Cookie Policy
Updated: January 1, 2026 • Technical Transparency FrameworkThis Cookie Policy explains how Showusmeaclipcompss Mediterranean Flora Institute uses cookies, local browser storage tokens, and related web technologies on showusmeaclipcompss.pics. We adhere strictly to the European Union ePrivacy Directive (Directive 2002/58/EC as amended) and the General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR).
1. What are Cookies and Local Storage?
A cookie is a small alphanumeric text file stored on your computer or mobile terminal by your internet browser when you load a web page. Cookies allow websites to remember user preferences, maintain session state, and aggregate anonymous demographic traffic patterns. In addition to cookies, modern web applications utilize localStorage to store preferences directly in your browser without transmitting tokens on every HTTP header request.
2. Complete Classification of Storage Tokens
The following audit table provides complete transparency regarding every token utilized by our website:
| Token / Cookie Name | Classification | Provider | Lifespan | Functional Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
phoenixCookieConsent |
Essential (Local Storage) | showusmeaclipcompss.pics | Persistent (1 Year) | Stores your cookie consent choice ("accepted" or "essential_only") to suppress repeated banner popups. |
__cf_bm / cf_clearance |
Essential Security | Cloudflare CDN | 30 Minutes to 24 Hours | Differentiates human researchers from malicious botnets to prevent DDoS attacks against botanical databases. |
_pk_id (Optional) |
Analytics (Privacy-Friendly) | Internal Self-Hosted Matomo | 13 Months | Stores an anonymized visitor identifier to calculate readership metrics for conservation reports. IP addresses are masked. |
_pk_ses (Optional) |
Analytics (Session) | Internal Self-Hosted Matomo | 30 Minutes | Temporary session indicator measuring which botanical sub-pages are visited in a continuous reading session. |
3. Managing and Disabling Cookies
You can manage, inspect, or delete cookies at any time through your browser's security and privacy settings. Please be advised that disabling strictly essential security tokens may impair the visual rendering or interactive features of our Palm Anatomy Explorer.
To modify cookie permissions in common web browsers, follow these official developer documentation guides:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection and Cookies.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking / Block all cookies.
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies.
4. Do Not Track (DNT) & Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Our web infrastructure natively recognizes and honors automated Global Privacy Control (GPC) and Do Not Track (DNT) signals transmitted by your browser. When an active GPC or DNT signal is detected, all non-essential analytics tracking is automatically deactivated without requiring manual banner interaction.
5. Updates to This Policy
We may amend this Cookie Policy periodically to reflect technological adjustments or legislative changes. When updates occur, the revision date at the top of this document will be amended accordingly.
6. Contact Regarding Cookies
If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or web storage technologies, please contact our technical administration desk at [email protected].