1. What cookies are
Cookies are small text files a website stores in your browser. They let the site remember things between page loads, such as which language you've selected, or whether you're signed in. Similar technologies include local storage, session storage, and pixel tags; this policy covers all of them regardless of name.
2. What we use cookies for
bytecraftmedia.eu sets as few cookies as possible: a first visit sets none. Analytics run only if you accept them in the cookie banner, and you can change your choice at any time with Cookie settings at the bottom of every page.
3. Cookies and similar technologies we use
Strictly necessary (always on, no consent required)
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
bytecraft_ | bytecraftmedia.eu | Remembers whether you accepted or rejected analytics, so the banner doesn't ask again. | 1 year |
Analytics (only if you accept)
| Name | Set by | Purpose | Lifetime |
|---|---|---|---|
| None (cookieless) | Vercel Web Analytics | Counts page views: page, referrer, country, device, operating system and browser. It sets no cookies; a visit is recognised through a hash of the request that resets every day. | 24 hours (visit hash) |
4. Third-party cookies
Two features on the Contact page come from third parties:
- Booking calendar (Cal.com, USA): loads only when you press Load the calendar. Cal.com then sets its own cookies on cal.com:
__cf_bm(Cloudflare bot protection, 30 minutes), and__Secure-next-auth.csrf-tokenand__Secure-next-auth.callback-url(security and sign-in, until you close the browser). The calendar also stores small settings such as your 12- or 24-hour clock, sends error reports to Sentry and loads the host's profile photo from Google. See Cal.com's privacy policy. - Spam check (Cloudflare Turnstile): runs under the contact form, in a frame from challenges.cloudflare.com. It sets no cookie on bytecraftmedia.eu; Cloudflare describes the signals it uses as strictly necessary for security.
We embed nothing else from third parties: no social media widgets, no advertising networks, no tracking pixels.
5. How to manage cookies
Use Cookie settings at the bottom of any page to change your analytics choice. Most browsers also let you accept, reject, or delete cookies through their settings menu. The exact path varies by browser:
- Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data
- Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data
- Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data
- Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data
If you block all cookies, the site still works; it will simply ask for your analytics choice again on every visit.
6. How this policy stays accurate
We re-audit the actual cookies set on bytecraftmedia.eu before each material site change (e.g. new third-party embeds, analytics provider swaps) and update the tables in section 3 to match reality. The Last updated date at the top of this page reflects the most recent audit.
7. Related policies
See also our Privacy Policy for how we handle the personal data behind these cookies, and our Terms of Service for the rules around using this site.
8. Contact
Questions about cookies: contact@bytecraftmedia.eu.