Last updated: 2026-04-21
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Cookie Inventory
| Name | Provider | Purpose | Duration | Type | Set When |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
_ga | Distinguishes unique users by assigning a randomly generated number as a client identifier | 2 years | Analytics | Consent granted | |
_ga_<container-id> | Used to persist session state across page requests | 2 years | Analytics | Consent granted | |
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