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Cookie Policy

This cookie policy explains the purpose of cookies on the website, what categories are used, how long they remain active, and how users can manage consent choices.

2 Cookie categories used
Yes Consent choice available
Short TTL Preference can be refreshed

Focus Areas

Essential cookies Some storage may be required for basic site operation, navigation behavior, and user interface preferences such as cookie choices.
Optional analytics Analytics cookies should only be activated when a visitor accepts them.
User control Visitors can accept, decline, or clear cookies through the banner and browser settings.

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Cookie Policy

How cookies and similar technologies are used on the ministry website, including essential site functions and optional analytics.

Section 1

Essential cookies

Essential cookies or local storage may be used to remember cookie-consent choices and basic interface behavior needed to keep the site functional.

  • Cookie preference status
  • Basic site behavior and compatibility support
  • Security-related operational handling where required

Section 2

Analytics cookies

If analytics are configured, they should only load after the visitor accepts optional cookies. These are used to understand broad traffic patterns rather than individual case handling.

  • Aggregate page-usage measurement
  • Performance and content-usage trends
  • Optional activation only after consent

Section 3

Expiry and management

Cookie preferences should expire after a reasonable period and can be changed by clearing browser storage or making a new choice when prompted again.

  • Time-based expiry for cookie preference state
  • Manual clearing through browser controls
  • Re-consent when preference expires or is removed

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Can I refuse analytics cookies?

Yes. Optional analytics should remain disabled unless you accept them.

Will declining cookies stop the site from working?

No. The public information areas should continue to work with only essential functionality active.

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