Legal
Cookie Policy
Meranti Porch · Last Updated: 1 August 2025
This page explains what cookies are, which ones we use on merantiyporc.sbs, and how you can control them. It's written plainly so you can understand it without any technical background.
1. What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that a website places on your device (computer, phone, or tablet) when you visit. They're stored locally and sent back to the website on your next visit so the site can remember certain things — like whether you've already agreed to the cookie notice, or which language you prefer.
Cookies don't give websites access to your device or personal files. Most are harmless and improve your experience. Some, however, are used for tracking across websites, which is why you have the right to choose which ones you accept.
2. Cookies We Use
Essential Cookies
Always OnThese cookies are required for the website to function. Without them, basic things like the cookie consent banner wouldn't work. You cannot opt out of these.
Examples: Cookie consent storage (localStorage), session continuity. Duration: Session or up to 1 year.
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand how visitors use our site — which pages are visited most, where people come from, and how long they spend on the site. This helps us improve. We use Google Analytics, configured to anonymise IP addresses.
Examples: _ga, _gid (Google Analytics). Duration: Up to 2 years.
Marketing Cookies
Used to track visits across websites and show relevant advertising. We currently use these only if running paid campaigns. They are off by default if you choose to manage preferences.
Examples: Facebook Pixel, Google Ads. Duration: Up to 90 days.
Preference Cookies
Remember settings you've chosen — such as your language preference or whether you've dismissed a notice. These improve convenience on return visits.
Examples: Language selection, UI preference flags. Duration: Up to 1 year.
3. Manage Your Cookie Preferences
Use the toggles below to control which optional cookies you accept. Essential cookies cannot be turned off. Your preferences are saved to this browser.
Essential Cookies
Always required — cannot be disabled
Analytics Cookies
Help us understand site usage
Marketing Cookies
Used for advertising and campaign tracking
Preference Cookies
Remember your site settings
4. How Long Cookies Last
Session Cookies
These last only as long as your browser is open. When you close the browser, session cookies are deleted automatically.
Persistent Cookies
These remain on your device for a set period — typically between 90 days and 2 years depending on the type — or until you delete them manually.
5. Managing Cookies in Your Browser
You can also control and delete cookies directly through your browser settings. Click the relevant browser below for instructions.
Google Chrome
1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu (top right).
2. Go to Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
3. Choose your preferred cookie setting or manage exceptions per site.
4. To delete existing cookies: Settings → Privacy and security → Clear browsing data.
Mozilla Firefox
1. Open Firefox and click the three-line menu (top right).
2. Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data.
3. Choose Standard, Strict, or Custom protection level.
4. Click "Clear Data" to delete existing cookies.
Apple Safari
1. On Mac: Safari → Preferences → Privacy. On iPhone/iPad: Settings → Safari → Privacy & Security.
2. Enable "Prevent Cross-Site Tracking" to limit third-party cookies.
3. To clear cookies: Safari → Clear History and Website Data.
Microsoft Edge
1. Open Edge and click the three-dot menu (top right).
2. Go to Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data.
3. Toggle "Block third-party cookies" or manage per-site settings.
4. To delete cookies: Settings → Privacy, search, and services → Clear browsing data.
On mobile browsers, cookie settings are usually found under the browser's main Settings menu → Privacy or Site Settings.
6. Your Rights and Contact
You have the right to withdraw cookie consent at any time using the preference panel above. Withdrawing consent for optional cookies won't affect essential site functionality, but may limit certain features.
For questions about cookies or data handling, contact us at:
Email: [email protected]