What cookies and local storage are
Cookies are small text files that a website asks a browser to retain. Local storage is a related browser feature that stores a value for a site without attaching it to every network request. Both can remember preferences between pages or visits. Similar technologies may also include session storage and device identifiers. In this policy, “storage” covers these browser-based methods unless a distinction matters.
Storage used by this site
The deployed site uses local storage to remember your cookie-banner decision. That choice is necessary to respect your preference and avoid repeatedly presenting the same banner. The site does not deploy an analytics platform or advertising tag. The table describes each category so the policy remains clear if optional functionality is offered through the existing consent controls.
| Category | Purpose | When used | Choice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Stores the accept or reject selection and supports security or basic page delivery. | The preference value is saved when you select a banner choice. Hosting security storage may be set when required to deliver the site safely. | Required for the requested function; blocking it may cause the banner to return. |
| Analytics | Would measure aggregated page use, navigation and technical performance. | Analytics code is not deployed by this site. If introduced, it will run only after the relevant consent where the law requires it. | Optional and rejectable. |
| Functional | Would remember optional display or interface preferences beyond the consent decision. | Used only if a visitor activates a function that requires the preference. | Optional and rejectable. |
Your banner choices
“Accept All” records an acceptance choice for the available optional categories. “Reject Non-Essential” records that optional storage should not be activated. “Preferences” opens a panel explaining the categories. Essential storage remains available because it is needed to remember the decision and provide requested site functions.
The choice is stored in your own browser under a value associated with togetherlyvaltbx.com. We do not use that value to identify you across other websites. If you clear browser data, use a private browsing mode or switch device or browser, the site may ask for your choice again.
Browser controls and opt-out
Most browsers allow you to view, delete or block cookies and site data. Controls are usually found in privacy, security or site-settings menus. You can remove data for this domain alone or clear all stored website data. Blocking all storage may prevent the site from remembering that you rejected optional categories, so the banner may reappear even though no optional tool has been activated.
Browser settings may also offer controls for third-party cookies, tracking protection or requests not to be tracked. Because this site does not run behavioural advertising or analytics tags, those signals do not trigger an additional advertising profile here. We will review any optional tool before deployment and update consent handling where required.
Legal basis
In the United Kingdom, storage that is strictly necessary for a service requested by the visitor may be used without consent. Optional analytics and functional storage generally require a valid choice before activation. Personal information associated with storage is handled under the lawful bases explained in our privacy policy. Visitors elsewhere may have additional rights under local law.
Third-party content
The site does not embed social-media feeds, video players or advertising widgets. An ordinary link to another website does not place that website’s cookies before you follow it. Once you visit an external service, its own privacy and cookie terms apply, and we do not control its storage.
Questions and revisions
Questions about storage may be sent to [email protected]. We may revise this policy if site functions, suppliers or legal requirements change. Any newly deployed optional category will be reflected in the consent controls and described here.