Cookie & Local Storage Disclosure
Effective Date: January 1, 2026
1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are compact text strings placed on your terminal device when opening digital web assets. Local Storage (HTML5 localStorage) performs a comparable function by retaining client preferences without sending data back to the server with every HTTP transaction.
2. Inventory of Active Cookies & Keys
| Cookie / Key Name | Type | Lifespan | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
scout_cookie_consent |
Technical / LocalStorage | Persistent (1 Year) | Remembers user decision for cookie banner to prevent repeated prompts. |
__scout_pref_currency |
Functional | Session | Retains selected currency (EUR, GBP, USD, CHF) for hostel price calculations. |
_pk_id / _pk_ses |
Privacy Analytics (Matomo) | 13 Months / 30 Mins | Self-hosted, anonymized aggregate telemetry with stripped IP octets. |
3. How to Disable Cookies via Browser Settings
You have the legal right to prevent or delete cookies at any time via your browser's security panel. Disabling technical cookies will not prevent you from reading our hostel guides:
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy & Security → Third-party cookies.
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Enhanced Tracking Protection.
- Apple Safari: Preferences → Privacy → Block All Cookies.