Cookie & Local Storage Policy

1. What are Cookies and Local Storage Elements?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or mobile device when accessing websites. Similar browser storage technologies, including the HTML5 `localStorage` standard, permit websites to store key-value pairs directly in your browser without transmitting them across every HTTP network header.

2. Categories of Storage We Deploy

Identifier / Key	Type	Lifespan	Purpose
reelparade_cookie_consent	Local Storage (Essential)	Persistent (1 Year)	Stores your decision regarding non-essential tracking so the banner is not displayed on repeat visits.
__cf_bm / __cf_chl	Strictly Necessary Cookie	30 Minutes to Session	Provided by Cloudflare/Edge network to manage bot protection and rate-limiting across GIS endpoints.
spatial_viewport_pref	Local Storage (Functional)	Session	Remembers the 3D elevation zoom and waypoint focus on the Elbe River interactive canvas.

3. Legal Basis for Storage

Strictly Necessary Cookies & Storage: Deployed pursuant to Section 25 (2) No. 2 of the German Telecommunications-Telemedia Data Protection Act (TTDSG) and Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR. These are essential for providing the digital service requested by the user.

Functional & Preference Storage: Deployed only upon user consent or legitimate preference retention under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR.

4. Managing and Disabling Cookies in Your Browser

You have complete control over cookies and can modify your browser settings to reject all cookies or clear existing local storage entries. Instructions for popular browsers include:

• Google Chrome: Settings ➔ Privacy and Security ➔ Cookies and other site data.
• Mozilla Firefox: Settings ➔ Privacy & Security ➔ Cookies and Site Data.
• Apple Safari: Preferences ➔ Privacy ➔ Manage Website Data.
• Microsoft Edge: Settings ➔ Cookies and site permissions.

For further questions regarding our cookie implementation, contact our technical team at [email protected].