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Cookie notice
Nothing beyond strictly necessary storage runs until you choose. Analytics and advertising scripts are only injected once you allow that category, and you can change your mind at any time.
Strictly necessary
These always run because the publication cannot work without them. They never carry advertising or profiling data.
| Cookie or script | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| ffreedom-consent | FFREEDOM | Stores your cookie choice and the version of this notice you agreed to. | Until cleared |
| sb-access-token / sb-refresh-token | FFREEDOM (backend) | Keeps newsroom staff signed in to the dashboard. Not set for ordinary readers. | Session / 30 days |
| Abuse-prevention token | FFREEDOM | Short-lived value used to rate-limit form submissions and block spam. | Session |
Analytics
Loaded only after you allow analytics. Used to understand which articles are read and where readers drop off.
| Cookie or script | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| _ga / _ga_* | Google Analytics | Distinguishes sessions so we can count readers and measure article performance. | Up to 24 months |
| Reading heartbeat | FFREEDOM | Records anonymous reading progress against an article using a rotating salted hash, never a stored identifier. | Not stored on your device |
Advertising
Loaded only after you allow advertising. Advertising is what keeps the publication free to read.
| Cookie or script | Provider | Purpose | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdSense / __gads / __gpi | Google AdSense | Serves advertising, limits how often you see the same ad and measures performance. | Up to 13 months |
| Campaign measurement | FFREEDOM | Counts impressions and clicks on sponsored placements so we can report to advertisers in aggregate. | Not stored on your device |
Managing cookies in your browser
Every major browser lets you block or delete cookies from its privacy settings. Blocking strictly necessary cookies may stop parts of the publication from working, including staying signed in to the newsroom dashboard.