Cookie categories
| Category | Status | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Necessary | Always enabled | Stores the consent identifier and supports essential site operation. |
| Analytics | Disabled until allowed | Helps understand aggregate usage and content performance when configured. |
| Advertising | Disabled until allowed | Allows eligible ad delivery on approved content pages when ads are configured. |
Consent storage
Consent is saved with the current cookie consent version, selected categories, and an expiry date. The banner should not reappear until the saved choice expires or the CookieConsentVersion changes.
Expiry
Consent records expire after six months unless the consent version changes earlier.
Changing choices
Use Cookie choices in the footer to reopen the preference controls. Necessary cookies remain enabled; analytics and advertising can be left off or enabled separately.