Cookie Policy
Last updated: 1 August 2025
What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help the site remember your preferences and understand how visitors use the pages.
How We Use Cookies
We use a minimal set of cookies:
Essential Cookies
These are required for the website to function. They cannot be disabled without affecting site operation.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| sitecypressfield-cookie-consent | Stores your cookie consent choice (accepted or rejected) | 1 year | Sitecypressfield Mining Review |
Analytics Cookies (Optional)
These help us understand which pages are read most often so we can improve our equipment review content. They are only set if you click “Accept” on our cookie banner.
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga | Distinguishes unique visitors for aggregated traffic statistics | 2 years | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
| ga* | Maintains session state for analytics | 2 years | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
We do not currently load analytics scripts when you reject cookies. If analytics are enabled in the future, they will only activate after explicit consent.
Managing Cookies
You can manage cookies through:
- Our cookie banner — Click “Reject” to decline optional analytics cookies. Your choice is stored in localStorage under the key
sitecypressfield-cookie-consent. - Browser settings — Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. Consult your browser’s help documentation for instructions.
- Deleting stored consent — Clear your browser’s local storage for sitecypressfield.click to see the cookie banner again.
Third-Party Cookies
We do not embed third-party advertising trackers. If we link to external sites (such as image hosts), those sites may set their own cookies when you visit them directly.
Impact of Disabling Cookies
Rejecting or disabling cookies will not prevent you from using our website, reading our field notes, or submitting the contact form. The only difference is that we will not collect aggregated analytics data about your visit.
More Information
For details on how we handle personal data, see our Privacy Policy.
Contact
Questions about cookies: info@sitecypressfield.click