1. What are cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device when you visit a website. Similar technologies, such as the browser's local storage, work in a comparable way. They help a site function, remember your preferences and, where you allow it, understand how pages are used. This policy is provided by Quirkrankshelf SAS, 27 Quai de Rive Neuve, 13007 Marseille, France.
2. How we use cookies
We use three categories. Essential cookies are needed for the site to work and cannot be switched off. Analytics cookies help us understand which guides are read, and are only set with your consent. Functional cookies remember choices that improve your experience, and are also only set with your consent. We do not use advertising cookies.
3. Cookies we use
| Name | Category | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| qrs_cookie_consent | Essential | Local storage entry recording your cookie choice so the banner does not reappear | Until cleared; renewed after 13 months |
| qrs_security | Essential | Helps protect the site against abusive traffic and routes requests reliably | Session |
| _qrs_analytics_id | Analytics | Distinguishes visitors with a pseudonymous identifier to measure audience | 13 months |
| _qrs_analytics_session | Analytics | Groups page views into a single visit | 30 minutes |
| qrs_pref_region | Functional | Remembers the last harbour guide you viewed | 6 months |
| qrs_pref_display | Functional | Remembers display preferences such as reduced motion settings you choose on the site | 6 months |
4. Managing your choices on this site
When you first visit, a banner lets you accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies or choose by category. You can change your mind at any time using the "Cookie settings" link in the footer of every page. Withdrawing consent does not affect processing carried out before withdrawal.
5. Browser opt-out instructions
You can also block or delete cookies through your browser settings. Note that blocking essential storage may affect how the site works.
- Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Third-party cookies or Delete browsing data. Chrome help
- Mozilla Firefox: Settings → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data. Firefox help
- Apple Safari: Settings → Privacy → Manage Website Data. Safari help
- Microsoft Edge: Settings → Privacy, search and services → Clear browsing data. Edge help
- Mobile devices: use the privacy or site-data settings of your mobile browser; on iOS these are in the device Settings app under the browser's name.
For general information about online tracking choices in Europe, see Your Online Choices.
6. More information
For details on how we handle personal data, read our Privacy Policy. Questions can be sent to [email protected].