Legal · Last updated 8 October 2026
This page lists every cookie and browser storage item this website uses, what each one does and how long it lasts.
Your choice
When you first visit, you can accept all, reject all or choose by category. Optional items never load before you agree. You can change your choice at any time; it applies straight away.
What we use
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| bv_consentCookie, first party | Essential | Remembers your cookie choices (analytics and marketing on or off). | 180 days |
| bv-loaderSession storage | Essential | Shows the opening animation only once per visit. | Until the browser tab is closed |
| Vercel Web AnalyticsScript, no cookies | Analytics | Counts anonymous page views. Does not set cookies or track you across sites. | No storage on your device |
| Google Maps embed (e.g. NID, AEC)Third-party cookies | Marketing & embeds | Set by Google when the embedded map loads. Google may use them for preferences and advertising. | Set by Google, usually 6 to 13 months |
Categories
- Essential: needed for the site to respect your choice. Always on.
- Analytics: cookieless page-view statistics from Vercel. Off until you allow it.
- Marketing & embeds: the embedded Google Map. Off until you allow it; you can still open the location in Google Maps through a normal link.
Managing cookies in your browser
You can also delete or block cookies in your browser settings. If you delete the bv_consent cookie, the cookie banner will ask you again.