Last Updated: February 25, 2026
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We use Google Consent Mode v2 (advanced model) to manage your privacy choices. Performance and marketing cookies are disabled by default. Your browser will only store non-essential cookies once you click 'Accept All' or enable them in the 'Cookie Settings' panel. Essential cookies required for security and core website functions remain enabled by default.
| Cookie Category | Purpose | Consent Signal | Default State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core security and cookie consent management | security_storage, functionality_storage | Granted |
| Performance & Analytics | Monitors website traffic and page performance | analytics_storage | Denied |
| Advertising & Personalization | Tailors relevant ads and limits repetitive views | ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization | Denied |
| Cookie Name | Type | Provider | Description | Retention Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent | First-party | Aethelgard | Stores your cookie consent preferences | 1 year |
| _ga, _ga_* | Third-party | Google Analytics | Analyzes website traffic and visitor behavior | 2 years |
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