POLICY
Cookie Policy
Effective: July 11, 2026 · Last updated: July 11, 2026
This Cookie Policy describes the cookies and similar local-storage technologies that Coastal Vanguard LLC uses on coastalvanguard.org. It supplements our Privacy Policy.
What is a cookie?
A cookie is a small text file stored on your device by your web browser. Local storage is a similar browser-based mechanism that stores key/value pairs without an automatic expiration. We use both.
Categories of cookies we use
Essential (always on)
These cookies are required for the site to function. They cannot be disabled.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| cv_session | Coastal Vanguard | Signed session cookie. Keeps you signed in. | Until sign out or 7 days |
| cv_agegate.v1 | Coastal Vanguard | Records the date you accepted the entry gate. | 30 days |
| cv_cookieconsent.v1 | Coastal Vanguard | Records your cookie preferences. | 12 months |
Analytics (opt-in)
These cookies are set only if you opt in. They help us understand how the site is used so we can improve it.
| Cookie | Provider | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| _pk_id, _pk_ses | Self-hosted Plausible (if enabled) | Anonymous page-view counts. No cross-site tracking. | 24h / 30 days |
Marketing (opt-in, off by default)
We do not currently use marketing cookies. If we add them in the future, we will update this policy and re-prompt for consent.
How to change your preferences
You can change your cookie preferences at any time by clicking the “Manage cookie preferences” link in the footer of any page. You can also clear your browser’s storage for our site to reset all preferences.
Do Not Track
We respect the Do Not Track browser signal. When DNT is enabled, no analytics or marketing cookies are set, regardless of your consent choice.
Contact
Questions about this Cookie Policy: research@coastalvanguard.org.