookie governance, please contact [email protected].