This Cookie Policy explains how Homelabz - Crafting Digital ("we", "us", or "our") uses cookies and similar technologies on this website.
1. What Are Cookies
Cookies are small text files stored on your device by your web browser when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to website owners.
2. Cookies We Use
This website uses only one cookie:
authjs.session-token
Type: Strictly necessary (technical)
Purpose: Maintains the login session for authenticated (admin) users
Duration: Session-based (expires when the browser is closed or the session ends)
Set by: This website (first-party)
Consent required: No — this cookie is exempt from consent requirements under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive (2002/58/EC) as it is strictly necessary for the service requested by the user
This website does not use any advertising, profiling, or tracking cookies.
3. Cookieless Analytics
We use Plausible Analytics, a privacy-focused, cookieless analytics service. Plausible:
Does not use cookies or any form of persistent storage for tracking
Does not collect personal data (no IP addresses, no fingerprinting)
Does not track users across websites or sessions
Generates only anonymous, aggregate statistics (page views, referrers, countries)
Is hosted on our self-managed instance (no data shared with third parties)
Does not require consent under the ePrivacy Directive or GDPR, as it does not process personal data
For more information about Plausible's privacy practices, see https://plausible.io/privacy-focused-web-analytics
4. Local Storage
In addition to cookies, we use your browser's localStorage (which is not a cookie and is not sent to our servers) for the following purposes:
cookie_consent
Purpose: Remembers that you have acknowledged the cookie information banner, so it is not shown again on subsequent visits
Duration: Persistent until cleared by the user
Contains: A simple acceptance flag
maps_consent
Purpose: Remembers your choice to allow or deny loading of the Google Maps embed on the restaurant information page
Duration: Persistent until cleared by the user
Contains: A consent flag (true/false)
5. Third-Party Embeds That May Set Cookies
5.1 Google Maps
If you consent to loading the Google Maps embed on our restaurant information page, Google may set cookies on your device. This embed is not loaded by default and requires your explicit consent. When loaded, Google may use cookies for:
Map functionality and user preferences
Security and fraud prevention
You can manage your Google cookies and privacy settings at: https://policies.google.com/technologies/cookies
5.2 YouTube (Privacy-Enhanced Mode)
Blog posts may contain embedded YouTube videos served from youtube-nocookie.com (privacy-enhanced mode). In this mode, YouTube does not set cookies on your device unless you actively click to play a video.
5.3 Cloudflare
This website is served through Cloudflare's network. Cloudflare may use a strictly necessary cookie (__cf_bm) for bot management purposes. This cookie is temporary and classified as strictly necessary, meaning it does not require consent.
6. How to Manage Cookies in Your Browser
You can control and delete cookies through your browser settings. Here are links to cookie management instructions for major browsers:
Google Chrome: chrome://settings/cookies
Mozilla Firefox: about:preferences#privacy
Safari: Preferences > Privacy
Microsoft Edge: edge://settings/privacy
Please note that disabling the session cookie will prevent you from logging in as an admin user, but will not affect your ability to browse the public website.
7. How to Clear Local Storage
To clear localStorage items set by this website:
Open your browser's Developer Tools (usually F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I)
Go to the Application or Storage tab
Find Local Storage in the sidebar and select this website's domain
Delete the cookie_consent and maps_consent entries
After clearing these values, the cookie banner will appear again on your next visit, and you will be asked for consent before loading Google Maps.
8. Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated "Last updated" date.
9. Contact
If you have any questions about our use of cookies, please contact us at: [email protected]
