Cookie Policy | Vaulttickertonictrailies

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage Elements?

Cookies are compact data text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile smartphone by websites that you visit. They are widely used by web developers to make websites function securely and efficiently, as well as to provide reporting insights regarding visitor activity.

In addition to standard cookies, modern web platforms utilize localStorage—a web storage mechanism that allows information to be stored client-side on your device without transmitting data back and forth to servers on every single page click. We use localStorage strictly to remember your cookie consent preferences.

2. How We Categorize Cookies on This Website

We classify all digital storage items into three clear functional categories:

Category 1: Strictly Essential Cookies: These items are technically required for core website security, responsive layout delivery, and storing your choice regarding consent. Because the website cannot function properly without them, they do not require prior opt-in consent under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.
Category 2: Functional Preference Cookies: These enable the website to remember user interface adjustments, such as high-contrast font states or reduced-motion preferences.
Category 3: Anonymous Analytics Cookies: When enabled with your consent, these collect anonymized metrics regarding which Dublin walking route pages receive reader visits, helping our editorial team focus research on routes of highest public interest.

3. Complete Table of Storage Items Used

Identifier / Key	Category	Provider / Host	Purpose	Expiration
`vtt_cookie_consent`	Strictly Essential	vaulttickertonictrailies.mom (localStorage)	Stores the visitor's cookie consent choice (e.g. 'all', 'essential', 'analytics_allowed') so the banner does not re-appear on subsequent visits.	Persistent (until cache cleared)
`__vtt_sec_token`	Strictly Essential	vaulttickertonictrailies.mom (Session Cookie)	Cryptographic session verification token used to prevent cross-site request forgery on contact form submissions.	Session end (Browser close)
`_vtt_ui_state`	Functional	vaulttickertonictrailies.mom (localStorage)	Remembers mobile navigation drawer state and interactive accessibility toggles.	180 Days
`_vtt_perf_metric`	Performance / Analytics	vaulttickertonictrailies.mom (Cookie)	Anonymized counter tracking page-view distribution across the five Dublin guide pages. Contains zero personally identifiable information (IP addresses are masked).	30 Days

4. Managing and Opting Out via Your Browser

In addition to using our on-site cookie banner choices ("Accept All", "Reject Non-Essential", or "Preferences"), you possess absolute control over cookie storage via your web browser settings. Most modern browsers allow you to block, review, or delete stored cookies:

Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings > Privacy and security > Third-party cookies. You can choose "Block third-party cookies" or review and delete site data for specific domains.
Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection. You can select "Strict" mode or clear stored cookies and site data.
Apple Safari: Navigate to Preferences > Privacy and ensure "Prevent cross-site tracking" and "Block all cookies" are configured according to your preference.
Microsoft Edge: Navigate to Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Please note that if you completely disable all cookies at the browser level, certain site navigation features (such as retaining your acknowledgment of the consent banner) will reset each time you refresh the page.

5. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may periodically revise this policy to reflect modifications in statutory regulatory guidance or technological updates to our static site infrastructure. Any revisions will be published directly on this page with an updated Effective Date.

6. Inquiries and Contact

For questions regarding our use of cookies and digital storage, please contact: