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What Are Cookies & Local Storage
Cookies and browser localStorage are lightweight data files stored on your device that enable websites to remember your interaction state (such as dismissed notices and accessibility preferences) across visits.
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How We Use Cookies
1. Strictly Necessary Storage
Stores your cookie consent selection and ensures you are not repeatedly interrupted with notification banners.
2. Functional Client State
Remembers active method comparison filters during your active session. Never linked to your identity.
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Storage Matrix & Retention
| Storage Key | Type | Purpose | Retention |
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| contraception_guide_cookie_consent | localStorage | Saves consent choice | 1 Year |
| contraception_newsletter_dismissed | localStorage | Remembers dismissed newsletter toast | 60 Days |
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Managing & Revoking Consent
You can modify your consent at any time by selecting "Essential Only" in our bottom-middle cookie toast banner or by clearing your browser cache.
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We guarantee that no advertising retargeting pixels (such as Meta Pixel or Google Ads tracking) are active on this guide. Your health browsing stays confidential.