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What cookies this site uses and how you can manage them.
What cookies are
Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit a website. They help pages function and, with consent, help us understand how the site is used.
How we use cookies
ForestBase Toolkit uses essential cookies (or equivalent local storage) required for basic operation such as remembering your cookie preference, and analytics cookies only if you Accept on the banner. Rejecting analytics does not block browsing, forms, or content.
Your choice is stored in localStorage under the key forestbase_toolkit_cookie_consent.
Cookies table
| Name | Purpose | Duration | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|
| forestbase_toolkit_cookie_consent | Stores Accept or Reject preference for non-essential cookies | Until cleared by you | ForestBase Toolkit (localStorage) |
| _ga | Distinguishes visitors for aggregate analytics (only if accepted) | Up to 2 years | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
| ga* | Maintains analytics session state (only if accepted) | Up to 2 years | Google Analytics (if enabled) |
Essential preference storage is first-party. Analytics cookies, when enabled after Accept, are provided by the analytics vendor listed above. If analytics are not active on a given deployment, those rows simply do not set.
Managing and disabling cookies
Use the Accept or Reject buttons on our banner when it appears. You can also clear site data in your browser settings, which removes the stored preference and may show the banner again. Browser controls can block cookies entirely; essential site features that rely on local preference storage may then re-prompt you.
Third-party cookies
Analytics providers may set their own cookies if you have accepted analytics. Their policies apply in addition to this notice. See also our privacy notice.
Impact of disabling
Rejecting or blocking analytics cookies means we receive less information about aggregate visits. The website, comparison offer pages, and contact form remain available.