North Summit
Cookie Transparency

Cookie Policy

Last Updated: November 28, 2024

1. What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files placed on your computer or device when you browse websites. They help websites remember your preferences, keep forms secure, and analyze web traffic.

2. How We Use Cookies

At North Summit, we use cookies to ensure core website functions work correctly, analyze traffic to improve our production blog, and occasionally deliver custom video advertisements. We always seek your consent before activating non-essential cookies, in accordance with the POPI Act.

3. Google Consent Mode v2 Categories

The table below outlines our cookie classifications and how they relate to Google Consent Mode:

CategoryPurposeConsent SignalsDefault Status
Strictly NecessarySecurity, language selection, and session storage.security_storage, functionality_storageGranted
AnalyticsUnderstanding user interaction with blog posts and pages.analytics_storageDenied
AdvertisingRe-engaging visitors with visual promos after they leave our site.ad_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalizationDenied

4. Concrete Cookies We Set

Cookie NameProviderClassificationDuration
cookieConsentGivenFirst-partyNecessary (saves user choice)365 Days
_gaGoogle AnalyticsAnalytics (with consent only)2 Years
_gcl_auGoogle AdsAdvertising (with consent only)3 Months

5. Managing Consent

You can adjust your cookie settings at any time by clicking “Cookie Settings” in the footer. If you reject non-essential cookies, we will immediately disable Google Analytics and tracking scripts, continuing to run only essential functional processes.

6. Contact Information

For questions or requests, contact our web master at:

Email: [email protected]