Cookie & Local Storage Policy

EU ePrivacy Directive & GDPR Compliance: Complete Technical Audit 2026

1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies and HTML5 Web Storage (`localStorage`) are small data files deposited on your computing device when visiting websites. They facilitate vital functions such as remembering your viewing preferences, persisting session states, and ensuring map viewport performance.

2. Inventory of Storage Keys & Cookies Utilized

Identifier Name	Type / Provider	Lifespan	Purpose
`atlas_cookie_consent`	Local Storage (First-Party)	Persistent (12 Months)	Remembers your consent choice ('accepted_all' or 'rejected_non_essential') so banner is not repeatedly shown.
`atlas_map_filter`	Session Storage (First-Party)	Session Only	Stores your active sound genre filter (Techno, House, Bass) while navigating between country dossiers.
`_cf_bm / __cfruid`	Essential Security Cookie	30 Minutes	Cloud security and bot detection to safeguard our interactive mapping APIs from malicious abuse.

3. How to Control or Revoke Cookie Permissions

You have complete authority over how cookies and local storage tokens are handled by your browser. You can clear, block, or receive alerts before storage occurs:

Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and Security → Third-Party Cookies → See all site data.
Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data → Clear Data.
Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data.
Brave / Edge: Settings → Privacy, Search, and Services → Clear Browsing Data.

4. Resetting Your Consent Choice On This Site

To clear your stored consent preference on this website immediately and redisplay the preference dialogue, click the button below: