Cookie Policy

This Cookie Policy explains how Crown & Cog ("we", "us", "our", accessible at crownandcog.com) uses cookies, localStorage, and similar technologies when you visit our watch review site. It explains what these technologies are, why we use them, and your rights to control our use of them.

What Are Cookies and Local Storage?

Cookies are small text files placed on your device by websites you visit. Local storage is a similar browser-based technology that allows a website to store small amounts of data directly in your browser, without necessarily sending that data back to a server on every request. Crown & Cog uses both types of technology, described in detail below.

Consent Banner and localStorage

When you first visit Crown & Cog, a consent banner appears asking whether you accept or decline non-essential cookies, such as those used for analytics. Your response (either "accepted" or "declined") is saved directly in your browser's localStorage. This choice allows us to remember your preference so the banner does not reappear on every page load and so we only activate optional tracking technologies when you have given permission.

• The consent record stored in localStorage contains only your preference (accept or decline) and, in some cases, a timestamp of when the choice was made.
• This data is stored locally on your device and is not automatically transmitted to our servers as part of a database record.
• No analytics or advertising cookies are set until you actively click "Accept" on the consent banner.

Essential Cookies and Storage

Some cookies and localStorage entries are strictly necessary for the website to function properly. These may include settings related to your consent choice itself, basic security tokens, or preferences such as display formatting. These essential technologies do not require consent because they are necessary to deliver the core functionality of the site and do not track you for advertising or profiling purposes.

Analytics Cookies (Only With Consent)

If you click "Accept" on our cookie banner, Crown & Cog will load a third-party analytics service to help us understand how visitors use our site — for example, which watch reviews are most popular, how long visitors stay on a page, and which pages lead to high bounce rates. This information helps us improve our content and site structure.

• Analytics cookies are only set after explicit consent is given via the banner.
• These cookies may collect information such as your approximate location (derived from IP address), browser type, device type, referring website, and pages visited.
• Analytics data is typically aggregated and anonymized or pseudonymized by our analytics provider, and is used solely for statistical purposes related to site performance.
• If you click "Decline," no analytics cookies will be set, and your visit will not be tracked by our analytics provider.

Third-Party Cookies

Our analytics provider is a third party that may set its own cookies on your device once you have given consent. These third-party cookies are governed by the respective third party's own privacy and cookie policies, which we encourage you to review. Crown & Cog does not control the specific technical implementation of third-party cookies, though we only enable such services after you opt in through our consent banner.

We do not currently use third-party advertising cookies, retargeting pixels, or social media tracking cookies on Crown & Cog.

How Long Do These Technologies Last?

Your consent preference stored in localStorage persists until you clear your browser storage or manually change your preference, as localStorage entries do not expire automatically like traditional cookies with set expiration dates. Third-party analytics cookies, if enabled, typically expire according to the retention periods set by the analytics provider, which commonly range from 24 hours to 24 months depending on the cookie type.

How to Withdraw or Change Your Consent

You are in full control of whether analytics cookies are used when you browse Crown & Cog. To withdraw your consent or change your previous choice, you can:

• Clear your browser's cookies and site data (often found under browser settings such as "Privacy," "Site Settings," or "Clear Browsing Data") for crownandcog.com. This will remove the stored localStorage consent value and any analytics cookies, and the consent banner will reappear on your next visit so you can make a new choice.
• Use your browser's developer tools to manually clear localStorage entries associated with crownandcog.com.
• Adjust your browser settings to block cookies and localStorage from our domain entirely, though this may affect how the consent banner functions.
• Use browser extensions or built-in privacy modes (such as private/incognito browsing) to prevent persistent storage of your preferences and any analytics identifiers.

Most modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge, provide instructions in their help documentation for clearing cookies and site storage data on a per-site basis.

Browser Controls

In addition to clearing existing storage, you can configure your browser to refuse cookies altogether or to alert you when cookies are being set. Please note that if you disable cookies and localStorage entirely, certain features of Crown & Cog, including the ability to remember your cookie preference, may not function as intended, and you may see the consent banner on every visit.

Changes to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in the technologies we use, legal requirements, or our data practices. Any updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date. We encourage you to review this policy periodically to stay informed about how we use cookies and localStorage.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Cookie Policy or how Crown & Cog uses cookies and localStorage, please reach out to us through the contact information provided elsewhere on crownandcog.com.