1. Overview & Statutory Background
This Cookie Policy explains how Clyde Gabion Portal ("we", "us", or "our"), based at 110 Queen Street, Glasgow, G1 3BX, United Kingdom, uses cookies, local browser storage, and related web technologies on british-gabion.com.
Under the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 ("PECR") and the UK GDPR, we are obligated to provide clear, transparent information regarding the nature, purpose, and lifecycle of all data tokens stored on or retrieved from your terminal equipment.
2. What Are Cookies & Web Storage Tokens?
A cookie is a compact text file stored in your browser's designated storage directory upon visiting a website. Cookies and LocalStorage keys enable a web service to distinguish individual user requests, maintain state across subsequent page views, and preserve user preferences (such as privacy consent statuses and interface display parameters).
3. Inventory of Tokens Deployed
british-gabion.com adheres to strict data minimization principles. We maintain only the strictly essential tokens required to deliver functional website operations:
| Token Name | Type / Storage | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| vsid_8tq | First-party HTTP Cookie (Secure) | Strictly necessary first-party routing marker preserving Clyde Gabion Portal navigation continuity across Glasgow server nodes. | 30 days |
| style_mode_r0t | First-party HTTP Cookie (Secure, HttpOnly) | First-party display calibration key storing W3C graphics viewport scaling and font rendering metrics. | 30 days |
| consent_state_dcddi4 | HTML5 LocalStorage Key | Essential storage key recording user consent choices for Google Consent Mode v2 signals. | Persistent |
4. Classification of Cookie Categories
Strictly Necessary Tokens
These tokens are technically indispensable for the website to function correctly. They enable network request routing, session continuity across pages, and store your explicit privacy preferences. Under Regulation 6 of PECR, strictly necessary tokens do not require prior user consent, though we provide full transparency regarding their presence.
Optional Measurement & Analytics Signals
Through Google Consent Mode v2, our website initializes all analytical and advertising measurement signals (`analytics_storage`, `ad_storage`, `ad_user_data`, `ad_personalization`) in a denied state by default. No behavioral tracking cookies or third-party profiling cookies are written to your device unless you explicitly opt in by clicking "Accept All" on our consent interface.
5. How to Manage Cookie Preferences
You have complete authority over how cookies are stored on your device:
- On-Site Consent Controls: You can review or adjust your consent status at any time by selecting the "Cookie Preferences" button located in our website footer.
- Browser Configuration Settings: Most modern web browsers allow you to view, block, or delete cookies through their application preferences menu. You can configure your browser to reject all cookies, accept only first-party cookies, or prompt you before a cookie is stored.
To manage cookie settings in your browser, navigate to your browser settings menu (typically under "Privacy and Security" or "Site Permissions") where you can review stored data and clear site-specific storage. Please note that disabling essential first-party cookies may affect session continuity and interface stability.
6. Inquiries & Contact
If you require further information regarding our deployment of cookies or technical tokens, please contact our data team: