Last updated: 2024-06-01
This Cookie Policy explains how Brolly Boot ("we", "us", "our"), operating at brollyboot.com, uses cookies and similar technologies such as localStorage when you visit our rain gear and umbrella review site. By continuing to use our site, or by interacting with our cookie consent banner, you are agreeing to the practices described below.
What Are Cookies and localStorage?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. localStorage is a similar browser-based storage mechanism that allows a website to save small amounts of data directly in your browser, without the data expiring automatically like many cookies do. Both technologies help websites remember information about your visit or preferences.
How Brolly Boot Uses These Technologies
We aim to keep our use of tracking technologies minimal and transparent. Here is exactly what we use and why:
- Consent Preference (localStorage): When you first visit brollyboot.com, a cookie consent banner appears asking whether you accept or decline optional cookies. Your choice ("accepted" or "declined") is stored in your browser's localStorage. This allows us to remember your preference so the banner does not reappear on every page load. This storage item is strictly functional and does not track your browsing activity.
- Analytics Cookies (only if accepted): If you click "Accept" on our consent banner, we enable analytics cookies that help us understand how visitors use our site — for example, which umbrella reviews are most popular, how long visitors stay on a page, and which rain gear categories generate the most interest. These cookies are provided by a third-party analytics service (see below) and are not activated unless you give consent.
- Essential Site Functionality: Certain basic technical storage may be used to ensure the site loads correctly and displays properly across devices. These are not used for tracking or advertising purposes and are not dependent on your consent choice.
Third-Party Analytics Cookies
When analytics cookies are enabled (only after you accept via our banner), our analytics provider may place cookies on your device to collect information such as:
- Pages visited and time spent on each page
- General geographic location (country or region level)
- Device and browser type
- Referring website or search engine
This data is aggregated and used solely to help us improve our reviews, site structure, and user experience. We do not use analytics data to personally identify individual visitors, and we do not sell this data to third parties. Our analytics provider may have its own privacy and cookie policy governing how it processes this information; we encourage you to review the policy of any third-party service if you wish to understand their practices in detail.
No Advertising or Tracking Cookies
Brolly Boot does not use cookies for third-party advertising, retargeting, or cross-site behavioral tracking. We do not sell or share visitor data with advertising networks. Our use of cookies and localStorage is limited to remembering your consent choice and, if accepted, basic analytics to help us run a better review site.
How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent
You are in full control of your cookie preferences. If you previously accepted cookies and wish to withdraw that consent, or if you simply want to reset your stored preference, you can do so at any time by:
- Clearing your browser's cookies and site data (often found under "Privacy" or "Site Settings" in your browser preferences) for brollyboot.com specifically, or for your browser as a whole.
- Clearing your browser's localStorage, which will remove the stored consent choice and cause the cookie banner to reappear on your next visit, allowing you to make a new choice.
- Adjusting your browser settings to block cookies and site data by default, which will prevent our analytics cookies from being set even if you click "Accept."
- Using your browser's private or incognito browsing mode, which typically does not retain cookies or localStorage data after the session ends.
Instructions for clearing cookies and site data vary by browser. Most browsers provide this option within their settings or privacy menu, often labeled "Clear browsing data," "Site settings," or "Privacy and security." Once cleared, our site will treat you as a new visitor and present the consent banner again.
Browser Controls
In addition to our on-site consent banner, most web browsers allow you to manage cookie permissions directly through their settings. You can typically choose to block all cookies, block third-party cookies only, or receive a notification each time a cookie is set. Please note that blocking all cookies may affect the functionality of some websites, though brollyboot.com will remain fully readable and navigable even with cookies disabled.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices, technology, legal requirements, or the services we use. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and similar technologies.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Brolly Boot handles cookies and localStorage data, please reach out to us through the contact information provided on our website at brollyboot.com.