Cookie Policy

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. They help sites remember preferences, maintain sessions, and understand how the platform is used.

A. Strictly Necessary & Functional Storage (First-Party)

These are essential for the operation of the web application and cannot be switched off:

• itsbaltic_pro_active & itsbaltic_pro_subscriber: Stores your verified Baltic Pro supporter status.
• itsbaltic_device_id: An anonymous device ID used solely to enforce the 3-device limit per Scout Key.
• itsbaltic_alert_town: Remembers your selected Northern Ireland town or county.
• itsbaltic_sound_enabled: Remembers audio cue preferences.

B. Performance & Analytics Cookies

Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*): Used to distinguish unique users and measure aggregate usage patterns. These cookies expire after 2 years or 24 hours respectively and do not store directly identifiable personal data.

C. Advertising Cookies (Google AdSense)

Google AdSense & DoubleClick Cookies: Used by Google to serve personalized or non-personalized advertisements, prevent ad fraud, track ad impressions, and limit the frequency with which an ad is shown to you.

Most modern web browsers allow you to control cookies through browser settings:

• You can block third-party cookies or delete existing cookies in your browser settings (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge).
• To opt out of Google Analytics tracking across all websites, visit the Google Analytics Opt-out Add-on.
• To manage or opt out of personalized Google advertising, visit Google Ads Settings or www.aboutads.info.