Cookies
Cookie types, durations, and controls for the RidgeBase Service website, including essential and optional analytics cookies.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. Similar storage such as localStorage may be used for preferences.
How we use them
RidgeBase Service uses essential cookies and storage to keep basic site functions working, and optional analytics cookies only if you accept them in the consent banner. Rejecting optional cookies does not block browsing, forms, or content.
Cookies we use
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| ridgebase_cookie_consent | Stores your Accept or Reject choice from the cookie banner | Until cleared (localStorage) | RidgeBase Service |
| session_routing | Maintains basic load-balancer or host session continuity where applicable | Session | Hosting provider |
| _rb_analytics | Optional anonymised page-view counts to see which guides are read | 6 months | RidgeBase Service (only if accepted) |
Essential items support security and consent memory. Analytics items help us understand which field notes and engagement pages are useful; they are not used for advertising profiles.
Managing cookies
Use the banner’s Accept or Reject controls on first visit. Clear site data in your browser to reset the choice and see the banner again. Browser settings can block cookies entirely; essential functions such as remembering consent may then reset on each visit.
Third-party cookies
Embedded fonts may be requested from Google Fonts; that request can expose your IP to Google under their terms. We do not embed third-party advertising trackers.
Impact of disabling
Disabling optional analytics simply means we will not record anonymised page views. The site, contact form, and content remain available.
More on privacy
Personal data handling is described in our Privacy policy.