Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Meadowreel Shufflet Ltd ("we", "our", or "us") utilizes cookies, browser local storage, and similar digital tracking technologies on meadowreelshufflet.com. We believe in minimal data footprint principles: we collect only the technical state necessary to provide our guides reliably and respect your right to refuse optional analytics.

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

A cookie is a small text file placed on your computer, tablet, or mobile device by a web server when you access an internet page. It enables the website to remember your device, preferences, and session state over time.

In addition to standard HTTP cookies, modern web browsers offer "Local Storage" (HTML5 Web Storage). Local storage enables websites to store key-value data directly in your browser without transmitting that data across the network with every server request. Meadowreelshufflet uses local storage primarily to record your cookie consent choice so that the banner does not disturb your reading experience on subsequent page loads.

2. Cookie Categories and Inventory Table

The table below itemises every cookie and storage mechanism deployed across our digital domain:

3. Detailed Category Descriptions

Strictly Necessary & Essential Storage

These mechanisms are mandatory for the website to function securely and properly. They include preserving security tokens for contact form validation and storing your cookie preferences. Because the website cannot function reliably without these core technologies, they do not require prior consent under the UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations (PECR).

Functional & Preference Mechanisms

Functional storage allows the website to remember choices you make—such as your preferred font scaling, high-contrast settings, or trail filter state. Disabling functional cookies may require you to re-adjust settings upon each visit.

Analytics & Performance Tracking (Optional)

Performance analytics help us understand which regional walking guides are most visited, identify broken links, and determine average page reading times. We utilize privacy-friendly analytics configurations that truncate IP addresses before processing and do not cross-track users across unrelated websites. These cookies are deployed only when you select "Accept All" on our banner.

4. Managing and Opting Out via Your Browser

You have total control over whether your browser accepts or rejects cookies. Every major web browser provides configuration settings to inspect, block, or delete cookies:

• Google Chrome: Navigate to Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies. Here you can block all third-party cookies or remove stored site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Navigate to Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection. Select "Strict" mode or customize cookie permissions under "Cookies and Site Data".
• Apple Safari: Open Settings → Safari → Advanced (iOS) or Preferences → Privacy (macOS) and check "Block All Cookies" or enable "Prevent cross-site tracking".
• Microsoft Edge: Open Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.

Please note that blocking all cookies, including strictly necessary ones, may impair certain website functionalities such as contact form submission.

5. Clearing Local Storage Consent State

To reset your cookie consent choice on Meadowreelshufflet at any time, you may clear your browser's local storage for this domain or click the button below to remove the stored key:

6. Updates to This Policy

We may update our cookie inventories from time to time as new field guide features or accessibility tools are introduced. Material changes will be published on this page with an updated Effective Date.

7. Contact the Privacy Team

If you have questions regarding our technical storage policies:

Meadowreel Shufflet Ltd
Attn: Cookie & Data Governance Lead
14 Linenhall Square, Armagh, BT61 7NX, Northern Ireland
Email: [email protected]