1 Regulatory Scope and Introduction

This Cookie Policy applies to the web portal operated by Hungarian Markdex ("we", "us", or "our"), focused on tutorials, hardware-accelerated processing configurations, and media workflows for desktop utilities in the United Kingdom.

Our handling of cookies and browser-stored tokens complies strictly with the statutory provisions of the Privacy and Electronic Communications (EC Directive) Regulations 2003 (PECR), the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018), and the retained UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).

We do not place non-essential tracking technologies on your terminal equipment without obtaining prior, freely given, specific, and unambiguous consent via our affirmative opt-in consent mechanism.

2 What Are Cookies & Terminal Storage?

A cookie is a small alphanumeric text file delivered by a web server and stored in your web browser’s local cache directory when visiting an online service. On subsequent visits, your browser transmits these tokens back to the server to maintain continuity.

Along with standard HTTP cookies, we may make limited use of alternative client-side storage technologies, including:

  • Session Storage: Ephemeral variables cleared immediately upon closing your active browser tab.
  • Local Storage (HTML5): Persistent client-side key-value pairs stored without automatic expiration, used for interface preferences such as syntax highlighting or tutorial checklist progress.
  • Server Request Headers: Standard diagnostic logging records containing user-agent strings and IP addresses for cybersecurity monitoring.

3 Categories of Cookies Deployed

We classify all terminal tracking mechanisms according to their explicit technical purpose:

3.1 Strictly Necessary Cookies (Essential)

These identifiers are strictly indispensable for the technical transmission of the website, user session verification, and security controls against automated cross-site request forgery (CSRF). Under Regulation 6(4) of PECR 2003, these do not require prior affirmative consent.

Cookie Token Domain Explicit Purpose Lifespan
__cf_bm hungarian-markdex.uk Bot management and Cloudflare network layer defense against DDoS attacks. 30 minutes
cookie_consent_state hungarian-markdex.uk Stores the user’s granular opt-in/opt-out preferences across sessions. 12 months
session_guard_token hungarian-markdex.uk Ensures state stability during complex multi-part guide navigation. Session

3.2 Analytics and Performance Cookies

These cookies collect aggregated, de-identified telemetry regarding reader interaction: dwell times on video encoding troubleshooting chapters, referral paths, and bounce rates. These are only activated after explicit consent.

Cookie Token Domain Explicit Purpose Lifespan
_ga_analytics .hungarian-markdex.uk Aggregated pageview counts and technical conversion metrics with anonymised IP. 24 months
_gid .hungarian-markdex.uk Distinguishes unique anonymous sessions over a 24-hour cycle. 24 hours

3.3 Functional and Workflow Preference Cookies

Functional cookies remember your individual setup choices, such as selected video container format filters (MP4, MKV, FLAC), high-contrast code snippet views, and embedded reader layouts.

Cookie Token Domain Explicit Purpose Lifespan
pref_media_format hungarian-markdex.uk Stores the user's default audio/video codec selection for interactive guides. 6 months
ui_density hungarian-markdex.uk Preserves compact or expanded layout formatting across handbook sections. 30 days

3.4 Marketing & Cross-Platform Targeting Cookies

These technologies track visit history across technical partner domains to evaluate the effectiveness of external educational references and sponsored handbook distributions.

Cookie Token Domain Explicit Purpose Lifespan
_partner_attr .hungarian-markdex.uk Measures inbound referral origin from approved desktop software review platforms. 90 days

4 Legal Basis for Processing

In accordance with Regulation 6 of PECR 2003 and Article 6(1)(a) of the UK GDPR, the deployment of non-essential cookies (Analytics, Functional Preferences, and Marketing) is strictly conditioned upon your affirmative consent.

For Strictly Necessary Cookies, the legal basis is Article 6(1)(f) of the UK GDPR (Legitimate Interests) in ensuring the operational stability, network safety, and load balancing of our digital infrastructure.

Consent may be revoked at any time without negative consequence to the accessibility of our baseline tutorials, including Windows Installation and Setup and Batch Processing and Queues.

5 How to Manage and Revoke Consent

You maintain continuous autonomy over your cookie profile. You can invoke our built-in configuration modal at any time using the direct control button below:

Browser-Level Controls

Most modern web browsers allow you to manage cookie parameters globally or per individual domain. To adjust settings directly within your browser, consult the official guidance provided by your browser vendor:

  • Google Chrome: Settings > Privacy & Security > Third-party cookies
  • Mozilla Firefox: Settings > Privacy & Security > Enhanced Tracking Protection
  • Apple Safari: Preferences > Privacy > Prevent cross-site tracking
  • Microsoft Edge: Settings > Cookies and site permissions > Manage and delete cookies

6 Third-Party Processors and International Transfers

Where cookies originate from external service providers (e.g., CDN caching nodes, video embedding players for instructional demonstrations), personal data such as truncated IP addresses may be transmitted outside the UK.

All such transfers are safeguarded under the UK International Data Transfer Addendum (IDTA) or standard contractual clauses (SCCs) to ensure equivalent protection standards under UK data protection law.

7 Updates to This Policy and Contact Information

Hungarian Markdex reserves the right to modify this Cookie Policy to reflect technical changes in handbook operations or evolving regulatory directives from the UK Information Commissioner's Office (ICO). Material changes will be accompanied by an updated banner timestamp.

For technical inquiries, data subject access requests, or cookie concerns, contact our Data Privacy Officer:

Organisation: Hungarian Markdex
Registered Address: 148 Great Portland Street, London W1W 6PH
Email Contact: hungarian-markdex@outlook.com
Direct Line: +44 20 7946 0834

You also have the right to lodge a formal complaint with the UK supervisory authority: Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire SK9 5AF (ico.org.uk).

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