Consent & Privacy
Last Updated: October 24, 2025
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| Category | Purpose | Consent Mode Signal | Default State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strictly Necessary | Core security, routing, consent persistence | security_storage | Granted |
| Functionality | Local reading options, typography state | functionality_storage | Granted |
| Analytics | Aggregated traffic volumes, popular essays | analytics_storage | Denied |
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