Cookie Policy
Last updated: January 2026
1. What are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are stored on your browser or the hard drive of your computer or mobile device when you visit a webpage or application. Cookies work to make your experience browsing our site as smooth as possible, allowing the site to remember your preferences and understand how you interact with our content.
2. How We Use Cookies
Curious Lane Scout Shelvs Ltd. uses cookies to improve the speed of the site, securely log your preferences (such as your consent choice regarding cookies), and gather generalized analytical data to help us improve the articles and guides we publish.
3. Types of Cookies We Use
| Cookie Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
curiouslane_cookie_consent |
Essential | Stores your cookie consent choice so the banner does not reappear. | 1 Year |
_ga, _gid |
Analytics | Used by Google Analytics to distinguish users and measure site performance. | 2 Years / 24 Hours |
theme_pref |
Functional | Remembers interface preferences across sessions. | Session |
4. Managing and Opting Out
You have the right to accept or reject non-essential cookies. You can exercise your preferences when you first visit our site via the cookie banner at the bottom of the screen. If you have already made a choice and wish to change it, you can clear your browser's local storage and cookies to trigger the banner again.
Furthermore, most web browsers allow some control of most cookies through the browser settings. To find out more about cookies, including how to see what cookies have been set, visit www.aboutcookies.org.
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data.
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Block all cookies.
To opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics across all websites, you can install the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on.