2. Cookie Categories

Necessary

Purpose: Securely deliver pages, protect forms, manage sessions, prevent abuse, and remember cookie choices.
When used: Always active because the site cannot function reliably without them.
Typical duration: Session-based or persistent; duration varies by feature.

Analytics and Performance

Purpose: Measure visits, traffic sources, page views, clicks, scrolling, searches, device data, and site performance.
When used: Only after the visitor's choice when consent is required or when the banner is configured to require it.
Typical duration: Often from a session up to two years; provider settings may vary.

Functional and Embedded Content

Purpose: Support optional maps, videos, scheduling, chat, social media, or other connected features.
When used: Only when the feature is installed or used and subject to any required consent.
Typical duration: Set by the provider and varies by feature.

Advertising and Targeting

Purpose: Measure campaigns or personalize advertising across services.
When used: Not enabled unless separately identified in the banner and activated with any required consent.
Typical duration: Set by the provider and disclosed when enabled.