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Cookie Policy

Which cookies this site uses, what they do, how long they last, and how to change your choice. Short by design — we use as few as possible.

Last updated: 22 April 2026

What cookies are

Cookies are small text files stored by your browser when you visit a website. They are used to remember preferences, measure traffic, or (on other sites) track you across the web. We use them sparingly.

Cookies used on this site

Strictly necessary

These keep your cookie preference itself. They don't require your consent, because without them the banner couldn't remember your choice.

NameProviderPurposeDuration
sl_consent_v1smartlabs.beStores your cookie consent decision (accepted / rejected).Persistent (localStorage, kept until cleared)
Analytics (only if you accept)

Set by Google Analytics 4 to measure aggregate, anonymised site usage. None of these are set until you click "Accept" in the banner. IP addresses are anonymised and no ad-personalisation signals are sent.

NameProviderPurposeDuration
_gaGoogle AnalyticsDistinguishes unique visitors (pseudonymous client ID).2 years
_ga_V93WS3H0JHGoogle AnalyticsPersists session state for the GA4 property.2 years

Third parties

Google Analytics is provided by Google Ireland Limited (EU) and Google LLC (US). See Google's privacy policy.

Form submissions are handled by Formspree, Inc. (US). They do not set cookies on this site. See Formspree's privacy policy.

Changing your choice

Your current choice is stored in your browser. You can re-open the banner and change it any time:

You can also clear cookies and site data at any time through your browser settings. If you do, the banner will appear again on your next visit.

More detail

See our privacy policy for the full picture: what data we collect, why, how long we keep it, and your rights under the GDPR.