Cookie Policy
HeaderShield sets no cookies of its own. Nothing beyond what is strictly necessary is stored before you agree to it: Google Analytics runs under Google Consent Mode v2 with every storage type denied by default, so until you accept it writes nothing to your device.
What is stored
| Name | Type | Purpose | Retention |
|---|---|---|---|
| cookie-consent-v1 | Necessary | Remembers your choice on the banner so we do not ask again. It is browser local storage, not a cookie sent to the server | Until you clear your browser data |
| _ga, _gid | Statistics | Google Analytics 4: distinguishes visits to produce aggregate statistics. Written only if you consent | _ga 2 years, _gid 24 hours |
Changing your mind
Accept or refuse when the banner appears, and change or withdraw that choice at any time via Cookie preferences in the footer. Refusing costs you nothing: every feature works either way.
Who receives the data
The statistics cookie sends data to Google Analytics. The full list of vendors that process data on our behalf, and where each one does it, is in the privacy policy.