Cookie policy

Technical review: 19 October 2026

SC-Analytics uses local storage to remember browsing preferences and, only when a visitor authorises it, Google Analytics cookies to measure website use.

Technology inventory

NameProviderPurposeExpected lifetime
sc_site_lang / langSC-AnalyticsWebsite language preferencePersistent until changed or deleted
sc_cookie_consent_v1SC-AnalyticsConsent preferenceUp to 180 days
_ga / _ga_3E1DK7935GGoogleSession and visitor measurementUp to 24 months

Essential and preference storage

sc_site_lang and lang remember the site language; sc_cookie_consent_v1 stores the analytics choice for up to 180 days for consent validity. These preferences are not used for advertising.

Analytics cookies requiring consent

If you opt in, Google Analytics 4 (measurement ID G-3E1DK7935G) loads. It may use _ga and _ga_3E1DK7935G, among other Google Analytics cookies, to distinguish visitors and sessions. Their usual lifetime can be up to 24 months depending on provider settings.

We measure page views, article readership, reading depth and clicks to contact, LinkedIn or bookings. These tags are not enabled before consent.

Withdraw or change consent

You can reopen preferences using the “Cookie settings” link in the footer at any time. If you withdraw consent, analytics stops and accessible analytics cookies are removed where possible.

Provider and further information

Google Analytics is provided by Google. Processing may involve international transfers covered by Google’s contractual safeguards. See the provider’s information:

Google Privacy Policy ↗