Cookie Policy

1. What This Document Covers This policy explains how this website uses cookies and similar storage technologies. The term "cookie" in this policy refers to HTTP cookies, but also to localStorage, sessionStorage, and any other technology used to store information on your device or in your browser. This includes first-party and third-party storage. This policy covers all storage set when you visit https://benbiaopattern.com, whether set directly by the site or by third parties whose code runs on the site. 2. The Honest Headline This website sets no cookies at all. Instead, it uses exactly two items stored in your browser's localStorage. Both are essential to the site's operation. Neither is sent to any third party. Neither is used for tracking or analytics. You are not being tracked across the web by this site. There are no advertising pixels, no analytics pixels, no tag managers, and no embedded content from social networks, analytics providers, video hosts, or advertising networks. 3. Storage Items on This Site Below is a complete list of every item of storage set on your device when you visit this site. Item one: Interface language preference. This is stored as a first-party localStorage entry. Its purpose is to remember which language you selected in the site interface on your previous visits, so that you see the site in that language when you return. It is categorised as strictly necessary. It remains on your device indefinitely until you clear your browser storage. It is never sent to the server, never shared with any third party, and never used for any purpose other than displaying the site in your chosen language. Item two: Cookie consent record. This is stored as a first-party localStorage entry. Its purpose is to remember which categories of storage you consented to when you were shown the consent banner, so that the site respects your choice when you return. It is categorised as strictly necessary. It remains on your device indefinitely until you clear your browser storage. It is never sent to the server, never shared with any third party, and never used for any purpose other than recording your preference about consent categories. Both of these items are set by code running on the site itself. Neither is set by any third party. Neither is sent anywhere. Neither contains any personal information. Neither is used for tracking, analytics, advertising, or marketing. 4. Consent Categories The consent banner on this site offers two categories of storage. You must understand what each means. Strictly necessary storage. This category includes storage that is essential to the functioning of the site itself, to your security, or to compliance with legal requirements. Storage in this category cannot be disabled. The two localStorage items described above both fall into this category because they are needed for the site to work as intended and to respect your choices. No personal information is stored in this category beyond what is necessary for these functions. Strictly necessary storage does not require your consent under the EU ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in the UK) or similar laws, because it is exempt. Analytics storage. This category includes storage used to understand how visitors use the site, such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Mouseflow, Clarity, or similar tracking tools. This category is OFF by default on this site. Currently, no analytics tool is installed on this site, so consenting to this category has no immediate effect. However, this option is presented honestly so that if an analytics tool is installed in the future, you will have already made a choice, and the site will respect that choice. If you have consented to analytics storage and an analytics tool is later installed, that tool will collect data about your visit, such as the pages you viewed, how long you spent on each page, where you clicked, and information about your device and browser. That data would be used to help the site owner understand visitor behaviour and improve the site. If you have not consented to analytics storage, no such collection will occur. You may change your choice at any time using the cookie settings link in the footer of the site. 5. Third-Party Cookies and Storage This site does not set any third-party cookies or storage. This means no third party has permission to set storage on your device when you visit this site. Notably, the site does not include or embed any of the following, which are common sources of third-party storage: Google Analytics or any other analytics tool. Google Ads or any other advertising network or pixel. Google Tag Manager or any other tag manager. YouTube embedded players or any other embedded video host. Google Maps or any other embedded mapping service. Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or any other social media plug-in or widget. Intercom, Zendesk, or any other chat or messaging widget. Any content delivery network (CDN) that would collect data about you. Any form processor other than the site's own server. If you see storage items on your device that appear to come from this site but are listed above, please contact the site owner immediately at the email address given at the end of this policy. 6. Legal Basis for Storage Strictly necessary storage does not require consent. Under the EU ePrivacy Directive (as implemented in the ePrivacy Regulations in the UK and EU member states), storage that is essential for a service explicitly requested by the user is exempt from the requirement to obtain prior consent. The two localStorage items on this site meet this exemption because they are necessary for the site to work. Any storage that does not fall within the strictly necessary category may be set only on the basis of your explicit consent. You give this consent by choosing a category in the consent banner. You may withdraw consent at any time by returning to the cookie settings. This legal basis applies within the EU and the UK. If you are visiting from elsewhere, the storage set by this site does not constitute personal data processing that would trigger additional regulatory obligations, because no tracking, analytics, or personal data collection occurs. 7. How to Change Your Choice You may change your choice about which storage categories you consent to at any time. To do so, visit the cookie settings link in the footer of this website. Click that link, and you will see the consent banner again. Adjust your choices as you wish and click the button to save. Your choice will be remembered in the localStorage item described above. This change takes effect immediately. Withdrawing consent means you are asking the site to stop using storage in that category. For strictly necessary storage, this is not possible, because that storage is essential to the site's function. For analytics storage, withdrawal means that any future analytics collection will not occur, but analytics that has already been collected by a third party cannot be deleted by the site owner. You may also clear all storage on this site by clearing your browser storage. Instructions for doing so are given below. 8. How to Control Storage in Your Browser You have full control over storage on your device. All browser storage can be deleted or restricted using controls in your web browser. To delete localStorage storage: Open your browser's settings. Look for a section related to privacy, history, or site data. Find the option to clear browsing data, clear site data, or delete cookies. Select the option to delete localStorage or site data. You may also be given the option to delete data from a specific site; if so, you can enter the domain of this site to delete only the storage set by this site. Confirm the deletion. To disable localStorage storage: In your browser settings, look for privacy and security settings. Find the section that controls cookies and site data. You may be given the option to block or disable localStorage. Be aware that disabling localStorage may break features on many websites, including this one. This is generally not recommended. To use private or incognito browsing mode: Most browsers offer a private or incognito mode. When you browse in this mode, storage is not preserved after you close the browser window. You may use this mode when visiting this site if you prefer not to store any data locally. Different browsers use different menu structures and names for these features. If you need help, consult the help documentation for your specific browser, or search online for the name of your browser together with the phrase how to delete cookies. 9. Changes to This Policy and Contact The site owner may update this policy from time to time to reflect changes to the site's use of storage, to clarify the policy, or to comply with law. If a material change is made, the effective date will be updated. You are responsible for reviewing this policy periodically to understand the current practices. This policy applies only to storage set by https://benbiaopattern.com. It does not cover storage or tracking that may be set by third-party websites you visit, or by your internet service provider, or by other parties outside the site owner's control. If you have questions about this policy, about the storage items set by this site, or about your choices, please contact the site owner at info@benbiaopattern.com. Ben Biao Patterns LLC will respond to your enquiry within a reasonable time. Effective date: 6 September 2026 Contact: info@benbiaopattern.com