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Cookies Used on This Website
| CATEGORY | COOKIE(S) | PURPOSE | DURATION | CONSENT REQUIRED? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly necessary | Cookie-consent preference cookie | Remembers your cookie choice so we do not ask on every visit | 12 months | No - exempt under Art. 5(3) ePrivacy |
| Analytics (Google Analytics 4) | _ga | Distinguishes unique website users | 13 months | Yes |
| Analytics (Google Analytics 4) | _ga_[container-id] | Persists GA4 session state | 13 months | Yes |
| Third-party (on referral only) | Set by Cal / WhatsApp when you follow those links | Managed entirely by the external provider | Per provider’s own policy | Governed by that provider |
Legal basis: strictly necessary cookies are set under Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR and the ePrivacy exemption for cookies essential to a service you have explicitly requested. Google Analytics cookies are set only after you actively accept them via the cookie banner, under Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR (consent).
Managing Your Consent
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More Information
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