What are cookies and local storage?
Cookies are small text files that a website you visit saves in your browser. Local storage (localStorage) and session storage (sessionStorage) are areas in the browser that hold data for similar purposes and are not automatically sent to the server.
Storage we use
All of the keys below begin with the prefix “sg:”, are kept only in your browser and are not sent to our server:
| Key | Type | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
sg:cart:v1 | localStorage | The products in your cart | Until you delete it |
sg:favorites:v1 | localStorage | Products and listings you have added to your favourites | Until you delete it |
sg:compare:v1 | localStorage | Comparison list (up to 3 products) | Until you delete it |
sg:user:v1 | localStorage | Demo account session and demo profile details | Until you sign out |
sg:auth-return:v1 | localStorage | The page to return to after signing in | Until sign-in is complete |
sg:valuations:v1 | localStorage | Your demo valuation requests | Until you delete it |
sg:valuation-draft:v1 | localStorage | Draft of your unfinished valuation form | Until you submit or delete it |
sg:my-listings:v1 | localStorage | Your demo pre-owned listings | Until you delete it |
sg:sell-draft:v1 | localStorage | Draft of your unfinished “sell / trade-in” form | Until you submit or delete it |
sg:appointments:v1 | localStorage | Your demo service appointments | Until you delete it |
sg:service-demo:v1 | localStorage | Current stage of the repair tracking demo | Until you delete it |
sg:checkout:v1 | sessionStorage | Draft details from the checkout steps (card details are never stored) | Until the tab is closed |
sg:coupon:v1 | sessionStorage | The discount code you applied | Until the tab is closed |
sg:last-order:v1 | sessionStorage | Summary of your last demo order (for the confirmation page) | Until the tab is closed |
sg:search:recent | localStorage | Your recent on-site searches (only a few entries) | Until you delete it |
sg:tr:v1:* | sessionStorage | Cache of listing translations | Until the tab is closed |
When the bot protection of our hosting infrastructure is active, a strictly necessary security cookie named __cf_bm may be set for a short time (about 30 minutes) to identify malicious traffic.
Third-party content
YouTube videos and Google Maps load only when you click. Once loaded, these services may use their own cookies; for details, see the policies of the respective provider.
Legal basis
The storage we use is strictly necessary to provide the service you request (e.g. the cart) and is processed under KVKK Art. 5(2)(c) and 5(2)(f). If we start using a cookie that is not strictly necessary, we will ask for your explicit consent first.
Manage your preferences
You can delete cookies and site data at any time in your browser settings. With the button below, you can delete all Storm Garage data on this device (cart, favourites, demo account, appointments, valuations, listings and form drafts) in one go.