Template · COOKIE POLICY

Cookie policy · EU/EEA baseline

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# Cookie Policy

**Last reviewed:** {{last_reviewed}}

This page lists every cookie, localStorage entry, and third-party tracker on {{site_domain}}.

## What is a cookie?
A small text file stored by your browser. We treat localStorage, sessionStorage, IndexedDB, and any other terminal-equipment access as equivalent for purposes of this policy.

## Cookie categories

### 1. Strictly necessary (always active)
| Name | Purpose | Domain | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| {{session_cookie_name}} | Authentication | {{site_domain}} | Session |
| `cookie_consent` | Stores your consent choice | {{site_domain}} | 6 months |
| `csrf_token` | Cross-site request forgery prevention | {{site_domain}} | Session |

These cookies are essential for the site to function. We do not need consent under ePrivacy Art 5(3) for them.

### 2. Analytics (consent required)
| Name | Purpose | Domain | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `_ga` | Distinguishes users | {{site_domain}} | 13 months | Google Analytics 4 |
| `_ga_<container>` | Session state | {{site_domain}} | 13 months | Google Analytics 4 |

### 3. Marketing / advertising (consent required)
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### 4. Personalization (consent required)
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## Managing your preferences
- Use the [Cookie settings](#cookie-settings) link in our footer to change your choices anytime.
- Browser-level: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge all allow per-site cookie blocking.
- Opt out of Google Analytics: install the Google Analytics opt-out add-on or delete the `_ga` cookie.

## Third-party opt-outs
- Google Ads: https://adssettings.google.com
- Meta (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/settings?tab=ads
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/psettings/advertising
- Network Advertising Initiative: https://optout.networkadvertising.org

## Updates
We will update this list when we add or remove trackers. The "Last reviewed" date reflects the most recent change.

## Contact
For questions about cookies: {{privacy_email}}.

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