Civic Space Media

Cookie Policy

This site uses as few cookies as possible. There are no advertising cookies, tracking pixels or social media tracking scripts.

Cookies used

CookieWhat it does
csmsid
Strictly necessary
Session identifier, required for form security (CSRF protection). Deleted when the browser closes.
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Lets Google Analytics distinguish visitors. Stored for 2 years.
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Google Analytics session state. Stored for 2 years.

Your cookie choice is also stored in your browser's local storage under the key csm_consent. That is not a cookie and is never sent to our server; it exists so the banner does not reappear on every page. The choice is valid for six months, after which you are asked once more.

Why the necessary cookie is not subject to consent

Without csmsid the contact form cannot work securely: the cookie carries the security token proving the submission came from you. It contains nothing that identifies you and is never used for advertising.

Statistics cookies

  • The measurement tool is not loaded at all until you consent. Without consent, not a single request reaches Google.
  • IP anonymisation is on.
  • Advertising and personalisation signals are off (Consent Mode v2, all four signals denied by default).
  • Google Signals is off.
  • Data is deleted after 14 months.

Embedded content

Some pages may contain a YouTube video or a map. These do not load until you click. YouTube videos open through youtube-nocookie.com.

Changing your choice

Use the "Cookie preferences" link at the bottom of the page to reopen the banner and change your decision.

Last updated: 25 August 2026