Cookie Policy
Effective date: 1 August 2026. Last updated: 20 August 2026.
1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device. Local storage is a similar browser mechanism. This Site uses minimal storage for essential preferences only — not for advertising profiles.
2. What we use
| Name | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| podcasttrace_life_cookie_consent | localStorage | Remembers Accept/Decline on the consent banner | Until cleared |
3. Third-party cookies
We do not set third-party advertising cookies on review pages. Google Maps embedded on the contact page may set cookies when you interact with the map — governed by Google's policies. Spotify links take you off-site; we do not embed Spotify players.
4. Managing preferences
Clear site data in your browser to reset consent. Most browsers allow blocking cookies entirely; blocking may affect map functionality on the contact page.
5. Contact
Questions: [email protected]
6. Consent Banner Behaviour
The banner appears until you choose Accept or Decline. Your choice is stored locally so the banner does not reappear on every visit. Declining non-essential storage does not block access to review pages — all editorial content remains readable without interaction. Accept and Decline currently store the same essential preference key; we do not load advertising tags on either path.
7. Google Maps on Contact Pages
Our contact page embeds Google Maps to show office location. Google may set cookies or use local storage when you interact with the map or when the iframe loads, depending on your browser settings and Google policies. We do not control Google's processing. If you prefer not to load the map, contact us using the plain-text address and telephone on the same page without scrolling to the embed.
8. Browser Controls
Major browsers provide settings to block third-party cookies, delete site data, or send Do Not Track signals. We honour essential-only storage by design. Instructions vary by browser version; consult your browser help documentation for current steps.
9. Updates to This Policy
We review this Cookie Policy when we change Site functionality. Immaterial clarifications may occur without notice. Material changes — such as adding analytics — will be dated at the top and, where appropriate, highlighted via the consent banner.
10. Similar Technologies
Local storage and session storage are browser mechanisms similar to cookies. Our consent script writes one local storage key. We do not use fingerprinting canvas techniques or supercookies on review pages.
11. Duration and Expiry
The consent key persists until you clear site data. It contains no personal identifiers — only the strings "accepted" or "declined". Revisiting after clearing data will show the banner again.
12. Relationship to Privacy Policy
Cookie and storage practices are part of our broader data handling described in the Privacy Policy. For access or deletion requests involving email correspondence, use the privacy mailbox listed there.
13. Embedded Content Summary
Review pages: no third-party embeds. Contact page: Google Maps iframe only. No social media widgets, no A/B testing scripts, no heatmap recorders on editorial pages as of the last updated date above.
14. Your Questions
Email the privacy mailbox listed in the Privacy Policy if you need clarification about storage on your device after reading this page. Include your browser name and version if reporting unexpected storage keys.
15. Version History
Material revisions to this Cookie Policy are dated at the top of the page. Prior versions are not published separately but may be supplied on request to demonstrate compliance history for enterprise readers conducting vendor review.
16. No Advertising Cookies
As of the last updated date, we do not participate in advertising networks that set cross-site tracking cookies on review pages. If that changes, this policy and the consent banner will be updated before such tags load.