1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as browser local storage, work in a comparable way. They help sites function, remember your preferences and understand how pages are used. This policy explains how Swayscrewparade Media Ltd uses them on swayscrewparade.christmas.
2. Cookies we use
We group cookies into three categories. Essential cookies are always active; analytics and functional cookies are only set if you accept them.
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| swayscrewparade-cookie-consent | Essential | Stores your cookie choice in local storage so the banner does not reappear | Until cleared |
| ssp_session | Essential | Keeps the site secure and maintains basic session state | Session |
| ssp_analytics_id | Analytics | Distinguishes visits to produce aggregated, anonymous usage statistics | 13 months |
| ssp_analytics_session | Analytics | Groups page views within a single visit | 30 minutes |
| ssp_prefs | Functional | Remembers display preferences, such as opened FAQ items | 6 months |
3. Essential cookies
These are necessary for the site to work and to remember your consent decision. They cannot be switched off in our cookie settings, but you can block them in your browser; some parts of the site may then not work as expected.
4. Analytics cookies
With your consent, analytics cookies help us understand which guides are read and how visitors move through the site. The data is aggregated and is not used to identify you or for advertising.
5. Functional cookies
Functional cookies remember choices that improve your experience. If you decline them, the site still works, but some preferences will not be remembered between visits.
6. Managing your choice
You can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or set preferences using the banner shown on your first visit. To change your choice later, use the “Cookie settings” link in the footer of any page.
7. Browser opt-out instructions
You can also control cookies through your browser settings:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies or Delete browsing data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Settings (or Preferences) → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Manage and delete cookies and site data.
Clearing site data in your browser also removes the stored consent choice, so the banner will appear again on your next visit. More guidance is available at allaboutcookies.org.
8. Contact
Questions about this policy can be sent to [email protected]. See also our Privacy Policy.