1. Understanding Cookies & Local Storage
Cookies are small text files placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by websites you visit. They are widely utilized to enable platform functionality, remember user preferences between sessions, and provide aggregated analytical insights to website administrators. This policy explains how Showzahorizn implements cookie technology in compliance with EU Directive 2002/58/EC (ePrivacy Directive) and the UK PECR regulations.
2. Comprehensive Cookie Classification Matrix
The following table lists every category of cookie and local storage key deployed on Showzahorizn.com:
| Cookie Identifier | Classification | Lifespan | Operational Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
showzahorizn_cookie_consent |
Essential / Functional | 12 Months (LocalStorage) | Remembers your consent choice so the banner does not re-appear. |
__cf_bm / _sec_tok |
Essential / Security | 30 Minutes | Distinguishes human readership from bot scraping vectors and DDoS attempts. |
_sh_read_analytics |
Performance / Analytics | 90 Days | Measures anonymous page views and reading dwell time across tournament guides. |
_sh_ui_pref |
Functional | 6 Months | Preserves interface layout configurations and collapsed table preferences. |
3. Managing & Revoking Cookie Consent
You have the absolute right to decide whether to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences at any time by configuring your web browser settings. Below are direct instructions for major desktop and mobile browsers:
- Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-Party Cookies. Select "Block third-party cookies" or add specific site exceptions.
- Mozilla Firefox: Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection and choose the "Strict" or "Custom" filter.
- Apple Safari: Open Preferences → Privacy and select "Prevent cross-site tracking" and "Block all cookies".
- Microsoft Edge: Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies.
4. Updates to This Cookie Policy
Showzahorizn may periodically update this Cookie Policy to reflect technical adjustments in our tracking systems or changes in European data privacy case law. Any updates will be posted on this page with an updated revision date.