Cookie Policy

What cookies we use on stormdriven.info and how you can control them.

Last updated: 13 May 2025

This Cookie Policy explains how StormDriven ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar tracking technologies on stormdriven.info. It should be read alongside our Privacy Policy, which provides broader information about how we handle personal data.

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device (computer, tablet, or mobile phone) when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently, to remember your preferences, and to provide website owners with analytical information about how visitors use their site.

Cookies can be "session cookies" (which expire when you close your browser) or "persistent cookies" (which remain on your device for a set period or until you delete them).

2. How We Use Cookies

We use cookies on stormdriven.info for the following purposes:

2.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies

These cookies are essential for the website to function correctly. They enable core features such as security, network management, and accessibility. You cannot opt out of these cookies as the website cannot function properly without them.

Cookie Name Purpose Duration
sd_cookies_accepted Stores your cookie consent preference 1 year

2.2 Analytics Cookies

These cookies help us understand how visitors interact with our website by collecting and reporting information anonymously. This allows us to improve the website's performance and content.

Cookie Name Provider Purpose Duration
_ga Google Analytics Distinguishes unique users 2 years
_gid Google Analytics Distinguishes users within 24 hours 24 hours
_gat Google Analytics Throttles request rate 1 minute

2.3 Functional Cookies

These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make (such as your preferred content categories) and provide enhanced, more personalised features.

2.4 Marketing Cookies

We do not currently use marketing or advertising cookies on stormdriven.info. Should this change, this policy will be updated accordingly.

3. Third-Party Cookies

Some cookies on our website are set by third-party services. These third parties have their own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review:

4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences

When you first visit stormdriven.info, you will be shown a cookie consent banner. You can choose to accept or decline non-essential cookies at that time.

You can also manage or delete cookies through your browser settings at any time. Most browsers allow you to:

Please note that if you disable cookies, some features of our website may not function correctly. For guidance on managing cookies in your specific browser, visit:

5. Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our data practices. We will post the updated policy on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

6. Contact Us

If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us: