1. What Are Cookies and Local Storage?
Cookies are small text files stored on your computer or mobile device when you visit a website. Local storage (such as HTML5 LocalStorage) allows websites to store and retrieve data in your browser for enhanced responsiveness and persistent user preference tracking across sessions.
2. How We Use Cookies and Storage Technologies
At Wonderstack Backstage Asia Explorers Pte. Ltd., we utilize cookies and LocalStorage technology on wonderstackbackstage.asia to deliver a seamless island route navigation experience, remember your consent preferences, and analyze anonymized site traffic patterns.
3. Categories of Cookies We Deploy
| Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Stores your cookie consent selection (`wonderstack_cookie_consent`) so you are not prompted repeatedly on each visit. | Persistent (1 Year) |
| Preference & Performance | Saves map views, active route filters, and interface state for faster page rendering and smooth navigation. | Session / Persistent |
| Analytics & Optimization | Gathers aggregated, non-identifiable usage statistics to evaluate page load speeds, popular expedition guides, and link interactions. | Persistent (90 Days) |
4. Managing Your Cookie Preferences
When you first access our portal, a cookie consent banner appears at the bottom of the screen. Clicking "Accept All" grants permission for essential and performance storage. You can revoke or reset your consent at any time by clearing your browser's local cache and reloading the page.
5. How to Control Cookies in Popular Browsers
Most modern browsers allow you to manage cookie permissions via their settings panel. You can configure your browser to block third-party cookies or alert you when a website attempts to write storage data:
- Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy and Security > Cookies and other site data
- Mozilla Firefox: Options > Privacy & Security > Cookies and Site Data
- Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Manage Website Data
- Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions
6. Contacting Our Data Protection Officer
If you have questions regarding our use of cookies or browser storage technologies, please contact our compliance desk at [email protected].